Low-risk recruitment strategies and the unemployed For years there’s been an accepted notion that hiring Passive Job Seekers beats taking on applicants who are jobless. But in today’s economy of widespread redundancy, does this belief still hold water?
Strategic tips for hiring seasonal employees Attracting limited-engagement personnel takes creativity as with any hiring situation. Here are a few ideas to keep in mind for this type of recruitment.
Remote onboarding: Best practices to welcome new hires virtually As Provinces and municipalities across Canada move into various reopening stages, many companies are choosing to let employees telecommute for the foreseeable future. As a result, many businesses are looking to remote onboarding to bring their new hires into the fold. It’s a challenge. Virtual onboarding with email and video conferencing doesn’t have the same […]
Be a diversity and inclusion workplace champion Attracting top talent and running a business that resonates with a wide audience requires a shift in diversity and championing an inclusive company culture. Diversity and inclusion (D&I) practices make workplaces better, and there are simple things that any company can do to appeal to diverse candidates. There are not only proven tangible business benefits to bringing together […]
The ultimate guide to hiring new grads A new crop of motivated grads is now finally finished school and ready to take on the career world. They’re looking to graduate to a great new job, and your job is to captivate the best and the brightest—that’s if you want to succeed and grow your business. But if you’re not differentiating yourself from […]
Reopening after COVID-19: Companies need a smart game plan In the wake of the pandemic, businesses need a smart game plan to reopen, and survive and thrive. That goes beyond incorporating general government health rules and guidelines—sure they’re a must-do, but they only set the minimum requirements. Each company’s reopening will likely look different. There’s no one-size-fits-all strategy. “It is the responsibility of each company […]
How to use video interviews to screen candidates Just when you had mastered face-to-face job interviews, along came COVID-19. Almost overnight the virus changed basic hiring procedures. As a result, remote interviewing is the new norm. Fortunately, vetting potential staff via phone, email and video had already been on the rise, particularly in the initial screening process. Now that via video conferencing and […]
4 keys to unbiased recruiting Have you done a quick inclusion audit lately? On the recruiting side, your sourcing and hiring should be close as possible to bias-free. That may not require resorting to blind recruitment – removing personally identifiable info from job applications. But it might. Being inclusive also involves accessibility, adhering to human rights standards, and hiring more […]
How companies should respond to the novel COVID-19 What to do when it might be dangerous to have your employees at work The world is in the midst of what could be one of the most significant pandemics of the century. At the very least, a disease epidemic, unlike anything the world has seen in over a decade. And it’s hitting people hard […]
Best practices to get more online job applicants Way too many off-target applicants reply to your online job ads. Or barely anyone responds, and you’re pulling your hair out. Also, there’s a spate of drop-offs partway through applying.
