August 2020 Statistics Canada Labour Report Analysis
Five months out from the closing of Canada’s economy due to COVID-19, the labour force is beginning to observe a gradual recovery and is demonstrating cautious corporate and social optimism for the future. The unemployment rate in August dropped slightly to 10.2%, as total employment grew by 1.4% (245,800) for a total of 17,731,700—bringing employment […]
Nature, Nurture and Creating a Successful Sales Team
Nurturing growth in your sales team is crucial to succeeding in this difficult economic landscape.
The Crux of Selling during COVID-19 is Relationships
Going the extra mile for your customers is a powerful way to ensure their business in the long run.
Retail Safety During COVID-19
Retailers take dramatic steps to make their stores and public spaces safe during COVID-19, while emphasizing branding and ecommerce
Workplaces and Recruitment Post COVID-19 Lockdown
As companies return to their workplaces, HR departments tackle safety, communications and recruiting agendas in a post-lockdown environment.
Four Traits of Tomorrow’s Sales Leaders
Understanding the sales funnel and effectively utilizing technology in the strategy process are among the traits of valuable sales leaders.
How Today’s Brokers Sell Condos Before They’re Built
Today’s brokerages sell condos far before they’re even built with holistic marketing that brings tangible value to discerning clients.
ABSP: Always Be Succession Planning
In the fast paced world of business, it can take long hours and intense focus just to keep up. Keeping up, however, is not enough. To remain relevant in the long term it is imperative to stay a few steps ahead, planning for paradigm shifting developments in technology, law and culture. This requires vision with […]
HR Trends with Judy Slutsky
Generalist vs Strategic Human Resources An In-house Generalist Human Resources Professional is typically responsible for the day-to-day management of Human Resources programs and the administration of policies and procedures. A Strategic Human Resources Professional can develop a Human Resources program that is aligned with the business’ strategic direction, develop leadership and employee skills and competencies, […]
HR Specialists: When to Hire, Who to Hire, How to Find Them
With HR being such a vital function, it’s important to know when to hire for HR, what to look for in a candidate, and how to find them.