How to Boost Morale Amidst Economic Uncertainty and Layoff Fears

How to Boost Morale Amidst Economic Uncertainty and Layoff Fears

April 4th, 2023

Are your employees feeling a little uneasy during these uncertain times? Many people are. As software recruiters, we’ve seen just how impactful layoffs have been. Morale is a key issue with many organizations, especially in…

5 Simple Ways to Make Your Workplace More Flexible Post-COVID

5 Simple Ways to Make Your Workplace More Flexible Post-COVID

February 8th, 2022

The pandemic created a unique set of challenges businesses have never faced before. Shutdowns, lockdowns, CERB payments, staffing issues, social distancing, working from home, close contacts, and many other factors have made their mark on…

Should You Hire a “Chief Cultural Officer” to Improve Employee Retention?

Should You Hire a “Chief Cultural Officer” to Improve Employee Retention?

December 28th, 2021

The ability to retain your best employees is one of your best hiring advantages. It not only reduces the need to continuously hire people, it stops the revolving door. But it also says a lot…

Playing Favourites? 3 Ways Nepotism and Cronyism Can Turn Into a Problem

Playing Favourites? 3 Ways Nepotism and Cronyism Can Turn Into a Problem

April 6th, 2021

There are a lot of ways nepotism affects a workplace. But it is not always a bad thing. There can be some positive effects. There is certainly a difference when you look at, for example,…

10 Signs of Ageism in the Workplace

10 Signs of Ageism in the Workplace

March 30th, 2021

Age discrimination is a real concern for mature professionals and job seekers. Most older professionals will be discriminated against because of their age at one point or another in their career. Ageism is not only…

What Can We Expect From the Post-Pandemic Workplace?

What Can We Expect From the Post-Pandemic Workplace?

December 22nd, 2020

There is light at the end of the tunnel. With vaccines starting to be administered across the country, we can start to look ahead to the post-pandemic workplace. What this will look like will depend…

Is Now the Time for a 4-Day Work Week?

Is Now the Time for a 4-Day Work Week?

September 25th, 2020

Is it finally time for employers to adapt to the 4-day work week? The current situation with coronavirus, remote work, social distancing, virtual schooling, child care, and many other factors make it a very appealing…

6 Ideas to Make Your Workplace More Inclusive

6 Ideas to Make Your Workplace More Inclusive

June 20th, 2019

When it comes to the finance industry, there is a lot of work to be done to make the workplace more inclusive. Whether your organization is just starting to explore how to make your company…

Cool Office Perks Don’t Matter Anymore – Good Workplace Culture Is Top Priority

Cool Office Perks Don’t Matter Anymore – Good Workplace Culture Is Top Priority

August 2nd, 2018

By Bruce Powell, Founder & Executive Recruiter There was a time when working for companies that offered cool office perks, like Google and Facebook, was highly attractive to top talent. For some, it still is….