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 […]
Evolution of HR: Recruiting for Modern Roles
HR Consultant Judy Slutsky helps us understand why HR departments are evolving & how companies can recruit, compensate & retain effectively. What’s the best approach to hiring HR professionals? The function has evolved rapidly in recent years, forcing many companies to reconsider a generalist approach to the HR function at work. A myriad of job […]
Canadian Employment Law Update with Lawyer Brandon Hillis
Our latest legal update finds us speaking with Workplace and General Labour Lawyer Brandon Hillis of Roper Greyell LLP. He offered insights and analysis on a number of recent developments related to labour law in British Columbia. Pressed for time? Skip ahead. S1: Termination Pay for Injured Employees S2: Increased Budget for Employee Rights Enforcement […]
Comparing Canadian & Russian HR with an International Expert
With experience comes perspective, and Vitaly Sergeev has a wealth of both. After spending most of his career working in Russia, the HR specialist and his wife moved to Vancouver in 2023, where he’s now a member of the faculty at University Canada West. Sergeev spoke with Goldbeck Recruiting, offering his observations on the HR, […]
Leadership Spotlight: Meeting Technical Recruiting Challenges
“It’s sometimes challenging for us to recruit, because we need individuals that have a specific expertise,” says Jan Khoo, Accounting & HR Director at Eriez Flotation. The BC based company has supplied more than 900 flotation columns throughout the world, helping clients concentrate and purify minerals including iron ore, base-metals, gold, and more. “It’s been […]
Harnessing Collaboration: Baby Boomers and Gen Z Unite for Success
In today’s diverse workforce, collaboration between generations is crucial for a harmonious and productive environment. Baby Boomers must understand and connect with their Generation Z colleagues in order to achieve success. This article explores six practical strategies for Baby Boomers to effectively collaborate with Gen Z (born 1997-2012), nurturing a vibrant and cohesive workplace. Gen […]