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Practical Ways to Help Your Employees Adapt to Change
Adapting to change is never easy. This is particularly true in the workplace. Employees get used to things being done in certain ways, and when those ways begin to change, …
A Few Job Interview Tips You’ve Never Heard Of
As a job seeker, have you ever felt like you’ve heard all the job interview tips there are? Many articles offer “unique” job interview tips that aren’t always all that …
Top Tech Trends Corporate Managers Should Know About in 2017
So far, 2017 has been a year of impressive technological developments. From these developments have come tech trends that have the IT world buzzing. Understanding tech trends may not be …
Why You Haven’t Been Hired Yet
Are you a job seeker wondering why you haven’t been hired yet? Your confusion is understandable, especially if you have a great resume, good interviewing skills, and excellent recommendations. No …
How to Get Employees to Listen to Your Feedback
Have you ever felt the frustration of giving feedback to an employee who isn’t really listening to you? Having your words fall on deaf ears in this way is maddening. …
3 Post-Interview Mistakes No Job Seeker Should Make
There are a few post-interview mistakes no job seeker should ever make. However, because people are more apt to discuss what candidates should do during job interviews than after them, …
Become a Better Manager by the End of the Week
Would you like to become a better manager by the end of the week? Probably so. Rarely are people in management positions uninterested in becoming better at what they do, …
The Best Answer to the Question “Why Should We Hire You?”
“Why should we hire you?” This is a question that is usually asked in one way or another during a job interview. It is also one that makes job seekers …
How to Unlock Employee Potential
It’s rare to meet a person fully living up to his or her professional potential. Many people come close, but there is almost always room for improvement. It’s undeniable that …
Use This SEO Strategy to Direct More Traffic to Your LinkedIn Profile
Have you ever wondered how to direct more traffic to your LinkedIn profile? If so, you’re smart. Job seekers who ponder potential strategies for getting more viewers to their LinkedIn …
Is Your Company’s Branding Attracting Bad Hires?
Hiring managers, imagine for a moment that you are conducting a job interview that is going well. You like the candidate, his or her resume is perfect, and things are …
The Top Five Skills Hiring Managers Want Job Candidates to Have
What would you say are your strongest skills as a job candidate? If you’re unsure of how to answer this question, it’s time to get some clarification. To do this, …
Promoting Training Transfer in the Workplace: Tips for Supervisors
Imagine for a moment that you are playing basketball with a team of peers. Your team’s goal in playing is to, of course, win. Your whole heart is in the …
Pinnacle’s Trevor Finch Selected for Red River College’s Billboard Campaign
Pinnacle’s own, Trevor Finch, has been chosen for Red River College’s 2017 Billboard Campaign. The campaign features a select group of RRC’s diverse alumni and their innovative employers. Appearing on …
Is Negative Self-Talk Keeping You From Getting Hired?
“Why haven’t I been hired yet?” is a frustrating question. Those who make this query are often in a state of angst over their bleak employment status. Positive self-talk can …
Become a Better Manager By Learning to Read Employees’ Body Language
Did you know that you can become a better manager by taking a few minutes right now to learn how to read body language? It’s true. Accurately reading an employee’s …
The Secret to Climbing the Corporate Ladder FAST? Learning to Listen!
Have you ever wished you knew the secret to climbing the corporate ladder fast? If so, you may find the answer you are looking for today. Believe it or not, …
3 Reasons Why Setting BIG Goals for Employees Increases Productivity
Low productivity hurts a company. If your workforce is not as productive as it should be, something needs to change. As a manager, you must find a solution that will …
6 Things NOT to Do During a Job Interview
There’s a lot of information on the Internet telling job seekers what to do to ensure a successful interview. You may know exactly what to do during a job interview, …
5 Ways to Have Your Best Year Ever at Work
With the start of the New Year, there’s no doubt that you have seen the phrase “Best Year Ever” splashed across planners and decorative signs, and hashtagged all over social …
The REAL Secret to Attracting the Job You Want
The law of attraction, which is defined by Psychology Today as “the belief that the universe creates and provides for you that which your thoughts are focused on,” has been …
How Thank-You Notes Advance Your Career
It’s impossible to guess how many underqualified job candidates have been hired in the past year because of sending a heartfelt thank-you note post-interview. It is equally difficult to estimate …
Do These 3 Things Before You Change Careers
Thinking of changing careers? If so, you are in excellent company — it’s estimated that between 50 and 80 percent of employed individuals want a new job. These people could …
The Secret to Climbing the Corporate Ladder FAST? Learning to Listen!
