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Performance Reviews – The Good, The Bad, and What’s Next
04 Aug

Performance Reviews – The Good, The Bad, and What’s Next

by Devan Graham in Employee Engagement , HR Trends 0 comments

There’s been a lot of talk lately about big name companies ditching their performance reviews and saying goodbye to the traditional performance review format. While I can see why organizations are frustrated with the process, the focus of this conversation has often been on why reviews are being left behind and not enough discussion yet on…

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Oh No.. Not Another Millennials Article
21 Jul

Oh No.. Not Another Millennials Article

by Jaysa Toet in Recruitment 0 comments

Millennials have been a trending topic for LinkedIn articles, conference presentations, organization strategy sessions, and business conversations. My newsfeeds are constantly filled with Millennial articles and to be honest I’m kind of done with it. (Okay yes I’m writing this blog to weigh in with my thoughts, but after this I’m seriously done!)  I am…

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Candidate Communication
13 Jul

Candidate Communication

by Rachel Poppe Weessies in Recruitment 0 comments

I have been in your shoes; I understand how frustrating it is when you put hours into creating a resume and cover letter, interviewing with the company and getting excited about the role, only to hear NOTHING in response. On the other hand, as an HR professional who does a great deal of recruiting, I’ve…

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Are Regular Team Meetings Worth It?
07 Jul

Are Regular Team Meetings Worth It?

by Jane Helbrecht in Leadership 0 comments

People complain about the volume of meetings they attend… a lot. Is adding a weekly or monthly team meeting worth it? If you don’t think so, I’m guessing you’ve had a bad experience with a regular team meeting or feel that you and your team are too busy to add something else to your schedules. …

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Maximize Your Experience as a Sponsor at Student Events
28 Jun

Maximize Your Experience as a Sponsor at Student Events

by Jaysa Toet in Recruitment 0 comments

Sponsoring a student group, co-op program, or career centre event is a fantastic opportunity to engage with up-and-coming professionals and enhance your company brand or employer profile with a key demographic. There are many types of events allowing for plenty of opportunities to select something relevant to your goals, organization, and budget. Here are some…

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“What are your earnings expectations?”
15 Jun

“What are your earnings expectations?”

by Rachel Poppe Weessies in Recruitment 0 comments

“What are your earnings expectations” …*awkward silence*… This interview question is uncomfortable for many candidates. You don’t want to put yourself in a poor position when it comes to negotiation later on in the process, but you don’t want to price yourself too high and put yourself out of the running. What are interviewers looking…

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7 Top Tips for Writing a Job Posting that Doesn’t Suck
08 Jun

7 Top Tips for Writing a Job Posting that Doesn’t Suck

by Jaysa Toet in Recruitment 0 comments

Drafting a compelling job posting is one of the first and most important parts of the recruitment process. A job posting is posted internally/externally and provided to candidates but it can also be considered the “first line of defense” for bringing in the right people and filtering out the wrong. Getting the right people into…

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Investigations – Not a DIY Activity
31 May

Investigations – Not a DIY Activity

by Devan Graham in HR Trends 0 comments

I am not crafty.  I don’t spend my spare time scrapbooking or baking homemade jams, although I do enjoy consuming the latter!  But every once in a while I get the urge to create something, to tackle a creative project.  In the end it usually turns out okay, but not always great, as my forays…

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Planned Happenstance
24 May

Planned Happenstance

by Jaysa Toet in Recruitment 0 comments

Have you ever looked back and realized you were in right place at the right time because of a specific decision and something good came of it? Think about that situation and the strategy or end goal involved with your choice.  There are times in your career where one intentionally planned event or decision can…

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Are You Sure You Want a Lower Turnover Rate?
20 May

Are You Sure You Want a Lower Turnover Rate?

by Brad Lutz in Leadership , Recruitment 0 comments

It is not uncommon to hear an HR Professional talk about Turnover and how they have a quarterly or annual goal to reduce the turnover rate in their organization. Does HR really have control over this metric?  I have found myself asking questions (silently, but sometimes out loud) that imply that HR truly doesn’t have…

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