Recruiting

What Not to Say: 5 Common Onboarding Pitfalls

by Envol Strategies
October 18, 2019June 7, 2023

Attracting and hiring the right people to join your team is challenging, but finding that star candidate is such a relief! The hard work is over now, right?

Unfortunately not. Proper training and support during a new employee’s transition into your organization is critical to their success – and it takes work. Despite our best efforts, if an onboarding program lacks structure and consistency the ball can be dropped without us even knowing it. Read More »What Not to Say: 5 Common Onboarding Pitfalls

Recruitment Challenges Facing Professional Service Firms

by Brianna Blaney
October 11, 2019June 6, 2023

Last year, the need for new business was top priority for professional service firms. This year, a shortage of top talent to service that business is the main concern. From small businesses to global companies, leaders at professional services firms are facing real challenges when it comes to recruiting and retaining the best the market has to offer. Read More »Recruitment Challenges Facing Professional Service Firms

Why a Veteran Could Be Your Best Next Hire

by Envol Strategies
November 10, 2018June 6, 2023

Organizations are looking for people who are dedicated, committed, trustworthy and loyal. Look no further than our nation’s veterans!

A recent report from the Veterans Transition Advisory Council found that earnings for former military personnel declined by 42%. Former soldiers are frustrated that they aren’t able to find work that utilizes their skills.

Celebrating Small Business Week in Canada

by Brianna Blaney
October 15, 2018June 6, 2023

Happy Small Business Week Canada! This week, be sure to celebrate your story. With over 300 events across the country, Small Business Week has been celebrating entrepreneurship across Canada for almost 40 years. This week is about recognizing the significant impact your team makes on your business, and your business makes on the economy.

Cannabis Recruitment Canada: How to Attract Top Talent

by Brianna Blaney
October 11, 2018June 6, 2023

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?

Employee Onboarding: Setting New Employees Up for Success

by Brianna Blaney
September 26, 2018June 6, 2023

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

by Brianna Blaney
September 13, 2018March 19, 2025

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… Read More »Make Your Job Ad Human: 5 Easy Tips To Engage Job Seekers

Interview Best Practices: How to Improve the Candidate Experience

by Brianna Blaney
July 26, 2018June 6, 2023

Though it may seem like a straightforward process, navigating an interview (whether it’s by phone or in-person) can be daunting for someone who has never done it before. Even for a seasoned interviewer, there are subtleties that can elevate your interview from ‘meh’ to ‘marvellous’! Let us show you some of tricks and tips to implementing interview best practices.

5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Candidate Experience

by Brianna Blaney
December 12, 2017June 6, 2023

On November 22, 2017, we hosted our second Future Perfect event, Humanizing the Candidate Experience. We created the Future Perfect event series with the goal of gathering People and Culture Leaders from a cross-section of industries to collaborate and share insight on issues that impact organizations.

Golden Unicorn: 6 Steps to Building an Effective Employee Recognition Program

by Brianna Blaney
November 10, 2017June 6, 2023

Catch people doing things right more often than you catch people doing things wrong. – Elena Romero

Early in my career I had the pleasure of working closely with Elena Romero, a fantastic people leader who is one of my key mentors. Elena’s advice has stuck with me, and is the foundation of my philosophy around employee recognition: simplicity, consistency, and authenticity.