Caring vs. Culty: How Much Company Culture is Too Much?
The concept of company culture has gained significant attention in today’s business world, and for good reason. The culture within an organization shapes how employees interact, collaborate, and approach their work. While defining and nurturing the right culture can fuel success, a poorly executed or overly enforced culture can just as easily hinder productivity and […]
Decoding Job Descriptions: How to Know if You Truly Qualify
Advice from Goldbeck Recruiting President Henry Goldbeck: A candidate will never truly know the entire story behind a job posting. What is the true motivation? The essential requirements? There are many variables, including timing, internal candidates, and conflicting views amongst decision makers. It doesn’t matter! Glean what you can from the posting and do your […]
HR Trend Update with Expert Judy Slutsky
Training and Development as a Recruitment and Retention Tool According to Slutsky, the availability of training and development has never been more important than it is today. In addition to promoting safety and compliance, training is a key part of helping teams gel in remote and hybrid environments. Just as importantly, companies that offer a […]
Boosting Organizational Success: DEI in Executive Recruitment
The Importance of DEI in Executive Search Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential in executive search for several reasons. First, diverse leadership teams drive better decision-making and innovation. Studies have shown that companies with diverse executive teams are more likely to outperform their peers in profitability.1 A diverse leadership team brings varied perspectives and experiences, […]
HR Trend Update with Human Resources Expert Judy Slutsky
Once again we turn to our HR Consultant Judy Slutsky to get the latest on trends impacting human resources management in British Columbia and elsewhere. She shared thoughts and updates on artificial intelligence in recruiting, strategic HR, policy as a recruitment tool, contract workers, career development, compensation structuring, and misconduct investigations. Artificial Intelligence in Recruiting […]
Human Resources Trend Update with Expert Judy Slutsky
All the latest HR news, including compensation, employee engagement, performance measurement, DEI, & retention with consultant Judy Slutsky. Demand for top talent remains strong in British Columbia’s labour market. We turned to HR Consultant Judy Slutsky for an update on trends. She provided expert advice on compensation, employee engagement, performance measurement, DEI, retention, and more. […]
Is Your Culture Helping or Hurting Recruiting Efforts?
Is yours a toxic workplace? If so, candidates are talking. How to research, assess, and, if necessary, repair company culture. “I don’t give a damn about my reputation,” sang Joan Jett in 1980. While such an attitude may be helpful in rock & roll, it’s certainly not beneficial to companies looking to recruit top talent […]
Can I Email My Job Interview? The Death of In-Person Communication
Can young folks talk face to face? Can offices survive? Can I speak with a $%#* human? Questions from the supposed communications apocalypse. “Can I do my job interview over email?” That’s not a joke, but an actual question that Senior Recruiter Vanessa Cox has heard more than once.1 Of course the answer is “no”, […]
Answering Your Questions about BC’s Pay Transparency Act
New law aims to eliminate gender pay gaps through transparency. Does it apply to your company? Breaking down what’s required of employers. BC’s Pay Transparency Act 1, passed May 11, 2023, aims to eliminate gender pay discrepancies in the province by shining light upon that gap while making it easier for employees to negotiate fair […]
New Employee Onboarding: Top 6 Strategies
What to do after you’ve hired someone? HR Consultant Judy Slutsky’s six great tips for onboarding productive, engaged & loyal team members. You’ve gone through the recruiting process and hired a great new employee. You’re home free, right? As Judas Priest says, you’ve got another thing coming. In fact, you’re just getting started. If you […]