Reference checks for skilled tradespeople
Our last entry on reference checks delved into best practices when hiring for management roles.…
5 years ago
skilled trades
Journeyman vs Journeyperson
We recently had a question on our Facebook page on why a client was using…
6 years ago
Getting People Interested in the Trades
One of the best ways to get more women interested in the trades is having…
6 years ago
Unskilled Workers: What Does it Cost?
We have all worked with people who didn't have the skills to do the job…
6 years ago
What Can We Do to Hire More Tradeswomen?
Back in 2015 when Prime Minister Trudeau announced his plan to create a gender-equal cabinet…
6 years ago
Can We Learn From the Wage Gap?
Pay transparency has always been a dividing issue between employers and employees, but does it…
7 years ago
Why in the World Did I Get an HR Degree?
With icons of industry like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerburg, and Muriel Siebert (the founder of…
7 years ago
Remembrance Day is not over
"Remembrance Day Victoria" by Mark Teasdale is licensed under CC by 2.0 November 11, 2017,…
7 years ago
A Career in Heavy Duty Mechanics
Heavy Duty Mechanics, also known as Heavy Equipment Technicians, are responsible for the repair, maintenance,…
7 years ago
Make it a Law: Trades and Military Careers Should be Taught in Schools
With 1.8 Million youth in Canada not working, are schools failing to help kids get…
7 years ago