This is one of the recommendations made by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) to stem recurring labour needs. In a recent study, the organization also reverses some myths concerning the temporary foreign worker (TFW) program.
What will 2015 look like for the recruitment industry? A review of the trends that will mark the mid-decade.
Resume experts, recruiters are able to classify at the speed of light resumes into “yes” and “no” piles. So how can you go even faster and read between the lines to find out more about a candidate?
Asking auntie Suzie if she would like to take care of your business’ accountability or giving work to your brother in need can be tempting. However, while integrating family members into your company contains its advantages, it is also source of pitfalls.
In recent years, instead of using consultants to deal with business problems, a new approach involving peers rather than external resources has been recommended: professional co-development.
Between 300,000 and 350,000 Canadian expats live in Silicon Valley. Today, a few Canadian start-ups seek to lure them back to the country by offering them executive roles.
Canadian employees are often emotionally attached to their work, most often in a positive way. Yet this does not guarantee employee loyalty since nearly 40% of them would be willing to leave their current employer for a job which would change their life.
A review of hirings and layoffs for November 2014.
For a number of Canadian workers, 2015 will ring in new job prospects. These were the findings of a recent survey of the global workforce by the KGWI for Kelly Services. The study was conducted with 230,000 respondents from across America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, 12,000 of whom are in Canada.
What do we know about the psychological differences between generations at work? The Hudson talent solutions company looked into this issue in its recent study: "The Great Generational Shift: Why The Differences Between Generations Will Reshape Your Workplace." While Baby Boomers are shown to be decision makers, Generation X appears to be more ambitious and Generation Y more able to inspire than compel...
Where do we stand with regard to global gender equality? The ninth edition of The Global Gender Gap Report, produced by the World Economic Forum, shows that while there has been a marked improvement in the areas of health and education, economic and political participation are lagging behind.
It’s quite common to think of job searches as a candidates responsibility to successfully make a good impression through their resume and cover letter. What if recruiters were also subject to certain criteria in order to convince the cream of the crop to join their ranks? Here is crucial information to be included in any job offer so as to attract a maximum number of competent candidates.