Archive for September 2021
The pandemic has helped almost all companies realize that foosball tables aren’t the key to retaining talent
There’s no shortage of people who want to work in in-demand business sectors. One of the challenges of running a company in one of those sectors is figuring out how to make sure all those smart, driven people want to work for you, specifically. The material perks matter, but they can only take you so…
Read MoreSmall Business Controller
Job ID: #2020-187 Emp Employment Type: 1-2 Days per week Job Industry: Construction Job Location: Mid-Town Toronto Our client, a small architectural/building company is looking for a hands-on professional to take control of the finance department. Someone with an exceptional eye for detail, extremely organized with the ability to self delegate and work on their…
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Job ID: #2020-191 Employment Type: Full time Job Industry: Environmental Services Job Location: Barrie, ON Our client, a growing medium sized environmental services company is looking for a #junioraccountant to join their growing team. You are a “doer”, eager and willing to learn, outgoing, independent, analytical, detailed-oriented and results driven professional. Reporting to the CFO…
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Job ID: #2020-193 Employment Type: Full-time Job Industry: Non-Profit Job Location: Toronto, Ontario Software System: #Sage 300 Our client, a large non-for-profit company is looking for a #senioraccountant. Experience within all assets finance function is necessary. You are a “doer”, hands on, outgoing, independent, analytical, detailed-oriented and results driven professional. Reporting to the VP of…
Read MoreCanada’s tight labour market makes this a perfect time to ask for a raise
If you haven’t asked for a bump in #compensation lately, you may be missing out on what #recruiters and #career coaches say is a golden opportunity due to a tight labour market. “It’s a fight for staff right now, it’s a fight,” said Allison Venditti, a career #coach and founder of Moms at Work. She…
Read MoreSeriously, what happened to the ‘human’ in human resource?
There’s no “heart” in human resources (HR) in most companies today. Legacy HR departments can be siloed, stereotypical and bureaucratic. In the eyes of many employees, they function as “policy police” and are designed to protect the company’s interest while paying lip-service to its employees’ well-being. This begs the question: what’s the real function of…
Read MoreIs your LinkedIn Profile going to stand out to Hiring Managers and HR recruiters?
Many people don’t realize how important their LinkedIn Profile is and that recruiters look for a few key things when analyzing a profile. It’s sometimes worth it to invest more time on your profile than on your #resume. After all, the profile is the one that will catch the attention of recruiters. What can you…
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