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Cannabis Recruitment Canada: How to Attract Top Talent

With the legalization of recreational cannabis just around the corner, cannabis recruitment in Canada is exploding! Currently, there are over 700 postings for job opportunities in the cannabis industry. With a variety of positions in high demand (pun intended), cannabis employers face tough competition for top talent. How will your company stand out amongst the weeds to attract and engage top talent in the competitive cannabis market?

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Employee Onboarding: Setting New Employees Up for Success

Think back to your first day at your current job. There were a million thoughts running through your head. Maybe you had butterflies in your stomach, anxious to make a good first impression. Most likely, you felt excited and curious. And you were probably hoping you made the right decision and would finally feel like you found the company that you belong with. But at some point in time, that eagerness and enthusiasm turn to dread and apprehension. Why do most new employees, even the most ambitious ones, seem to quietly slip through the cracks of some organizations after only a few months? Because their employee onboarding experience lacked the necessary ingredients.
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Have You Heard? BC Introduces Employer Health Tax

British Columbia is introducing a new Employer Health Tax. It was announced earlier this year that the provincial government is scrapping Medical Service Plan (MSP) premiums for British Columbians as of January 1st, 2020. This means financial savings of hundreds each year for individuals and families. It also means that businesses can scratch MSP administration off their to do list.

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Make Your Job Ad Human: 5 Easy Tips To Engage Job Seekers

What are you doing to stand out in a sea of black and white, Times New Roman job ads?

Ten days. On average, top candidates are only “on the market” for ten days. It’s more critical than ever to stand out and attract people early in their job search. Your job ad is your first chance to paint a clear picture about an opportunity with your organization. Make a great impression and engage job seekers by getting creative and telling a story.

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Working at Envol: Caitlin’s Top 3 Takeaways

My internship has flown by. Seriously, it’s been a wild ride. We often talk about how fast things move here at Envol but it’s hard to encapsulate that without living it. Starting my internship working at Envol was pedal to the metal, immediately. Within the first day, I was involved in an Envol workshop for recruiting and employer branding. Within my first week, I was actively working on talent acquisition. As you can imagine, after only three short months here at Envol, it’s a bittersweet goodbye. Picking my top 3 takeaways will be hard but as always, your girl is up for the challenge!

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Evolving From Company Values to Company Experience: Q&A with Eric Termuende of NoW Innovations

It seems these days that everyone is talking about employee engagement’s red-hot cousin – the company experience. Creating a compelling employee experience is quickly becoming one of the most vital aspects of a business. But what exactly is it?

We recently spoke with Eric Termuende about the need for effective interactions and touch points, and their direct implications on a company’s success. Eric Termuende is the co-founder of NoW Innovations, and his goal is to remove the negative connotation associated with work. Whether it’s consulting businesses on how to ‘rethink work’, writing, or public speaking, Eric is well-educated in the role HR and operational practices play in maintaining a successful company.
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