As a manufacturing employee, you are inundated with tips on safe working practices throughout your day. These tips are typically centered around accident prevention like team lifting, keeping work areas free of cords and debris, spill clean-up, etc. However, many safety programs are lax when it comes to helping you understand how you can prevent… Read more »
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Am I Protected Against Discrimination in the Workplace?
Nearly 90% of all workers in Canada are protected from discrimination by employment laws established by their province or territory. It is required for employers to follow those laws and to post an Employment Standards Act poster in plain sight for all employees. Even so, many employees who feel they have been wronged often wonder if they are actually protected from discrimination in… Read more »
What to Do If You Are Falsely Accused of Sexual Harassment
The #MeToo era is all about taking victims seriously and developing zero-tolerance attitudes when it comes to harassment in the workplace. This is an extremely important movement for anyone who has ever felt victimized by someone in power, and it is leading to significant change. However, it has also shone a spotlight on false allegations… Read more »
This Is How Locum Tenens Changes Lives
The modern healthcare system relies on locum tenens practitioners and professionals every day. Without these critical providers, healthcare staff can be overworked, and patients can experience higher stress and poor outcomes. Locum tenens means “place holder” in Latin and it is the term used for physicians and practitioners who fill gaps on an existing staff…. Read more »
Types of Temporary Healthcare Positions
Healthcare facilities have ever-fluctuating needs and they rely on healthcare staffing agencies to help meet demand quickly. There are a variety of temporary healthcare positions available for professionals, practitioners, and medical support staff in nearly every field, and temporary work can be a great way to build a career in the industry. Why Choose a… Read more »
6 Tips on How to Answer What Motivates You in an Interview
You’ll hear a lot of the same questions in every job interview throughout your tech career. One of those questions is, “What motivates you?” This might seem like an easy question to answer, but it catches a lot of candidates off guard. What hiring managers really want to uncover are the things that make you tick… Read more »
Should You Relocate for a Job?
Landing a new tech job comes with excitement and some challenges. That excitement and those challenges are amplified with the prospect of relocating to a new city or town. Weighing the pros and cons of relocating for a job can be stressful, so it is important to know which questions to ask yourself to make the right… Read more »
Learn How to Obtain Your Forklift Operator Certification
Forklift drivers move Canadian business – literally. Working in warehouses, distribution, construction and more, these professionals move large pallets of materials, products and heavy objects. They may be responsible for inventory and recordkeeping, as well. Forklift operators are in high demand across Ontario, but certification is required to land a job. Here is what you… Read more »
How to Answer, “What’s Your Greatest Strength” During a Job Interview
In every job interview, you will likely be asked, “What is your greatest strength?” Because this is a common question, and one that seems innocuous, many candidates fail to prepare for it. However, take time to prepare an answer to this question because landing the job is all about showcasing your strengths against the needs… Read more »
Interview Jitters? These Tips Will Help You Ace It
You did it. You’ve applied for the job you wanted, and you got a call back for an interview. Congratulations. Now it’s time to get to the real work: preparing for the interview process. Don’t panic. There are a few steps you can take to make sure you nail that meeting, leaving your prospective employer… Read more »