Have you ever wished you knew the secret to climbing the corporate ladder fast? If so, you may find the answer you are looking for today. Believe it or not, …
5 Ways to Have Your Best Year Ever at Work
With the start of the New Year, there’s no doubt that you have seen the phrase “Best Year Ever” splashed across planners and decorative signs, and hashtagged all over social …
How to Fall in Love with Your Job Again…or Move on if It’s Not Meant to Be
Is it safe to say you’ve fallen out of love with your job? A considerable percentage of people will answer this question with a hearty “yes.” Falling out of love …
Beware! These 4 Mistakes Can Get You Fired.
Do you ever worry about being fired from your job? It’s probable that all employed individuals experience this fear occasionally. Many times, such a fear has no logical basis. Other …
Millennials, Here are 3 Ways You Can Up Your Game at Work
There is no shortage of jokes about Millennials’ deficiencies in the workplace. It is practically unarguable that individuals from this generation have been pigeonholed as irresponsible employees. There are employers …
How to Position Yourself for a Promotion at Work
Do you want to get promoted? Not everyone does, but when the desire for promotion is there, it is often very strong. Some people say they want to be promoted …
Impress Your Boss with These 3 Leadership Skills
Does your boss seem to be impressed with you? If you’re not sure, he or she probably isn’t. Managers who are impressed with employees take their suggestions seriously, respect their …
Employees, Are You Assertive Enough?
Did you know that assertiveness is a good quality for an employee to possess? Without it, no one can thrive in the workplace. Assertiveness is a characteristic sometimes looked down …
How to Strike a Work-Life Balance That’s Perfect for You
Work-life balance is a hot topic these days. From the professional arena to the media, the concept of work-life balance is widely discussed, and for good reason. People are wising …
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Quitting Your Job
“I HATE my job!” How many times in the past year has this been your sentiment? Probably a considerable amount if you’re part of the 80-plus percent of workers who …
The Secret to an Easy Career Transition
Can transitioning to a new career be easy? Most people would say no. Drinking a chocolate milkshake, watching your favorite movie, spending $100 on electronics or clothing — now THOSE …
3 Ways to Find Yourself When You Lose Your Job
Have you recently lost a job you really loved? Or a job you disliked but relied on for your income? If so, you probably feel as though someone just kicked …
3 Signs That You’re Ready for a Career Change
After your alarm clock rings in the morning, what is the first feeling that hits the pit of your stomach? Is it contentedness, happiness or a similar emotion? Or, is …
3 Ways to Increase Job Satisfaction
On a scale of 1 to 10, what is your current level of job satisfaction? If it is below an 8 or so, there is much room for improvement in …
The Key to Finding a Work-Life Balance That Works for You
There’s a lot of talk about work-life balance these days. No doubt you’ve heard this term being tossed around in your office. To be clear, work-life balance is defined as …
Before You Accept a Job, Ask Yourself These Questions
Imagine that you’ve been searching for a job for months, when lo and behold, you receive a call from an employer who offers you a permanent position. You’re not just …
Keep Calm and Start Your New Job
If you’re like most people, the prospect of starting a new job probably makes you a little nervous. After all, new positions come with more than benefits packages, investment options, …
Are You Ready for a Career Change?
“I hate my job!” “I can’t stand working with my colleagues for one more day.” “The only thing keeping me from being happy is my career.” How many times have …
Read This and Never Write a Boring Job Description Again
Most hiring managers have wondered at some point why they just can’t seem to attract the type of job candidates their companies need. This is especially true when turnover rates …
Find Emotionally Intelligent Employees by Asking These Questions
An emotionally intelligent employee is worth his or her weight in gold. Why? Because, employees with emotional intelligence are skilled in both the technical and relational aspects of a job. …
How to Get Employees to Listen to Your Feedback
Have you ever felt the frustration of giving feedback to an employee who isn’t really listening to you? Having your words fall on deaf ears in this way is maddening. …
What’s More Important in an Employee: Experience or Potential?
