Skewed Decisions: Affinity Bias in Hiring
Questions about affinity bias in hiring? Our professional team of senior recruiters is here to help. Even with the best intentions, hiring decisions are often affected by unconscious preferences. One of the most prevalent forms is affinity bias—our tendency to favour people who resemble ourselves in appearance, background, beliefs, or behaviour. In the context of […]
Recruitment Metrics That Actually Matter
Questions about recruitment metrics? Our professional team of senior recruiters is here to help. Recruitment is both an art and a science. While experience and intuition play vital roles in evaluating candidates, today’s competitive hiring landscape demands a more data-driven approach. Recruitment metrics help organizations track, assess, and improve their talent acquisition efforts. When used […]
Employer Protection During Layoffs: Employment Law Update
Get the latest on layoffs, class action suits, employee entitlements, and interview questions. We recently spoke with employment lawyer Danny Bernstein, partner at Roper Greyell LLP. He gave us pertinent information on all of this and more. Pressed for time? Skip ahead. S1: Employer Protection While Preparing for Layoffs S2: Class Action Suits Against Employers […]
International Women’s Day: Reflections from Recruiters
Goldbeck Recruiting celebrates International Women’s Day by recognizing our many female clients, placed candidates, and, last but not least, staff members. Leading up to the annual observance, our team gathered to discuss the role that gender plays in recruiting and hiring in 2025—what has changed, what hasn’t, and how best to approach the situation. […]
Labour Force Update Feb 7, 2025
Canada’s job market continued to expand in January, adding 76,000 jobs (+0.4%), according to the latest Statistics Canada report.1 The employment rate rose by 0.1 percentage points to 61.1%, marking the third consecutive month of growth. The unemployment rate declined slightly to 6.6%, down 0.1 percentage points from December. Employment gains in January follow increases […]
Will an Employer’s Market Roll Back Work Life Balance?
Have we entered an employer’s market? How are HR departments utilizing artificial intelligence? How is work-life balance being established? Communicated? How can DEI be measured? Once again, HR expert Judy Slutsky shares her insights on current trends and future directions in human resources. Have We Entered an Employer’s Market? While Slutsky has seen the dust […]
Rebranding Natural Resources and: Winning Over Young Talent
The natural resources sector is facing a talent crisis. As experienced professionals retire, companies are struggling to fill critical roles. This issue is further compounded by young people’s reluctance to join the industry, viewing it as outdated, unsustainable, or misaligned with their values. What’s driving these perceptions? A combination of legacy stereotypes, limited awareness of […]
2025 Workforce Trends: Goldbeck Recruiting Staff Predictions
As the calendar turns over to 2025, Canadian businesses face various uncertainties, not the least of which is the threat of tariffs from President-elect Donald Trump. Technology, market forces, and remote work pose further questions. What types of positions will be in demand in 2025? What’s in store for Canada’s economy? How will technology shape […]
Read, Learn, Win! Mistakes to Avoid When Searching for a Job
Searching for a job is like dating, but somehow more awkward. It’s full of hope, rejection, and questionable decisions. Our hero (let’s call him “Me”) has a series of misadventures in the job market, learning hard lessons so you don’t have to. Whether you’re applying for your dream role or just trying to get out […]
Beyond Science: Finding Ideal Leaders in Life Sciences
What Makes a Good Leader in Life Sciences? The sector operates at the intersection of science, innovation, and stringent regulatory frameworks. Leaders in this field face the complex challenge of balancing compliance, risk management, and organizational growth. Their responsibilities go beyond understanding scientific processes—they must also possess strategic foresight and the ability to navigate a […]