Salary negotiation can be a stressful exercise. Many job seekers fear they’ll look greedy, damage relationships, or even lose the offer if they make a mistake during negotiations. But the truth is, negotiation is expected….
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…
Salary negotiations can be intimidating, but it doesn’t mean you should avoid them. However, most do. According to research, 54% of professionals didn’t negotiate their most recent salary. Were you one of them? If so,…
We are now starting to see some of the effects the pandemic is having on the post-pandemic workforce, women in particular. Reports from the US have found that the gender gap has widened year over…
Are you getting paid what you think you’re worth? Salary is a common reason for people to switch jobs. And, it’s something that is top of mind for candidates during the job interview process. The…
We all want to make more money. Employers want to feel valued and they are getting paid fairly for their work. But wanting more money and being able to justify a higher salary are different…
Our Toronto recruiters talk about salary quite a bit with employers and candidates, mostly in the context of salary negotiation. Many candidates are comfortable with the idea of negotiating their salary when they start a…
Getting a promotion should be a great moment for employees. But what if it was only a promotion? No raise to go along with it. For many, this kind of sours the moment. Promotions and…
One of the top reasons companies fail to recruit top talent is compensation. You get what you pay for. This is just as true in recruiting as it is in any other industry. And no,…
