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How to Improve Your Candidate Experience in a Competitive Talent Market

by Rebecca Holt
March 24, 2022June 6, 2023

There is no doubt that the job market landscape has become increasingly competitive for employers. Companies need to get creative and offer enticing compensation and benefits to be considered as an employer of choice. But it shouldn’t stop there!

The cornerstone of competition within today’s tight recruitment market is the candidate experience. Now more than ever, those looking for jobs have the power to choose what kind of company they want to work for. This even includes how they want to feel coming into work every day and the environment and people they surround themselves with! Providing this stellar candidate experience is key to ensuring your organization not only attracts the right people but retains them when it matters!

The Labour Shortage: Impacts on Canadian Businesses in 2022 and How to Reduce Them

by Erica Mallette
March 7, 2022June 6, 2023

A labour shortage in recent years, heightened by the Covid-19 pandemic but fuelled by an aging workforce and changes in the job market, is impacting businesses across the country.

Currently, there are more than 870,000 vacant jobs in Canada, and over one third of Canadian businesses have faced the impacts of labour shortages. Read More »The Labour Shortage: Impacts on Canadian Businesses in 2022 and How to Reduce Them

Encouraging Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a Hybrid Work Environment

by Erica Mallette
February 16, 2022June 6, 2023

The vast majority of workplaces adopted a remote work structure during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since then, many have chosen to transition to a hybrid work environment. Hybrid work allows for increased flexibility – some employees may choose to work in the office while others prefer to work from home. A hybrid workplace can be productive and beneficial, but can also present unique challenges.

Hybrid work risks creating a sense of divide between in-office employees and remote employees; an “in crowd” and an “out crowd”. Those who choose to (or can) work in person in their office can be seen to have an advantage over remote employees, as they experience more face-to-face interactions with their leaders and other colleagues. Read More »Encouraging Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a Hybrid Work Environment

How to Use Social Media to Attract Top Talent

by Erica Mallette
January 31, 2022June 6, 2023

Are you harnessing the power of social media to attract top talent to your team? If you aren’t yet, there are some good reasons as to why you might want to consider it!

Social media is a powerful tool that has the potential to reach a large audience, including those in your industry looking for work. Among many other benefits that social media has, it’s also a great way to market your company as a wonderful place to work, which in turn, can attract the right people to join your team. A true “win-win”!Read More »How to Use Social Media to Attract Top Talent

How to Stay Productive While Working from Home

by Erica Mallette
January 20, 2022June 6, 2023

With the COVID-19 pandemic nearing a full 2 years since its onset, many of us have become used to the “work from home” (WFH) remote work lifestyle. Flexible hours, no commute, and perhaps even the opportunity to work from your bed! But the WFH lifestyle isn’t always as glamorous as it seems. The luxury of having a more flexible work life can become a missed opportunity when time isn’t used productively.

Don’t sweat, though – we’re here to help. Today, we’ll be going over some useful tips on how to stay productive while living that #WFH lifestyle, as well as how to stay motivated and organized!

Facilitating Workplace Boundaries

by Jessica Liu
November 23, 2021June 6, 2023

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s become more difficult to set boundaries at work. What used to be a clear line between work and personal life has now been blurred by the work-from-home environment that many people find themselves in. Now, as remote workers, the morning commute to the office becomes a shuffle to your desk in the next room, and one more email at the end of the day ends up delaying dinner time.

Though remote work allows for greater flexibility in your schedule, and saves you commuting time, many workers struggle to disconnect after work hours.

In this post, we’ll discuss some ways to help create clear boundaries for work versus home life and provide several tips to stay productive and navigate your workplace… minus the burn-out!

Active Listening in the Workplace

by Harper Watson
October 26, 2021June 6, 2023

We’re sure you’ve heard of the term “active listening”, but do you know how to effectively use it in conversations? It’s actually really easy! Today, we’re here to share some helpful tips for active listening as well as how active listening is beneficial in the workplace.
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Performative Action: How to Take Real Action on Social Issues

by Jessica Kangappaden
August 11, 2021June 6, 2023

Over recent years, social activism appears to be increasingly normalized. However, 2020 was a historic year for social activism. Millions across the world joined together to fight for equality, justice, and reparations. Those included in the millions of people were many companies and organizations who expressed their solidarity on social media platforms and their websites. As companies announced where they stand on particular issues, they either took action, lacked the resources to implement action, or simply advertised their involvement to increase their social capital. The latter is defined as performative activism.

Countless employers may pledge to take a more active stance on inclusion efforts in recent years, however, it is more than likely for those promises to fizzle out. This blog addresses the meaning of performative activism as well as the why’s and how to take real action to contribute to real change.

Mental Health & Wellness: Initiatives Employers Can Implement

by Bianca So
May 7, 2021June 6, 2023

Awareness of mental health & wellness in the workforce has increased greatly in recent years.

A recent study done by the Boston University School of Medicine revealed that “27.8% of U.S. adults had depression symptoms as of mid-April 2020, compared to 8.5% before the COVID-19 pandemic”. These numbers are alarming, and the effects of this have certainly trickled their way into the workforce, affecting workplace performance for organizations.

More than ever, employers are recognizing the importance of keeping employees happy and healthy, and acknowledging how much of a role it plays in employee performance. Employers are also recognizing that Mental Health & Wellness goes beyond just talking about it. If you’re unsure of how you can support your employees, here are a few tangible initiatives you can take – keep reading!

Allyship in the Workplace: Begin Where You Are

by Emily Seggie
April 9, 2021June 6, 2023

Today, we want to talk about allyship in the workplace. Unsure of what it means to be an ally? In this post, we talk about what allyship means, actionable ways to become a better ally to your colleagues, and how allyship & diversity benefit workplaces everywhere.