What’s more important in an employee: experience or potential? Your answer will no doubt be a direct reflection of your past experiences with employees. If you’ve been in a management …
Why You Should Develop Leadership Qualities in Baby Boomer Employees
Baby Boomers, once the largest generation in the workforce, are beginning to make their exit from the workplace. Still, a percentage of even the oldest of this group will remain …
The Secret to Decreasing Recruitment Stress
As an individual in a management position, what would you say your greatest source of stress is at work? For many HR workers, small business owners, and other company leaders, …
Amaze New Hires with These Unique Onboarding Ideas
Do you remember your last first day at a new job? You probably felt nervous and awkward, like the new kid at school. If your employer ensured that your …
4 Things Job Candidates Expect from Your Hiring Process
Think the job market primarily favors employers? Think again. These days the job market is far more candidate-centric than it ever has been. (This is not just hearsay; about 90 …
How to Use Social Media to Find Great Employees
“I think I’ll seek a low-quality job candidate today,” said no employer ever. Seriously, the demand for top-talent employees is at an all-time high. Today’s employer is looking for employees …
3 Ways to Uncap Creativity in the Workplace
As a supervisor or business owner, would you agree that there is not enough creativity in the workplace? Perhaps this is because, day in and day out, managers are ever …
How to Write a Darn Good Job Description
There is something about writing a job description that is just…well…hard. As an employer, surely you’ve had an experience where you attempted to pen the perfect job description, but your …
4 Ways to REALLY Motivate Millennial Employees
Like it or not, Millennials are here to stay. In fact, Generation Y is the largest generation in the workforce. Like many employers, are you negative about Millennials? Do you …
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It’s a new year, and that means you, an employer, have a chance to start fresh with your business practices. No doubt you made some mistakes last year that you …
Don’t Make These Hiring Mistakes in 2016!
How many hiring mistakes did you make last year? If you’re like most hiring managers/employers, you made at least a few. This is totally normal; everyone makes mistakes. However, you …
How Employers Become Great Leaders
Not every employer is a good leader. There’s almost no doubt that, at some time or another in your career history, you’ve had a manager who was not leadership material. …
What to Do When You Make a Major Hiring Mistake
“We’d love to have you join our team of employees.” When spoken to the right job candidate, these are life-giving words. If the individual being offered the position is exceptional, …
Screen Job Candidates by Asking THESE Questions
Screening candidates is a vital aspect of the job interview process. It is not typically as stress inducing as interviewing a job seeker in-person, but it can still be intimidating. …
The Benefits of Building an Age-Diverse Workforce
Does your organization have an age-diverse workforce? If most of your workers are between the ages of 51 and 69, you have a workforce comprised primarily of baby boomers. If …
Are You Repelling Quality Employees?
It goes without saying that every employer seeks to hire individuals who are reliable, trustworthy, loyal, and hardworking; in other words, quality. It seems that some employers have an easy …
How to Find a Career Recruiter Who Will Get You Hired
If you have been searching for a job for several months or years with no success, you may want to consider enlisting the help of a career recruiter. The right …
What Do Recruiters Look for in Job Candidates?
What do career recruiters look for in job candidates? More specifically, what gets the attention of recruiters? Sadly, many excellent job candidates go unnoticed for positions they would fill perfectly. …
The REAL Secret to Attracting the Job You Want
The law of attraction, which is defined by Psychology Today as “the belief that the universe creates and provides for you that which your thoughts are focused on,” has been …
How Thank-You Notes Advance Your Career
It’s impossible to guess how many underqualified job candidates have been hired in the past year because of sending a heartfelt thank-you note post-interview. It is equally difficult to estimate …
Do These 3 Things Before You Change Careers
Thinking of changing careers? If so, you are in excellent company — it’s estimated that between 50 and 80 percent of employed individuals want a new job. These people could …
A Few Job Interview Tips You’ve Never Heard Of
As a job seeker, have you ever felt like you’ve heard all the job interview tips there are? Many articles offer “unique” job interview tips that aren’t always all that …
Why You Haven’t Been Hired Yet
Are you a job seeker wondering why you haven’t been hired yet? Your confusion is understandable, especially if you have a great resume, good interviewing skills, and excellent recommendations. No …
3 Post-Interview Mistakes No Job Seeker Should Make
There are a few post-interview mistakes no job seeker should ever make. However, because people are more apt to discuss what candidates should do during job interviews than after them, …
The Best Answer to the Question “Why Should We Hire You?”
“Why should we hire you?” This is a question that is usually asked in one way or another during a job interview. It is also one that makes job seekers …
Use This SEO Strategy to Direct More Traffic to Your LinkedIn Profile
Have you ever wondered how to direct more traffic to your LinkedIn profile? If so, you’re smart. Job seekers who ponder potential strategies for getting more viewers to their LinkedIn …
The Top Five Skills Hiring Managers Want Job Candidates to Have
What would you say are your strongest skills as a job candidate? If you’re unsure of how to answer this question, it’s time to get some clarification. To do this, …
Is Negative Self-Talk Keeping You From Getting Hired?
