Supporting Ukrainians Coming to Canada
The world is facing one of the largest humanitarian crises this century, with over 4 million Ukrainians fleeing war, and many Canadian companies are looking to hire Ukrainians for their teams as our way of helping out. Recruiting Ukrainians right…
Which Careers do Americans Want?
Which careers do we close our eyes and dream about? Well, it looks like when most Americans opened their eyes, the majority decided to Google search how to become a Real Estate Agent or a Notary. Really? That is what…
Top Negotiating Tips for Hiring Managers and Recruiters
When the job market is hot, negotiating power needs to be in the hands of one person and this should be the person making the job offer. The days of waiting for the President/General Manager/VP to approve or deny the…
Thoughts on Signing Bonuses in 2022
Why do companies throw money at people who haven't even started working yet? As the world begins to step out of the restrictions and challenges we’ve faced due to a global pandemic, we are met with new ones. Acquiring skilled…
A Look at Sick Leave Policies in Canada and the US
This year more than any other, the topic of sick leave has become very popular and is continuing to gain attention. I have recently brought up this subject in my social media igniting a lot of debate, and want to…
Can you speed up your hiring time?
Could your company complete the hiring process in a week? 24 hours? 1 Hour? What about 15 minutes? If your organization needed to hire quickly, could they do it? It's really eye-opening talking with CEO's/Founders who are worried about being…
Ageism in the Workplace
Last week I posted about the consequences one of our competitors faced for practising ageism on my LinkedIn. It resulted in several comments from folks all over the world who have either experienced or witnessed ageism in the workplace. For…
Hard-Hit Aviation Industry Ripe for the Picking
We are big fans of aviation and the professionals who ensure people and goods can move around the country and overseas quickly. It was also one of the hardest-hit industries in 2020 and 2021. As travel restrictions were put in…
A War For Talent Not Seen Since The Great War
World War I sparked a huge downturn in economies. Multiple countries had unspeakable losses, such as France, with casualties from some of the fiercest battles ever seen resulting in over 1.6 million citizens. The effects of these losses on individuals,…