News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
What is it like to work at your organization? This is one of the top questions job candidates ask during the hiring process. Building your employer brand has become a crucial part of positioning yourself as an employer of choice and ultimately attracting top talent. According to the Society for Human Resource Management, an employer […]
As Canada’s tech economy continues to grow, the ability for companies to hire and retain quality tech talent locally is becoming increasingly difficult. With the introduction of Canada’s Global Talent Stream in 2017, the process has become much more streamlined. Where it could easily have taken up to three months to process a visa in […]
Companies with their finger on the pulse are aware that chatbots and conversational AI are set to make a big splash over the next few years. According to a recent survey, 87% of CEOs are currently looking to expand their AI workforce. And with good reason: chatbots lower costs, streamline client interactions, improve the customer […]
AI is the latest trend in the recruitment industry. AI tools such as parsing software, ATS, chatbots help in reducing manual process & saves time.
Our brains, when tasked with mental imagery and visualization, can create a powerful tool for us in a number of different facets. I have used this technique when working with hockey officials in order to enhance their on ice performance or to address some performance issues that they may have encountered. I have also used […]
Many employers are so daring to advertise for entry-level jobs yet demand for decades of experience. The question is, how do you get that job when the only experience you have is a degree? When you’re fresh out of college, embarking on a job search may feel intimidating. However, remember that everyone begins somewhere. With […]
Today’s job market is the most competitive its been in a generation, and finding employees has become increasingly challenging for companies. If you’re struggling to attract top candidates, you’re not alone. The war for talent is raging! While you may feel like you’re doing everything you can, it’s important to take a step back and […]
If it seems like it’s becoming more difficult to find and hire the right people for your small business, you’re not alone. Gaps in the hiring process can cause job seekers to abandon their applications, lose interest in the position, or vanish entirely during the hiring process (“ghosting”), leaving you wondering where you went wrong. […]
With Baby Boomers (people born from 1946 to 1964) retiring at a quick pace, it is safe to say that Millennials (the generation born from 1980 to 1994) will be the majority of the workforce in the upcoming years. And with a generational shift, some changes are inevitable. Millennials’ needs are quite different. They are more prone […]
Transitioning with an Agile Framework It is an exciting and challenging time to be working in HR. At no time since its founding as a professional discipline has it been more essential for HR practitioners to rethink the way we operate. Nor have we ever been better situated to meaningfully contribute to the success of […]