Instagram is a great tool for recruiting and employer branding, especially in business to consumer businesses. Many companies in tourism and hospitality are a great example.
Read More »5 Tourism & Hospitality Employer Brands that are Rocking Instagram
The cannabis industry is a hot topic in business right now. In Canada, nearly 700 job openings need to be filled in the cannabis sector alone. From agronomists to data collection to manufacturing, employers in the cannabis sector need to find talent for unprecedented positions in a candidate-driven market – and it won’t be easy. In order to be more effective in these hiring processes, it’s helpful to consider exactly what’s attracting people to careers in cannabis, and what’s scaring them away.
We are proud to share that Envol was featured in the Government of British Columbia’s 2018 Small Business Profile Report! Click here for direct access to our feature.
Did you know that British Columbia is home to more than 490,000 small businesses employing over one million people in 2017? British Columbia leads the country with growth in small businesses and small business employment.
The report provides more important insight into the current state of small business in British Columbia. Check out the press release by the Government of British Columbia to learn more, and to access the 2018 Small Business Profile Report.Read More »2018 Small Business Profile Report Featuring Envol
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?
Read More »Cannabis Recruitment Canada: How to Attract Top Talent
Cannabis is coming.
You already know. You might even already be freaking out.
The legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada is official effective October 17, 2018. Many organizations are anxious about the implications this will have in their workplace. Don’t worry, we have you covered.Read More »Cannabis Legalization for Employers: A Self-Help Guide
I don’t have a mentor.
For a long time, I thought this was a bad thing – that perhaps I was doing something wrong by not having a mentor.
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.
Read More »Employee Onboarding: Setting New Employees Up for Success
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
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!
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.
Read More »Evolving From Company Values to Company Experience: Q&A with Eric Termuende of NoW Innovations