Hiring - Envol

Succession Planning for Small Businesses: Plan Ahead to Get Ahead

by Emily Cornett-Ching
October 18, 2018June 6, 2023

A shared concern in the back of the mind of many small to medium business owners is – Who is going to take over when I retire?

According to a 2013 Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses survey, 75% of Canadian business owners will exit their business by 2022. That’s only 3 more years. Let that sink in. For business owners who haven’t put much thought into succession planning, the continuity of their hard built business is at stake.

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, 2018June 6, 2023

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.

5 Ways to Attract Top Talent for Your Position

by Brianna Blaney
June 27, 2018June 6, 2023

Receiving hundreds of applications for your job doesn’t mean you will be successful in attracting top talent for your position. You know this. In fact, you’re probably living this.

How can you find the balance between the right quantity and the right quality of candidates? Hiring is time consuming and expensive – especially if you hire the wrong people. Especially in today’s market, with fierce competition for top talent. With Canada’s unemployment rate at 5.8%, it’s more difficult than ever for employers to attract and retain talent for their companies – much less top talent.

How are you positioning yourself as a competitor in the talent market?

Developing an Interview Process to Identify Top Talent: Q&A with Jessica Dolkhanian from Urban Barn

by Brianna Blaney
April 26, 2018June 6, 2023

With British Columbia’s unemployment rate currently at the lowest in recent history, finding top talent has become increasingly challenging. During hiring, the interview process can be a daunting task – especially with talent at a premium. How long is too long? How many stages are really necessary?

Meet the Envol Team: Erin James

by Brianna Blaney
July 11, 2017June 6, 2023

Next up, our Meet the Team spotlight shines on our one and only, Senior Graphic Designer, Erin James. Ever wonder where our incredible visual job ads or the great graphics on our Instagram come from? She’s our girl! All things design aside, Erin has a unique set of skills and we can’t wait for you to read all about them:

Meet the Envol Team: Brianna Blaney

by Brianna Blaney
June 5, 2017June 6, 2023

At Envol, we’re all about the people. Our team is quirky, fun, and all around talented. It would be a crime for us not to brag a little, so join us for our Meet the Envol Team blog series where we introduce the stars behind the screen!

First up we have Brianna Blaney, our Founder and Managing Partner. Or as we like to call her: People-Person Brianna! She’s the glue of our team and is easily one of the most colourful people you’ll ever meet, so we sat her down to get the inside scoop on all things Brianna.

Future Perfect: The Impact of Storytelling in the Workplace

by Brianna Blaney
April 7, 2017June 6, 2023

On April 3, 2017, we hosted the first edition of our Future Perfect event series with “The Impact of Storytelling on the Future Workplace”. Future Perfect was created 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.