This is part nine of a 12-part series. Creating a successful and productive team starts with finding great employees who fit your organizational culture. And while you may receive hundreds of job applications and interested parties, narrowing down the talent pool to hire the right candidate for the job goes beyond what hiring managers can […]
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As the old saying goes, we all stand on the shoulders of giants. One of the best habits leaders can have is to learn from those who came before them. From Elon Musk and Mary Kay Ash to Steve Jobs and Sara Blakely, the most successful entrepreneurs have some of the best advice to help […]
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Get ready to be captivated, spellbound, and motivated to make safety on the job your top priority on Wednesday, Sept. 21! Express Employment Professionals is honored to present a complimentary virtual event featuring Brad Livingston as he shares his workplace accident survival story. Join Brad Livingston as he shares his amazing true story of how […]
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With record low unemployment, yet millions of job openings across North America, it can be difficult for hiring managers to find the right candidates for the job. From rising inflation to remote opportunities to unrealistic job expectations, the barriers to employment for job seekers run the gamut. In August, we asked our readers to name […]
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Hiring efforts continue to climb as 90% of U.S. hiring decision-makers say their company plans to hire employees in key departments through the end of the year and are looking to bring full-time, mid- or entry-level workers on board. IT/technology support (29%), customer service (26%), general labor (25%) and sales (25%) are among the top […]
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After reigning for the longest term in British history, Queen Elizabeth II passed earlier last week, leaving a large void in the world of leadership and diplomacy. Although the monarchy is mostly symbolic, the former Queen managed to use her 70 years as head of the royal family to promote dignity, common good, and hope […]
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Focusing on diversity and inclusion within an organization is crucial to maintaining a healthy and supportive workforce. And while mentorship programs have always been thought of as a way to pass on wisdom from leaders to employees, executive coach and personal development advocate Patrice Gordon explains that the inverse can be just has helpful for […]
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Whether you have a small task force of highly engaged workers or lead a team within a large, multi-faceted organization, how well you and your employees manage projects can either make or break your business. And while businesses have been forced to do more with less for the past few years, it’s vital that the […]
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Concerns about an economic slowdown and possible recession have not eased the labour shortages facing companies across Canada, which are still engaged in fierce competition for workers, according to a new study from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. To prevent employees from leaving and to attract new workers, two-thirds of Canadian companies […]
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With the fourth quarter just around the corner, companies are beginning to anticipate the holiday rush. From higher production demands to seasonal upswings to managing employee holiday schedules, it can be difficult during the final months of the year to keep up with your organizational goals. So we want to know how your company plans […]
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This pet care brand is building an exceptional culture while growing rapidly, thanks in part to its successful employer brand strategy. And though stay-at-home orders certainly played a role in Chewy’s success, it isn’t just the convenience of online shopping that’s driving its transformation. Its employer brand is helmed by Senior Employer Brand Manager Kara…
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In a talent-short market, having a consistently engaged talent pool sets recruitment firms apart from their competitors. Thankfully, cutting-edge automation tools are helping recruiters to engage, nurture, and, ultimately, place top-level talent into new roles at the pace and scale demanded by their clients. In fact, according to Bullhorn’s aggregated data, agencies that use automation…
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This tech company with French roots has a unique way of framing its EVP—or, as Talend says, its JNSQ, or “je ne sais quoi.”“ Talend was on a mission to put words to what were necessarily undefinable qualities of its brand and culture. What its people marketing team, led by Global People Marketing Manager Jonathan…
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Most employers agree that great employees are at the heart of every business. To secure the best candidates, hiring managers typically put significant efforts into two key facets of the hiring process: producing an attractive job advert and properly screening the applicant’s CVs. The interviews and onboarding that follow must be conducted with the utmost…
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If you have read any business website or career publication lately, you have likely heard about “quiet quitting.” This ubiquitous hashtag that originated on TikTok features employees proudly touting their rejection of the hustle-culture mentality that blurs the lines between work and personal life. The online community quickly found its new cause to champion, and…
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The labor market continues to favor candidates. With more than 11.4 million job openings and two positions for each unemployed person, according to the latest BLS data, most organizations are scrambling to keep up with the rapid volume of hiring. Workers are leveraging this power to secure new jobs, higher wages, and better benefits. According…
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As some industries make headlines for layoffs or hiring freezes over fears of a slowing economy (and potential recession), talent acquisition teams feeling market shifts firsthand may think their only option is to slow down with it. Many may even be looking positively at the opportunity for rest after the frenzied, white-knuckle pace of hiring…
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Current headlines are littered with debates on pay in a post-pandemic hybrid world. Strikes in the UK amongst barristers are gaining momentum, professional services sectors are fighting a salary war and eye-watering C-suite bonuses are coming into question. Yet, there is still an audible silence surrounding the UK’s ever-widening gender pay gap. According to Major,…
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While it may be difficult to imagine the generation Z cohort succeeding millennials having a major impact on the workforce – with the majority still working their way through higher education and some having barely even left primary school – the reality is, that Gen Zs will make up 27% of teams by 2025. That’s…
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