Canada's oil, gas and mining industry is shedding tens of thousands of workers while Canadian manufacturers report that “finding the people they need is among their most pressing business challenges.” Commodities prices have fallen 25% over the last 12 months…
Getting an interview is tough. Most resumes are ignored; and when yours does get a little attention from a recruiter, you’re up against dozens—if not hundreds—of other job seekers, many of whom are lying to increase their chances of getting…
This morning Statistics Canada released their monthly job numbers and the results are pretty disappointing for British Columbia with a jump in the unemployment rate to 6% up from 5.8%. The biggest loss was full time jobs with almost 15,000…
Every year billions of dollars are earned by Canadians working on the road — in temporary, camp, or permanent jobs — in provinces where they do not keep a residence. Anecdotal reports have always said that the Atlantic provinces, with…
Determining what to pay employees is one of a business's most important and difficult decisions. We can look at several sources of external wage data, in addition to the anecdotal method of asking candidates or employees. Alternatively we can base…
Red Seal’s Contract and Temporary Employee solutions are here to help you cover: Maintenance Shut downs / Turnarounds Seasonal Increases Fixed term projects Upgrades Sick and Maternity leaves Emergencies Unforeseen demand Promotions Temp -to-perm tryouts Long vacations Long term sickness…
Being prepared for interviews will boost your confidence so you can effectively demonstrate to the employer what motivates you, what your strengths are, and what your personality is like. If you are getting the interview, then it means that, on paper, you…
When it comes to retaining interview and recruiting notes, how long is long enough? The answer depends on where you are located and which industry you work in. Licensed recruitment agencies are required to keep records for two years under…
Canada has one of the highest rates of employment for women with children in the world. The participation rate of nearly 70% gives Canada economic advantages that other countries would love to have. Studies have shown that increasing women's participation…
The BC Government announced a new policy today requiring prime contractors for construction projects funded by the BC Government to employ apprentices. This policy, while not a law, applies to new infrastructure projects where $15 Million of public money is…