Sometimes it seems that if you’ve read one article about job interview tips, you’ve read them all. While tips such as “polish your resume” and “look put together and professional” …
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 …
Questions to Ask Yourself Before a Job Interview
“Another day, another interview” sometimes feels like a job seeker’s motto. This is especially true of individuals who’ve made securing a position their full-time job. Such dedicated people often stay …
Why You Should Promote More Employees
Do you regularly promote your employees? If so, what prompts you to give the promotions? How exactly do you promote your workers? If you don’t have clear answers to these …
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 …
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 …
A Few Things to Consider Before Promoting an Employee
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 …
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 …
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 to Find a Job When You’re Over 40
Age discrimination is a real thing in the professional arena. With Millennials swarming the working world, individuals over the age of 40 sometimes feel as though they are not fairly …
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. …
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 …
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, …
New Year, New Career: Find Your Dream Job in 2016
Are you looking for a new career this new year? If so, you’re not alone – thousands of others are in your shoes. Thankfully, there are plenty of great jobs …
TED Talks Teach Employers Creative Problem-Solving Skills
Have you ever watched/listened to a TED talk that significantly impacted your life? Hundreds of thousands of people have. “Your Elusive Creative Genius” and “How to Spot a Liar” are …
3 Interview Questions All Employers Will Be Glad You Asked
Did you know that there are certain questions most employers will be glad you asked in a job interview? It’s true. And, if an employer isn’t happy to answer these …
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 …
Your LinkedIn Profile Has 10 Seconds to Make a Great Impression
Imagine that you are driving to the supermarket when a brand new song comes on the radio. If you’re like most people, that song has mere seconds to grab your …
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. …
Should You Negotiate Your Starting Salary? Yes!
There comes a time in every job seeker’s life when he or she must discuss this sticky topic with potential employers: salary. “Salary” is not a swear word, but some …
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 …