Some career experts have declared the cover letter as dead – unnecessary, and a waste of time because they take so much effort to craft and so few people read …
How to Increase Your Productivity? Take a Break!
For the majority of people, work and home are two separate places for a reason. Both require our attention and effort, but in different ways, so physical separation was essential …
How to Prepare for and Stand Out at a Virtual Career Fair
In the virtual world, it is easy to slack on preparation for an event that you’ll likely be attending from the comfort of your home. While the perks of online …
Virtual Meetings: How to maximize the look and brand you are representing
By now you’ve probably seen some odd, distracting, or downright silly things happen in people’s backgrounds while in a virtual meeting: a cluttered or messy room, kids meandering in and …
The State of the Handshake: Make non-contact greetings work for you
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the way we live, do business, and how we interact – while it is important to practice non-contact greetings for keeping yourself and others safe, this …
How to Determine Compensation During COVID/Post COVID – How Has Remote Work Affected Compensation Considerations?
We live in a world where things are constantly changing, and how we determine compensation is no different. Deciding what is fair when it comes to employee pay is tricky …
Is It Worthwhile to Apply for a Job Right Now? | Job Tips & Actions to Consider
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, data shows approximately 246,600 Manitobans have applied for the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). With thousands more working from home, it might feel …
Video Interviewing Etiquette: How to Prepare for Online Job Interviews
Nowadays, using video platforms has become a common practice. But, despite the wide adoption of video interviewing, (and despite what you might have seen at the other end of your …
5 Free Mobile Apps Every Job Seeker Should Be Using
Let’s face it: finding a job can be tough. The good news is that technology can give you an edge. By downloading a mobile app or two, you can keep …
Best Interview Questions to Evaluate Potential Employees
Are you an employer or hiring manager who is responsible for screening and interviewing job candidates and looking to revamp your interview questions? Adding to your team can change your …
Working From Home: What Your Kids Are Teaching You
From the moment that our kids come into our lives, we know that it’s our responsibility to guide and teach them. But have you ever thought about what they are …
3 Characteristics Businesses Should Look for in a Potential Leader
Companies are in need of more and better leadership, especially during these uncertain economic times. “Leadership” doesn’t merely refer to top-level leaders, but leaders at all levels. Strong, confident leaders …
Easy Ways to Promote and Measure Employee Productivity
With an increasing number of individuals working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, promoting employee productivity is more important than ever before. Encouraging better performance from workers will keep employee …
3 Ways to Spark Joy in the Workplace (Even if You Work From Home)
“Sparking joy” is a phrase made popular by Marie Kondo, organization expert and founder of KonMari Media, Inc. “In Marie Kondo’s books, spark joy is a loose translation of the …
Supporting the Mental Health of Your Employees During COVID-19
Since COVID-19 began, everyone’s working lives have changed, and while we adjust to this new normal, it’s also important to remember that employees may experience anxiety, stress, and concern related …
How to Transition from Working Remotely Back to the Office & What You Need to Know Before Going Back
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that working from home is a viable option for some businesses. And while researchers suggest that more businesses may give employees remote-work options post-pandemic, chances …
3 Highly Transferable Skills You Need to Be Learning Now
There are several skills that will increase your marketability and competitiveness as a job candidate, and will ultimately help you get hired. Although the economy in many parts of the …
Onboarding Remotely
With leaders and their employees working from home, in different locations and even different time zones, successful onboarding is more crucial than ever. According to a study conducted by the …
3 Age-Inclusive Hiring Practices to Adopt Today
Age discrimination is not yet a thing of the past. The New York Times recently reported new evidence that proved that age bias in hiring is alive and well. A …
How to Keep Your Resume Safe from Age Discrimination
Age discrimination is something many job seekers have experienced. Sometimes, younger job candidates are discriminated against, but more often than not it is older candidates who are overlooked due to …
Changes You’ll See in the Recruitment Industry in 2020
The recruitment industry is in for some big changes this year. In 2019, a few of the major trends in recruiting included gamification and virtual reality, recruitment marketing, inbound recruiting, …