The Candian Talent Management Summit is just a few weeks away and, as part of the build up, we got the chance to interview Interview one of the event’s speakers, Dawn Farahani. Dawn is People Services Project Manager, North America, at Colliers International. Editor: Dawn congratulations on your recent recognition for the award of 2015 […]
Understanding The Correlation Between Engagement and Happiness
Wouldn’t it be great to get consistent feedback from big numbers of employees without the useful hassles associated with distributing and managing company surveys? HappyOrNot’s solution is filling this void. The company provides kiosks and backend analytics which allows organizations to easily listen to their employees every day. By placing HappyOrNot terminals in high-traffic areas […]
Interview Like a Pro: Get Hired for Your Dream Job
Congratulations! You nailed the phone interview and were invited to attend an in-person interview to meet with the hiring manager. Anxiousness is a normal feeling prior to an interview and the only way to quell that feeling is through thorough preparation. In this segment, I will cover some key areas to guide you in putting […]
What Talent Acquisition Can Learn from Sports
I’m not saying you should hire unqualified people, I’m saying there is a way to redefine what qualified means.
The 7 Most Common Non-Technical Startup Interview Questions
“If you could only ask one question during an interview, what would it be?”
Is HR in Denial?
I think HR is in denial. Denial about what, you may ask? Denial about why new hires fail and why they are struggling to attract talent.
Rethinking Recruitment
One of the hottest topics at SXSWedu has been how to prepare students for the workplace. Or, in the case of one panel I went to, how to prepare employers for the next generation of students. In a panel called “Diplomas Optional: Jobs of the New Century,” employment experts from LinkedIn, the Markle Foundation, and […]
10 Mistakes When Firing Employees
Before you contact that employee to present the termination notice, ensure to have all things in place.
Poaching: Is It Just Business or Vengeance?
In the recruiting world, its typical for a recruiter to reach out to a client’s competitors to try and steal away their employees.
6 Powerful Reasons Young Professionals Should Volunteer
The benefits of volunteering flow in both directions; not only can you help others, but you will gain valuable skills that will assist you throughout your career.