Career Preparation: Initiative to Create 30,000 Youth Jobs in Ontario
Ontario’s youth unemployment rate is a stinging 16.4 percent – twice as high as the province’s overall rate of 7.5 percent. It’s going to take
Resume vs. Social Media: Where to Focus When Evaluating Candidates
It’s been an interesting time for hiring and recruitment in recent years. As the global economy weathered and began recovering from the massive recession of
What Your Professional References Say about You
Prospective employers often seek professional references to validate the information presented by job candidates in their resumes and cover letters and during the interview process.
Performance Management: 7 Tips to Increase Your Effectiveness
Performance management is a critical business process, yet it’s an area identified as needing improvement in many companies. A recent study of 50,000 employees working
A Year in Review: Ontario Development Funds
Last month marked a double milestone for job growth in Ontario, as the Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) and its sister economic engine, the Southwestern
Enhance the Appeal of Your Job Listings
As the power and reach of the Internet has exploded over the years, the job search process has likewise grown at a breakneck rate. All
Hiring Slows in Canada: What Does This Mean for Employers and Candidates?
Employers and job seekers alike may have to take a new look at our nation’s job picture based on trends in the past few months
Your Job Search: Five Tips for Staying Relevant & Marketing Yourself
Once upon a time, it took many years before skills became obsolete and technology advanced to the point where talented individuals planning their next job
Using Hiring to Achieve Sustainable Growth
What is corporate sustainability and where does HR – specifically hiring and talent management – fit into the sustainability picture? For an organization to be
Half of Canadians Say They Have their Dream Jobs: Do You?
“Find a job you enjoy, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” – Confucius It appears that, at least for almost half of
Guest Blog Post: Make It Count: Valuable Experience for Working Students
Employment Professionals Canada has always found incredible talent for our clients growth. Today, we begin a new phase regarding the promotion of individuality and the
Averaging Agreements: What You Need to Know
Work Averaging Agreements is an effective tool that many companies utilize in order to run their organization efficiently. The Agreement is normally put in place