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What is The Stay Interview?

You've heard of the exit interview, but have you heard of the stay interview? If not, I suggest you keep reading. With The Great Resignation, companies are in a hiring frenzy. Companies are panicking, offering whatever they can, from signing...

Hiring Bias and 10 Ways to Prevent It

A diverse company is a strong company. Whether it be race, gender, age, or skillset, (4)having a diverse team comes with many advantages. These advantages can include increased innovation, greater employee engagement, increased profitability and more. Unfortunately, most people aren't...

Five Strategies for Upskilling Your Team

When it comes to technology, the only constant is change. And with new tech being introduced, what feels like every day comes the demand for new skills. Unfortunately, we aren't always keeping up. 79% of global CEOs say that their...

7 IT Jobs In-Demand in Canada for 2022

The job market is constantly changing and evolving. Economics, social trends, and industrial changes all play a role in which jobs fluctuate in and out of demand. If you are looking to begin or change your career, it's helpful to...

What is the Minimum Wage in Ontario 2021?

In part, to the 2021 Fall Economic Statement, it was recently announced that the Ontario government introduced legislation that, if passed, will increase minimum wage to $15 in the upcoming new year. This legislation will no longer exempt liquor servers...

A Simple Guide to Employee Retention and Job Satisfaction

Your company might be a good place to work, but is it phenomenal? If you notice your star employee quits without warning or an increased turnover rate, you should probably be worried. So why do employees leave? While other...

How to Improve The Candidate Experience in 7 Ways

With the pandemic acting as a catalyst, now more than ever do we realize the impact of candidate experience. The Great Resignation has employees packing their bags and moving on to companies prioritizing work-life balance and employee wellness. Over 70%...

Looking for a New Job? Now is the Perfect Time

It's probably common knowledge by now that the pandemic turned the Canadian economy upside down and on its head. By 2020 unemployment had reached an alarming 1.89 million. From job cuts, downsizing to changes in management, life has not been...

5 Reasons for Newcomers to Partner with Recruitment Agencies

Canada is known as a cultural mosaic bringing in on average 300 000 immigrants annually. Despite Covid-19, we still managed to welcome over 8 million immigrants back in 2020. Without Newcomers, Canada’s economy would not be as prosperous. Immigrants...