A Toronto-based mechanic has apparently been fired from his role at Mr. Lube after putting a request on Twitter for someone to deliver marijuana to him at his place of work.
Amy Schabacker Dufrane announced as new HRCI Executive Director
WASHINGTON — The HR Certification Institute (HRCI) has appointed Amy Schabacker Dufrane, Ed.D., SPHR, CAE, as its executive director. A senior executive with more than 20 years of experience, Dufrane has served as interim executive director at HRCI since December 2012. Her appointment was effective Friday, Aug. 2. “HRCI is pleased to have Amy Dufrane — a certified […]
Hiring ahead of time
Startup companies are no different than mature companies – their success is contingent on finding good talent. When a startup company is ready to hire, they usually need the new resources on an ASAP basis, but it is critical that they do not compromise on the quality of talent they hire, as the adverse […]
Unpaid Internships – a view from Toronto
I should preface this by stating that I have spoken to many recent graduates (mostly in Human Resources) and the feeling is very consistent. Most feel that it would be best if they could find a paying job that would also offer them the experience they seek. However, given the competition and availability of entry level positions, there is a general feeling that “you have to do what you can” to get experience. This includes working 5 days a week, all day, without pay.
Renting behaviors
Sometimes a slight change in perspective can produce an astonishing clarity of vision…even with age-old problems. Successful businesses depend upon hiring successful employees.
Best practices in working with recruiting firms
This article provides best practice tips on how to work with recruiting firms and may be useful if your organization uses a recruiting firm to find new employees. Many of these points may also apply to an internal recruiter within your organization.
Note: Recruiting firms, staffing agencies, placement agencies and headhunters are all considered equivalent for purposes of this article.
The hidden job market: Tips, traps and tactics for job seekers
There is a high probability that many job seekers have heard the following phrase at some point during their search: ‘90% of jobs are not advertised’. However, based on current trends and an article by The Wall Street Journal (January 9, 2013), this number is estimated to be closer to 50%. Still, this would mean that half of all available positions are not advertised anywhere. This article gives some tips on how to tap into the hidden job market.