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Canada’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…
Read MoreHit the ground running: The importance of re-boarding your #virtualhires
It seems that even with the siren call of vaccinations, we are still some way off from any sustained sense of normality. And that normal may even look a whole lot different. Companies have been through an intense spin-cycle of change, and this is set to be the narrative for the foreseeable future. While some…
Read MoreConsidering being Self Employed or starting a small business? Here are a few things to consider
You want to start a business, it’s here, you can taste it, you want it badly, are you personally ready? People are getting so excited about starting a new business that they may not be having a clear vision of their coming venture, so before diving in, maybe a few steps pre-starting a new business,…
Read MoreBringing People Back To The Office: Here’s What It Will Take
As we look toward a post-pandemic future, many of us are craving a return to life as we knew it (or closer to what we knew). We’ll be glad to go back to the gym, eat out again and yes, even #getbacktothe office. But while we’re craving to get back to the way things were,…
Read MoreWhy can’t there be a vaccine for racism?
As a kid, I grew up blissfully unaware that my race would make me a target for #discrimination. I was born in Richmond, a city in the Greater #Vancouver Area that, in 2016, reported the second-highest visible minority population in #Canada. I never experienced the kind of #racism that I hear about all too often…
Read More5 Habits You Should Avoid First Thing In The Morning
Don’t make these mistakes when you wake up. Here’s what to avoid in your a.m. routine and what to do instead.A #goodmorning routine is a foundational part of self-care, affecting everything from your energy levels and productivity to the state of your skin. But it is easy to fall into less-than-ideal habits without even realizing it ―…
Read MoreHow job seekers can make the most of online tools that streamline the application process
Applying for a #job online can be time-consuming, and the extra hoops #candidates often need to jump through can reduce the number of applications #recruiters and #hiringmanagers ultimately receive. In order to streamline the process and increase applicant pools, #LinkedIn allows candidates to apply for a job with just a few clicks using its “EasyApply”…
Read MoreFailing to Do These 3 Things in Zoom Meetings May Make You Seem Insensitive
The future of remote work is likely to be hybrid, according to McKinsey, so Zoom meetings are here to stay. And if you haven’t learned how to lead emotionally intelligent remote meetings yet, now is the time. While it might be easy to think that it’s the same thing as having an in-person meeting, don’t be fooled. Being…
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