Recruitment
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.
How to Use Social Media for Recruitment
With so many social networks out there, from blogs to Facebook to Twitter, where should you start? Here’s a look at the fundamentals of this approach to recruitment, the leading tools and how best to use them.
Caution: You Need To Pay Your Interns
Volunteers, practicum students and interns can serve in many capacities within an organization, greatly benefiting employers by bringing new energy and knowledge, and augmenting or extending the work of existing employees. Similarly, these individuals reap significant benefits by gaining valuable experience, skills and contacts. What is a volunteer, practicum student and intern?
How to Conduct an Effective Interview
There are several key elements in the recruitment and hiring process, including aptitude tests and reference checks, but the most crucial and valuable step is the properly conducted interview.