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…
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…
In the past few years, there’s been a shift to allowing more wage transparency within companies. The more employees keep themselves informed on the market rates, the more power they have when it comes to wage negotiations. Know your worth…
By now I’m sure we’re all familiar with the term “cost of living”. Usually, it’s used in the phrase, “the cost of living in Toronto/Vancouver/Edmonton/King’s Landing is too high”. I don’t just mean that coffee shops these days are selling…
One of the first things we ask when considering a new job is, “What does it pay?”. We want to know if the wages being offered are good, average, or just plain awful compared to what others in your field…
If you’re an employer in Canada, it should be no surprise to you that we are currently in a robust job market. As such, it’s always a good idea to make sure the compensation you’re offering is comparable to other…