Great Place to Work 2014 sets an international ranking of companies where it’s good to work. It lists the organizations that offer the best conditions to their employees. Close-up view on the classification of Canadian companies.
Canadian companies have been too slow in adopting digital technologies. The consequence: according to the Internet Association, the country’s competitiveness in this field is being questioned and they are urging the Canadian government and companies to respond.
A few months after its launch in Europe, the French site Jobboard Finder is now available on this side of the Atlantic. Boasting to be “the biggest online job board encyclopaedia,” it allows recruiters to select the best platforms to reach candidates.
While the government has made recognition of foreign credentials one of its priorities, newcomers must face "major obstacles" in order to find a job. This is the case even if their skills are officially recognized.
The energy sector dominates again this year in current and projected salary increases. This is according to the 2014-2015 Canadian Compensation Planning Survey including responses from almost 700 employers. Alberta and Saskatchewan reported the highest increases...
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn... Some businesses use innovative methods of recruitment, such as the American company Zappos, which encourages candidates to network with the company’s current employees via social media sites. But is it effective?
Two surveys conducted by Towers Watson reveal that businesses struggle to attract and retain employees, especially top performers and high-potential employees. The main issues are that companies do not meet candidates’ and employees’ needs for job security, nor is there confidence in senior leadership.
In a new study from the OECD titled “Shifting Gear: Policy Challenges for the Next 50 Years”, we learn that ageing of the population, the decline in immigration and climate change are likely to slow the rate of global growth.
Environmental initiatives, impact on the local community, treatment of employees, supply chain management, etc. Based on various indicators, Sustainalytics, a global agency for research and analysis of sustainable development, has just published the ranking of the 50 best-performing companies on social responsibility in Canada.
The phenomenon of job sharing is a solution that provides flexibility to employees wishing to spend more time with their families... It even improves employee retention. An overview.
Beginning at the end of May, Workopolis is offering a new service called Scout to facilitate the work of recruitment and relieve personnel departments from the stress inherent in selecting candidates.
Hackathons are increasingly popular, notably for recruiting the sharp young minds in the information technology industry. But how does one organize a hackaton that will yield results?