Recruitment
Problems Finding Talent? Head Back to Campus
More and more companies are focusing their attention on campuses to add human capital to their organizations and to lure the younger generation to replace the retiring baby boomers. Here is how your organization can be more successful with campus hiring and attracting a new generation of leaders
How to Hire and Manage Millennials
Learn to attract, manage and retain millennials. This group is sharp and capable, craving knowledge and success — just doing so in a different manner than what was done in the past. Facilitate the positive growth of your organization and capitalize on what is being referred to as the busiest generation ever. Your challenge is to get them busy working toward your business goals and success.
Employment of People Under 15 Years of Age
Young employees play a major role in the tourism and hospitality industry. Sometimes a young person wants a part-time job in food service just to earn a bit of pocket money. The part-time job can lead to a lifetime attachment to the industry and start many young people on an exciting career path. However, employers who violate the rules for employing children may face penalties up to $10,000.
Leveraging go2HR’s Social Media Outlets for Recruitment
Over the last decade, social networking has transformed the way we communicate with friends, family and business contacts. So much so, it has even made its mark on the world of recruitment.
Administrative Structure
The Employment Standards Branch, the Director of Employment Standards and the Employment Standards Tribunal are the agencies responsible for the administration of the Employment Standards Act.
How to Compete with Big Companies when Recruiting
Every independent business owner knows that competing against the big boys for top talent has always been a tough contest to win. With their well-recognized brands and rich benefits packages, large companies seem naturally to have what it takes to attract and retain great employees. But my experience as a recruiter suggests something else: small and midsized companies have as much or even more to offer today’s best and brightest than the major corporations do — they just don’t promote it well.
Resources for Employers Looking to Hire Immigrants and Refugees
When refugees are resettled to Canada, they arrive to BC as permanent residents, able to legally work and access a range of employment services in the province. They may have travelled with few belongings, but they bring important knowledge, skills, and experience to their new communities.
Four Basic Steps to Hire the Right Person
A poor hiring decision will affect your bottom line. Not only will have you wasted your time and money in the recruiting and hiring process, you now will have to spend time fixing the problem.
Avoiding Employee Engagement Pitfalls
Employee engagement is dropping around the world, according to recent statistics. The proportion of organizations with falling engagement scores tripled over a two-year period, and nearly 50 per cent of 900 organizations surveyed internationally saw a significant drop in employee engagement — the largest decline in 15 years of employee-engagement research.
Tips for When Hiring Newcomers to Canada
Skilled immigrants are not only new to Canada — they’re new to your organization. A well planned orientation that introduces them to your workplace culture and sets out expectations, helps increase employee retention and productivity.