The minimum wage has gone up in Ontario. Starting October 1, 2025, the Ontario government increased the minimum wage from $17.20 to $17.60. The wage increase is mandatory, and all employers must comply with these…
Recruitment agencies in Toronto like IQ PARTNERS work with the top companies across all industries. The best employers in the country change over time. Each year, Forbes releases its list of Canada’s Best Employers. It is a…
We all want to work for a great employer. However, knowing if the employer is a great one to work for can be challenging to identify until you work for them. People often take a…
Wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements officially became illegal in Canada on June 23, 2023. It was part of the amendments to the Competition Act and the Government of Canada’s Budget Implementation Act, 2022 (Bill C-19). Did you…
Women continue to face a gender gap in the workplace. They still face many obstacles that make it more challenging for them to reach their full potential. They are generally paid less and have fewer…
There has been a lot of talk about the impact of companies mandating employees to return to the office full-time. Many have speculated that companies that took a hardline may run into pushback from employees….
Can you believe summer is almost over? Was it just us or did this summer blaze by this year? It was definitely a busy one for our HR recruiters. There continues to be a lot…
Did you know that more than half of employees are not engaged (quiet quitting) and about half of candidates intend to leave their current role when they find the right role? Also, the majority of…
Our tech recruiters see it every year. A new year and companies adjust their recruiting strategies. The tech industry has been hit particularly hard with layoffs to start in 2023. Even though January is typically…
