Make the Mental Health of Employees Central to Your Recruitment Strategy Work stress is no joke, and it’s on the minds of today’s job seekers. In fact, 1 in 3 candidates stated in Monster’s State of the Candidate survey that their jobs were having a negative impact on their mental health and wellness. Understanding these stressors and supporting the mental health of employees will go a […]
The gig economy in 2021: New strategies for recruiting temporary workers The gig economy has been buzzed about for some time, and after a year with a pandemic and economic unrest, more employers and workers have seemed to embrace temporary and contract workers than ever before – giving new life, and perhaps a new definition to the meaning of “gig work.” But how do you go […]
10 tips for salary negotiation with a candidate With a market full of talented candidates, interviews—and making good offers—is the key to making sure you’ve got the best people at your company. The right compensation package can help you recruit (and keep!) talent for the long haul, but there are a lot of moving parts. Here are 10 tips for salary negotiation with […]
Job description examples, tips and best practices When you go to post a job, it can feel like high school essay time all over again. There’s the blank page, staring you down. Where do you start? You definitely want to find great job description examples to follow, but to write a captivating job ad, you’ll need a few more tricks and techniques […]
How job boards help you find candidates Hiring the right person can make or break your business, and you’ve got to use every tool at your disposal if you want to find the right fit—including job boards. Your goal is to bring on talented professionals today who will stick by your business tomorrow, and that’s a tricky and trying task in any […]
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 […]
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 […]
