It goes without saying that 2020 was a year like no other, and 2021 continued to bring even more unprecedented challenges, innovations and creative solutions. With the future of work well and truly here, HR professionals are being forced to look beyond the horizon and decipher key talent acquisition trends to survive and thrive. Once, people teams had the luxury … Read More
Digital Recruitment Strategies For A Competitive Candidate Market
After record-high unemployment rates due to Covid-19, the Canadian job market is experiencing a surge in vacancies. The increased competition between employers means that enticing candidates to work with your organization is harder now than ever. Because a large percentage of eligible candidates are already employed and not actively seeking work, it’s important to adjust your digital recruitment strategies to … Read More
4 Things To Address For An Amazing Employer Brand
Do you know what candidates are looking for in your Employer Brand? By understanding what candidates are looking for, you can identify how to tailor your messaging and content strategy, and the best areas to focus your efforts and attention. Whether or not your organization has done anything to actively manage your Employer Brand, you already have one! And potential … Read More
Building a positive candidate experience into your recruitment process
Have you ever spent hours on a job application only to never get a response from that company? Perhaps you prepared extensively for an interview only to be met by a disinterested hiring manager who can barely remember your name. All of these small moments add up to become the candidate experience when candidates are engaging with your recruitment process. … Read More
Are you ready for ‘The Great Resignation’?
A resignation boom may be on the horizon. Here’s what employers can do to prepare, and how to bounce back if you’ve already been affected. If you’re on LinkedIn, chances are you’ve heard of the term ‘The Great Resignation’. This term refers to the increase in resignations that employers are expecting as the Covid-19 pandemic slows down. According to Anthony … Read More
Tips to attract top graduate talent in 2021
University graduates are feeling the pinch of COVID-19 on their job prospects, with many forced to adapt their career paths as a result. A new study by job site Indeed reveals 80 percent of tertiary graduates feel downcast about graduate employment prospects in their chosen field of study, believing the job market has been negatively impacted by the pandemic. Nearly … Read More
The future of remote working after the pandemic
It has been a long and gruelling journey to this point, but for a lot of the western world the end of the Covid-19 pandemic is in sight. Assuming the light at the end of the tunnel is in fact an exit and not an oncoming train, many leaders are now trying to decide how their workforce should operate going … Read More
Leadership strategies to build a resilient, hybrid workforce
With changing market conditions, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and increased competition, many leaders are concerned about their team members feeling disengaged and disconnected. Cultivating resilience is the key to facing these challenges and continuing to adapt. But it’s not a quick fix. Stuart Taylor, CEO and co-founder of resilience training organization, Springfox, teaches leaders how to build resilient workforces. An … Read More
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 7 ways to tailor your job ad to attract a more diverse talent pool
A recent survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) found that 57% of recruiters say their talent acquisition strategies are designed to attract diverse candidates. Like many organizations, you may be prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in 2021. A commitment to DE&I is not only the right thing to do, it’s also smart leadership and good business. … Read More
How to recruit and hire interns in a remote-working world
Do you recruit and hire interns in your organization? If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all of the sudden changes that have come about due to the Covid-19 pandemic, don’t worry. These tips will give you the knowledge you need to recruit and hire interns in a remote-working world. Since the pandemic, the internship recruiting and hiring process has completely changed. … Read More
