What Does the Canada-Europe Free Trade Agreement Do for Canadian Businesses?
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union, our country’s second-largest trading partner, took effect in the fall of 2017. This trade agreement is intended to boost trade and investment between Canada and Europe, and with 98% of EU tariff lines now being duty-free for Canadian goods, there are new […]
Beware Bosses… Don’t Become A Voodoo Doll!
“A recent study has shown that giving employees a voodoo doll of the boss makes them happier. It allows them to take their frustrations out on the boss via a voodoo doll. Participants reported “lower feelings of injustice” and said they were “far less likely to feel bitter” about their boss or supervisor.¹ Although this […]
Does Your Corporate Learning and Development Make the Grade?
As a Canadian recruitment agency, it’s essential that our specialists have a clear understanding of the needs and aspirations of our candidates. In our fast-paced world, the pressure is always on for workers to increase and update their skills. To stay relevant employees want to be trained in the latest best practices and technologies, especially […]
Tips for Employers on working with a Recruiter
As GE’s Jack Welch said, “Hiring great people is brutally hard.” According to Harvard Business Review, a surprising number of managers get it wrong, resulting not only in lost dollars but in lost opportunities to hire the best talent. This is because some leaders don’t put the same strategic thought and time investment into recruiting […]
Attract Recruiters to your Linkedin Profile
The recruitment industry has adopted LinkedIn as its primary source of information. The professional website is used by 95% of global recruiters, so it’s important to maximize the impact of your profile. If you are a small or medium-sized business that may be seeking new employees, it’s also important to remember that many job-hunters follow […]
Recruiting Gen Z
When a new generation enters the workplace, it can be the source of worry and skepticism, so it’s not surprising there is some watercooler discussion about the latest cohort on the cusp of earning a livelihood – Generation Z. Already, in one recent poll, 36% of managers thought Gen Z would be harder to manage, […]
How to Stay Ahead of Technology Trends
In the tech world things are constantly changing and developing, keeping up can be a hard thing to do, when things change so rapidly. Fortunately, a few simple “life hacks” can help you keep your finger on this ever changing way of technology trends. For example, if you are following the people most likely to […]
Changes to the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment)
Today our lead recruiter, Henry spoke with Stanley Leo (sleo@canadavisalaw.com), Immigration Lawyer with Lowe & Company (www.canadavisalaw.com) about changes that Service Canada recently made to the LMIA application process. LMIA stands for Labour Market Impact Assessment and it is one of the main avenues used by employers seeking to obtain a Canadian work permit for […]
Recognizing and Avoiding Burnout
Do you often feel emotionally and physically drained at work? Do you suffer from headaches, fatigue, nausea, or recurring colds? Has your motivation taken such a nose-dive that you feel like you are “phoning it in”? Are you frustrated, irritable and suspicious of your colleagues and managers? If this sounds like your life, you may […]
Workplace Wellness & Tips
Workplace wellness is a key factor in any organization. It is crucial that employers incorporate resources and time for their employees to ensure mental health and wellness and nurtured and supported. Here are a few activities you can do with your team to promote mental health: Have a fitness professional in the office to discuss […]