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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Performance Reviews – The Good, The Bad, and What’s Next
Oh No.. Not Another Millennials Article
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…
Read MoreCandidate Communication
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…
Read MoreAre Regular Team Meetings Worth It?
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. …
Read MoreMaximize Your Experience as a Sponsor at Student Events
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…
Read More“What are your earnings expectations?”
“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…
Read More7 Top Tips for Writing a Job Posting that Doesn’t Suck
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…
Read MoreInvestigations – Not a DIY Activity
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…
Read MorePlanned Happenstance
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…
Read MoreAre You Sure You Want a Lower Turnover Rate?
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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