A passive candidate is one who is currently employed and is not actively looking for alternate employment. Passive candidates are often your best candidates; individuals whose experience, education and values are aligned with your company and are a perfect fit for the opportunity your business has to offer. But just…
Whether due to a vacancy, a need, a leave of absence, you need to hire a body to fill a position. Not just any body you need someone with the skills to succeed and who fits well with your team. That particular person is harder to find. You also need…
A brand is much more than a logo, colours and fonts. These items represent the visual aspect of your business but a business brand is better described as the “feeling” about the business that is elicited by the brand image. These days we’re all about the “feels” and that’s why…
Hiring the wrong person for the job can be very costly to the employer and in some cases can result in expensive litigation not to mention the costs in term of time and wasted resources. Have you ever hired an individual who turned out to be the opposite of what…
Businesses, no matter their size, all want to attract and retain top talent. This sounds simple but the reality is that it is very difficult to attract and retain top talent in today’s global environment. Hiring the right candidate has never been as important as is it now and there’s…
There’s a lot of satisfaction to be had when your business is poised for growth, it’s a testament to your success and of the commitment of your employees, as well as the viability of the product or service that you offer and the clients that you serve. Pat yourself on…
As we mentioned in our 4 Top HR Trends for 2017 blog – Referrals will be key in recruiting top talent in 2017. A Workplace Trends research revealed that HR professionals ranked employee referrals as the best resource for finding candidates, and a LinkedIn survey shows that the number one…
As we approach 2017, we are compelled to look at what we can expect in the new year! Here are our predictions for the world of HR in 2017. Focus on Candidate & Employee Experience It is the norm for marketing to create a memorable journey for potential customers,…
Company parties and events are supposed to be fun ways to build team spirit and congratulate employees on a job well done. Everyone in the company has worked hard all year, so they deserve to feel appreciated. Sometimes the Human Resource department get tasked with planning the Company Christmas party,…
A senior team of executives sits around a table discussing the strategic plan for growing the business over the next 12 months, and at the end of the process, it’s high five’s all around. The outcome? 2-5% planned growth. How uninspiring! The exception? Sadly, this is the norm in…
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