“Why haven’t I been hired yet?” is a frustrating question. Those who make this query are often in a state of angst over their bleak employment status. Positive self-talk can …
6 Things NOT to Do During a Job Interview
There’s a lot of information on the Internet telling job seekers what to do to ensure a successful interview. You may know exactly what to do during a job interview, …
The Secret to Succeeding In Your Job Search
Did you know that there is a secret to succeeding in your job search? The secret has nothing to do with connections, and not as much to do with experience …
How THIS Can Be the Year You Land Your Dream Job
“This will be the year that I land my dream job.” Have you ever uttered this statement before only to not end up finding your desired position within the year? …
3 Ways to Expertly Communicate with Prospective Employers
As a job seeker, would you like to have the ability to expertly communicate with prospective employers? If so, here’s some great news: you can! Becoming a skilled communicator is …
Fear Is Your Friend — It Can Help You Land a Job!
Have you ever heard the saying, “Fear is not your friend”? Most of us have, and in most cases, it’s true. Fear can hold you back from pursuing relationships and …
How to Position Yourself for a Promotion at Work
Do you want to get promoted? Not everyone does, but when the desire for promotion is there, it is often very strong. Some people say they want to be promoted …
How to Maintain Your Sanity While Unemployed or in Transition at Work
Job searching and other work-related issues cause major mental strain. The average person probably has no idea just how much stress these issues trigger. The Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale …
Be More Productive at Work by Making Your Brain Chemicals Work for You
What makes a person productive at work? Is it a certain personality type, work ethic, willpower, or something else? Scientists think it may partially be brain chemistry. According to these …
The Best Answer to Questions About Salary Expectations
If there’s one interview question that’s sure to make job candidates squirm, it’s “what are your salary expectations?” You probably remember the times you’ve been asked this question. No doubt …
How to Build Trust with a Potential Employer
Would you consider yourself a trustworthy person? If so, great. However, that doesn’t mean this quality in you will be apparent to strangers. “So what? I’m not concerned with how …
Maximize Your Resume with These 3 Tips
“You only get one chance to make a good first impression” is a saying that nearly everyone is familiar with. What a true statement it is. Without a doubt, first …
How to Prevent Bias in the Hiring Process: 2 Simple Tips
Are you a hiring manager? If so, you are likely adamant about avoiding bias in the hiring process. As you know, bias in the hiring process happens when a job …
Read This and Never Write a Boring Job Description Again
Most hiring managers have wondered at some point why they just can’t seem to attract the type of job candidates their companies need. This is especially true when turnover rates …
Find Emotionally Intelligent Employees by Asking These Questions
An emotionally intelligent employee is worth his or her weight in gold. Why? Because, employees with emotional intelligence are skilled in both the technical and relational aspects of a job. …
Practical Ways to Help Your Employees Adapt to Change
Adapting to change is never easy. This is particularly true in the workplace. Employees get used to things being done in certain ways, and when those ways begin to change, …
Top Tech Trends Corporate Managers Should Know About in 2017
So far, 2017 has been a year of impressive technological developments. From these developments have come tech trends that have the IT world buzzing. Understanding tech trends may not be …
How to Get Employees to Listen to Your Feedback
Have you ever felt the frustration of giving feedback to an employee who isn’t really listening to you? Having your words fall on deaf ears in this way is maddening. …
Become a Better Manager by the End of the Week
Would you like to become a better manager by the end of the week? Probably so. Rarely are people in management positions uninterested in becoming better at what they do, …
How to Unlock Employee Potential
It’s rare to meet a person fully living up to his or her professional potential. Many people come close, but there is almost always room for improvement. It’s undeniable that …
Is Your Company’s Branding Attracting Bad Hires?
Hiring managers, imagine for a moment that you are conducting a job interview that is going well. You like the candidate, his or her resume is perfect, and things are …
Promoting Training Transfer in the Workplace: Tips for Supervisors
Imagine for a moment that you are playing basketball with a team of peers. Your team’s goal in playing is to, of course, win. Your whole heart is in the …
Become a Better Manager By Learning to Read Employees’ Body Language
Did you know that you can become a better manager by taking a few minutes right now to learn how to read body language? It’s true. Accurately reading an employee’s …
3 Reasons Why Setting BIG Goals for Employees Increases Productivity
Low productivity hurts a company. If your workforce is not as productive as it should be, something needs to change. As a manager, you must find a solution that will …
3 Signs You’re an Ineffective Manager, and What to Do About It
Have you ever had a manager whom you feared or disliked? If so, you understand the misery of working under an ineffective manager. More than likely, this person was lacking …
How to Keep Employees from Quitting After the New Year
Have you noticed that employees tend to quit shortly after the New Year? If you’ve ever felt frustrated or stumped by this, you are not alone; keeping employees on board …
10 Ways to Make Your Employees Like You in 2017
Do you want your employees to like you? A better question is “what manager doesn’t want his or her employees’ admiration?” Thankfully, luck has nothing to do with whether or …
How to Tell an Employee to Dress More Professionally
“We need to talk about the way you dress when you are at work.” This is a statement that no manager wants to say to an employee. Because the topic …
5 Signs You Should Move an Employee Into Management
Moving an employee into a management position is no small thing. Sometimes it is done out of desperation/a lack of personnel. In these cases, company leaders will often find the …
Are You Too Hard On Your Employees?
