An Examination of Remote Work, Creativity & Wellbeing

Denise Goldbeck will be speaking at our Public Speaking Mastery workshop with Ece Ozer on February 1st here in Vancouver. If you’d like to hear more of her fascinating insights, register your interest here. Going beyond memes & simplified talking points to examine the limitations of Zoom, the cost of work-from-home, & the nature of […]

Unveiling the Future: Recruiting Predictions & Trends for 24

Goldbeck’s staff look to the year ahead & see artificial intelligence playing a (limited) role, a stabilized supply chain, & busy recruiters Artificial intelligence will change the world (but not completely). Supply chain challenges will continue to decrease, as will human interaction. The economy will be robust and recruiters will be busy. These are among […]

Goldbeck Market Primer: Regina Economy Looks to the Ground, as well as the Future

Spirit of innovation applied to agriculture, energy, & manufacturing in Saskatchewan’s capital. Government, mining & manufacturing add value Regina’s economy is propelled by natural resources, geographic location, and the can-do attitude of its workforce. As the capital of Saskatchewan, Regina largely relies upon agriculture, energy, mining, manufacturing, and crown corporations for its economic well being. […]

Strong Talent Pool Helps Montréal’s Diverse Economy Thrive

Canada’s university capital benefits from a wide range of talent that allows its diverse economy to thrive. Montréal’s economic landscape entails numerous industries, some of which work in tandem to elevate the city’s status as a global powerhouse. Let’s explore some of the industries that make Montréal’s economy so robust. Montréal is a key player […]

Raising Resilient Communicators: Expert Social Skills Advice

Panic opened Penny’s eyes as she was tasked with calling a list of suppliers. Joe asked if he could conduct his interview for a potential position over email. Lexie wondered if she could text, rather than meet the website developer. These young people are experiencing communication apprehension – they are dreading an upcoming social interaction. […]

On Giving Tuesday, Support & Celebrate These Organizations

Giving Tuesday is here, which is an excellent time for each of us to show gratitude for our good fortune and to give in solidarity with those who need a helping hand.   Giving Tuesday is the world’s largest generosity movement, aiming to “unleash the power of people and organizations to transform their communities around the […]

Product Development and Quality Support Role for Sunpan

A manufacturer of high-end furniture, Sunpan, operates across North America with production facilities in countries like Indonesia and Vietnam. They were seeking a unique combination of skills for a Product Development and Quality Support Role in Indonesia, which initially proved challenging to find. The limited candidate pool in the small village near the manufacturing facility […]

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”, […]