For many, burnout has been stigmatized. This has left more than half of Canada’s workforce battling burnout and its adverse effects silently and alone. Today, we will discuss tools you can mobilize to combat burnout and promote recovery!
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!
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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!
Learn how to cultivate skills for navigating tough conversations and how your personal approach and style impacts how you show up in these conversations.
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!
Having tough conversations is just that – tough! This blog equips you with the tips you need as a leader to navigate those tricky conversations with confidence.
ATS stands for Applicant Tracking System. It’s a type of software that helps organizations with streamlining recruitment activities.
If you’re a recruiter, you probably know all about Applicant Tracking Systems. But as a business owner, this may be a new terrain. Consider investing in an ATS, if you’re in a business that is:
We have some good reasons why you should.Read More »Reasons to Invest in an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
If you think that remote communication boils down to Zoom, Slack, and Email – think again!
Reminiscing on friendly office interactions isn’t uncommon. We miss being able to connect with each other in person and sometimes Zoom happy hours just doesn’t cut it.
Luckily, the shift to remote work has brought out some amazing new communication tools that support all kinds of remote-friendly interactions. Although it’s no replacement for the real thing, we think they’re pretty fun, and adding some extra personality to your communication.
Today, we want to talk about job motivation. It’s been almost a year since most of us transitioned to remote work, and in research conducted by PWC, 59% of Canadian employees are working remotely now. While there are many benefits to working remotely, it may feel hard to stay motivated.
If you’re struggling with staying motivated while working remotely, here are a few tips to help:
Although it’s been almost an entire year since working from home became the new normal, you might still be figuring out how to develop productive habits.
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