Every manager struggles to find the balance between not being too hard on his or her employees and maintaining high standards for performance. While some managers easily understand how to …
Why You Should Develop Leadership Qualities in Baby Boomer Employees
Baby Boomers, once the largest generation in the workforce, are beginning to make their exit from the workplace. Still, a percentage of even the oldest of this group will remain …
Set Your Small Business Up for BIG Success
Success is coveted in the business world. Apart from success, a company is not worth much, literally or figuratively. Business leaders know this and invest their blood, sweat, and tears …
Managers, Fight Gender Bias with These Tech Tools
Gender bias has existed in the workplace since the workplace came into existence. The issue of gender inequality has improved with each decade, but it is still present. For example, …
Announcing Margaux Miller as co-host of 7th ANNUAL SPIRIT OF WINNIPEG AWARDS GALA
Pinnacle is proud to announce Margaux Miller as co-host of The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce’s seventh annual Spirit of Winnipeg Awards Gala. “I am honoured and thrilled to have been …
Congratulations to the 2013 Pinnacle Staffing Opportunity Scholarship Winners!
In partnership with the University of Winnipeg, Pinnacle would like to congratulate this year’s recipients of the Pinnacle Staffing Opportunity scholarships. Two scholarships each year go to support Aboriginal students, …
Top Blog Posts in 2011
Here at Pinnacle, we are proud to offer a range of tips and tools to help professionals reach their career goals, and for organizations across Winnipeg to achieve more. As …
Pinnacle’s Trevor Finch Selected for Red River College’s Billboard Campaign
Pinnacle’s own, Trevor Finch, has been chosen for Red River College’s 2017 Billboard Campaign. The campaign features a select group of RRC’s diverse alumni and their innovative employers. Appearing on …
Hiring the Right Person for the Job
Isn’t it fascinating that one hiring decision can impact an entire business? It can be challenging to make a decision that will benefit a company for the long run. This is …
Being an Introvert in the Business World
Today’s business world can seem like it is dominated by extroverts. This can be intimidating for introverts who are determined to find jobs. Many aspects of a job search require …
The Importance of Good Employee Benefits Packages
Matching the right person with the right position is not easy, especially when you know it is only the first step to keeping the valuable employee by your side. It …
5 Social Media Mistakes That Could Damage Your Career
These days, everyone likes to share…whether it’s what’s for dinner, where to get the best deals, or pictures of a recent beach-side vacation. But, as one of the leading employment …
Be a Success Story – Interview Preparation Tips
This economy has brought it’s share of “hard knock” stories – tales of people struggling to find work, or losing a long-term position. Sure, the economy is rough, but you …
Happy Thanksgiving From Pinnacle!
The second Monday in October this year falls on Monday, October 10. The entire Pinnacle team would like to wish you and yours a wonderful holiday. To help you celebrate, …
A Guide to Staffing – Price Doesn’t Always Equal Quality
How many times have you made a decision to purchase a cheaper product, only to find out that the quality reflected the price? Doesn’t make much sense, does it? When …
Should I Purchase a Premium LinkedIn Account?
LinkedIn has quickly become a must-have for many professionals, particularly those in sales, marketing or recruiting. With more than 100 million members, LinkedIn provides a great deal of potential for …
Canadian Labour Force Survey – March 2011
The most recent release (April 7, 2011) from the Canadian Labour Force shared some very interesting statistics and employment trends. Here is a breakdown of some of the key findings: …
When Hiring a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company Makes Sense
As the recruiting process becomes more and more complicated, many companies have contracted with firms to outsource their recruiting process. Known as Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), allows a business to …
Writing Effective Job Descriptions
Writing effective job descriptions is part art, part science. The difference between a good job description and a great job description can mean the difference between recruiting average and exceptional …
Could YOU Be the Reason Your Employees Are Quitting?
As a manager or an employer, what work-related problems keep you up at night? Perhaps a high employee turnover rate is an issue that has you worried. This is one …
Common Annoyances at Work
What bothers people most at work? According to a recent survey, co-workers who don’t manage their time well is the number one irritation, followed by gossip. Other behaviors that cause …