In Person Interviews: 4 Burning Questions Answered
Many companies believe that meeting a candidate in person will help them get a better sense of who the person is. You get to see how they shake hands and whether they make eye contact what their energy level is like, how they connect with the receptionist and other potential future co-workers they may be […]
Engineering Leadership: Recruiting and Developing Innovators
Engineering leadership is a critical component of success. You don’t just need any engineer, you need one that will usher you into the future. But how can you find and develop this talent? In the fast-evolving engineering sector, leaders don’t merely drive projects, they propel product and process innovation and set the stage for the […]
Connection and Flexibility: A Model for Maternity Leave
Like most women who are returning from maternity leave, Jessica is balancing the needs of her family vs. that of her career. She calls it a huge transition for her family. “The idea of fitting in a full time job while taking care of two children is mind boggling to me at this point,” she […]
How to Ace a Behavioural Interview: 4 Pro Tips for Success
The best way to prepare for a behavioural interview is to become very familiar with your own career history. “Write a biography for yourself,” urges Goldbeck. “We tend to forget the details of our own work history. It’s difficult to suddenly remember them all during an interview.” Goldbeck advises that job seekers journal their own […]
Canadian Employment Law Update with Lawyer Brandon Hillis
GB: Are there any new developments in employment law that have raised your eyebrows in recent months? BH: I want to talk about a case out of Ontario.1 The province has become an outlier in that it has become very friendly for the development of case law for non-unionized employees, specifically around termination clauses and […]
Ask a Recruiter: How Should Cover Letters Be Written?
As part of our ‘Ask a Recruiter’ advice series, it’s time to look at cover letters. How should they be written? What are the dos and don’ts? Do they ever matter? Let’s get into it. Are Cover Letters Important? “I don’t like them,” says Senior Recruiter Vanessa Cox bluntly. “When a candidate tells me they’re […]
Timely Advice on Managing Top Tech Talent
Top tech talent is a hot commodity. Whether your company creates and markets technology or simply utilizes it, there’s no doubt that you’re in constant need of employees with a strength in the area. Likewise engineers and scientists. Unfortunately, recruiting, retaining, and upskilling top tech talent is easier said than done. Reiniell Gan is a […]
Historic City of Québec Takes Innovative Approach to Future
The beautiful city of Québec has a proud and storied history, but its diverse economy means that it’s well-positioned for the future as well. The provincial capital and the neighboring city of Lévis benefit from a host of universities, colleges, tech institutions, and vocational schools. These institutions, coupled with the city’s entrepreneurial and innovative spirit, […]
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 […]
Healthy Staff, Happy Staff: 4 Ways to Promote Nutrition
Diet is an individual choice but companies are wise to institute policies that facilitate better nutrition. The result? Better productivity. Everyone’s diet is unique and personal to them, but companies can offer support to facilitate healthy choices, boosting productivity. It’s been said that we are what we eat. Athletes understand that diet is a determining […]