“A recent study has shown that giving employees a voodoo doll of the boss makes them happier. It allows them to take their frustrations out on the boss via a voodoo doll.  Participants reported “lower feelings of injustice” and said they were “far less likely to feel bitter” about their boss or supervisor.¹

Although this would … Read More »

As a Canadian recruitment agency, it’s essential that our specialists have a clear understanding of the needs and aspirations of our candidates. In our fast-paced world, the pressure is always on for workers to increase and update their skills. To stay relevant employees want to be trained in the latest best practices and technologies, especially … Read More »

Employers we work with often ask us about the possibility of hiring an employee as a contractor, especially when the employer does not already have an entity and payroll in place in Canada.  If the employee will be working for the employer full time and directed by them, carrying their business card, the arrangement is … Read More »

As GE’s Jack Welch said, “Hiring great people is brutally hard.” According to Harvard Business Review, a surprising number of managers get it wrong, resulting not only in lost dollars but in lost opportunities to hire the best talent. This is because some leaders don’t put the same strategic thought and time investment into recruiting … Read More »

The recruitment industry has adopted LinkedIn as its the primary source of information. The professional website is used by 95% of global recruiters, so it’s important to maximize the impact of your profile.

If you are a small or medium-sized business that may be seeking new employees, it’s also important to remember that many job-hunters follow … Read More »