Employers, wake up!
Great people are always in demand no matter what the economy is doing and I'm always surprised to see so many employers who are asleep at the wheel. Talented people are always busy. Even if things are slow at work…
Be careful how you word job postings on Facebook!
For weeks, many of our jobs were being unapproved by Facebook, with only the error message “Does not comply with Facebook’s Job Policies”. After some digging, one keen-eyed team member noticed we were still using “Journeyman” in many of our…
Mining companies currently hiring
While some mines are closing down, there are still many opportunities for skilled workers in the mining industry. Heavy Duty Mechanics, engineers, foremen, data scientists, and drivers are just a few of the roles I’ve seen posted online. Now, these…
Best Health & Safety practices when working from home
When you work in an office environment, it can get tempting to breeze through your health and safety meetings, especially if your surroundings rarely change. The hallways are still clear, the exit signs still lit, the fire escape is still…
No printer? No problem. 3 resources to help with your virtual job hunt
- By Cara Kauhane The first day of grade nine social studies class, my teacher explained that he would only accept our essays if they were typed and printed. He asked everyone with a home computer and printer to stand…
In-Person Interviews with Covid-19
Our essential service clients are still interviewing people in person now that appropriate health and safety measures have been implemented. From handwashing stations and N95 masks to even checking temperatures before each shift, there is a wide range of measures…
Every Manager should have their Top 10
What priorities should a manager have? Safety, Productivity, Profitability or the Top 10 list? I would argue that the Top 10 list is the most important priority that every manager should have. What in the world is this list? It’s…
Succession Planning is more important than ever
Succession planning is always an important part of the Management and HR process. In 2020, it may be our most important priority next to the safety of employees and cash flow. As employees adjust to new personal priorities and the…
Are you ready for your virtual interview?
It seems we’ve written endlessly on how to prepare for interviews and interview etiquette (and to be honest, will probably continue to do so. Every so often I hear of something new and surprising and I have to update my…
Why Temporary and Contract Workers are needed now more than ever
With the stress everyone is facing and the illness that arises, we are seeing more and more sick days being taken by employees. With the average number of sick days increasing half a day every year to 10.3 days taken…