Hiring and Layoffs – November 2016
After muscles and the brain, it would seem qualities of the heart are more and more sought after by employers, and not only for occupations requiring empathy, such as nursing. We are moving towards a human economy, according to an article in the Harvard Business Review.
With skills mapping, it is necessary to first distinguish between two types of competencies, each of which requires different treatment.
Contrary to common belief, time spent commuting to or from work is a positive experience for a majority of Canadians. According to a study published by the Toronto advertising agency Bensimon Byrne, 77% of commuters even report being in a better mood after their daily commute. 15.4 million Canadians travel to and from work […]
Gone are job fairs. Now, webinars allow companies to reach potential candidates in the comfort of their homes, and in real time. The practice is still uncommon, but some companies are successfully using webinars to attract and recruit talent. We shine the spotlight on an unconventional recruitment method.
Why should your workspace design be a priority for HR professionals?
It only takes up between two and three pages yet its appearance is constantly changing. Here are some tips from human resources professionals on updating your CV. 1. Should the CV be ordered chronologically or by competency? Matthieu Degenève, founder of l’Oeil du recruteur, answers, “With standard CVs, I prefer a mixed formula with information […]
In the beginning, job aggregators (called job search engine at that time) were either sued for stealing content (Keljob.com vs. Cadremploi in 2001) or bought out to avoid their potential disruptive effect on the market of well-established players (Monster buying FlipDog in 2001 after it ranked #5 in less than a year). A while later, […]
A review of the companies that have hired and laid off employees in October, 2016.
Finding a job requires knowing how to properly communicate your message. People are trained for it. Have you ever thought of paying someone to write your resume? Here are your options.
The ‘creative’ employee is often the cornerstone of a company, particularly in the marketing and video game industries. How to attract, recruit and retain this highly sought after talent? We talk with Pierre-Luc Labbée, recruiter at Framestore in Montreal.
Enough about millennials! There are many advantages to having older workers and, in turn, more experience in one’s organization. An HR manager and organizational consultant talks about the strengths of employing older workers.
