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The State of Blue Collar Canada: Satisfied with Work and Life ◄

According to several recent studies, blue collar jobs will continue to be in demand, but shortages of blue collar workers persist with no end in sight. Reports from the Business Development Bank of Canada, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, and the Conference Board of Canada all heed the same warning: Canadian businesses are having a hard time finding […]

Express Honored with Best of Staffing Talent Award ◄

During a job seeker’s market, ensuring you hire the right candidates and retaining your new hires is more important than ever before. Several factors contribute to successful job placement, and employee satisfaction is high on the list. Employee satisfaction comes in many forms including, advancement opportunities, employee development, recognition, benefits, and the right job fit. […]

Top 3 Strengths—and Weaknesses—of Introvert Employees ◄

Think about your employees. Odds are you could easily identify introverts and extroverts among the team. Who are the more social and action-oriented types? Who tends to be quieter and more contemplative? Both personality types have their distinct advantages and disadvantages in the workplace, and as their leader, an important part of your role is […]

The Results Are In: 73% of Companies Do Not Employ a Workplace Chaplain ◄

In January, we polled our readers about whether or not their companies have a workplace chaplain and with 73% of the votes, the vast majority of respondents reported that they did not have access to a chaplain at their company. However, among that group, the sentiment was split on whether or not a workplace chaplaincy […]

New White Paper: The State of Blue Collar America ◄

Previously a declining sector of the United States workforce, blue collar jobs are growing at the fastest rate in nearly three and a half decades, yet workers are scarcer than ever, according to studies from The Washington Post and The Conference Board, respectively. This unique combination of circumstances creates significant new opportunities for Americans who may not have […]

Infographic: 6 Ways Leaders Inspire Their Teams ◄

The most successful and admired leaders focus on not just leading their teams, but also inspiring them. Check out this infographic from InitiativeOne, an organization that helps companies transform their cultures through coaching, strategic planning, and training, for some great insight into six ways leaders inspire their teams.

Pushing or Pulling ◄

A message from author, motivational speaker, and leadership expert Jim Stovall. All of us need to become successful leaders. No matter who you are, you are leading and being led all the time. We must be aware of who we are following and who is following us. Leadership is among the most discussed and least understood topics. Ronald […]

5 Tips for Overcoming Impostor Syndrome ◄

You’ve built an accomplished track record of success, continuously expanded your skill set, proven you have leadership potential, and you’re now being acknowledged and rewarded for it with a big promotion. The only problem—you can’t seem to shake a sinking feeling that maybe they made a mistake and you aren’t actually ready for this responsibility. […]

Poll: What Is Your Preferred Method of Interacting with Job Seekers? ◄

It’s a job seeker’s market and many companies are struggling to find qualified workers with the right mix of skills and experience to fill empty roles. However, in many cases, how a company interacts with job seekers may be what’s holding them back from hiring the best and brightest talent. So, we want to know, […]

Baby Boomers Want to Keep Working in Retirement ◄

In the U.S., Labor Shortage Helps Baby Boomers to Keep Working in Retirement; Poll a Wake-Up Call to Employers Struggling with Labor Shortages. Though an estimated 10,000 baby boomers retire daily, many still in the workplace foresee retirement to come later than expected-either by choice due to the labor shortage or out of necessity because of economic […]

4 Expert Tips for Bringing More Transparency to Your Hiring Process ◄

Imagine you find a job candidate who seems perfect. Their resume lists all the right skills and experiences. On social media, they share articles about the latest industry trends. In the interview, their personality shines. It’s a no-brainer. You have to hire this individual. But when they show up to their first day of work, […]

How to Build a Successful Corporate Learning Culture ◄

Giving your employees the opportunity to learn at work has several benefits. Not only does it sharpen their skills for their current role, but it also gives them the opportunity to develop professionally for the future. A company that cares about its employees by giving them multiple opportunities to expand their skill sets is one […]

4 Steps to Avoid Misunderstandings During the Staffing Process ◄

There’s an inherent difficulty in the relationship between staffing professionals and their clients. Employers come to you because you are an expert at finding the best employees. You’re better equipped to effectively attract and asses talent. But because clients don’t have the knowledge of how staffing works, they don’t always share your perspective on the […]

Going Global: How to Manage Remote Applicants and Hires ◄

Today’s work environment is drastically different from even 10 years ago. Technology now allows you to look for — and hire — candidates anywhere in the world. They no longer need to be in your office for the job interview or even once they’re hired. The benefit to hiring employees who don’t necessarily live in […]

Get Recruiting Right At Your Startup With Advice From This Thoughtful People Leader ◄

Bharath Jayaraman, Director of HR at JUUL Labs (former VP of People at Paxos), chats with Josh about the 3 pillars of startup recruiting on The Growth Recruiting Podcast. Bharath and Josh focus their conversation on setting and implementing a high hiring bar across the company, building a strong in-house sourcing engine, and developing your […]

3 Traits You’ll Love to Find in Entry-Level Talent ◄

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. As a time designated for celebrating our emotional responses to people who excite and inspire us every day, it’s only appropriate we look at an event all recruiters are passionate about: finding great talent. Discovering a fantastic candidate reminds you just how much you love your job. This […]

3 Steps to Align Your Internal Mobility and Talent Acquisition Strategies ◄

It’s the news every talent acquisition professional dreads: another rockstar employee is moving on to a new opportunity. Whenever this happens, you’re hit with a double whammy. You lose a talented employee and you have to start the search for a competent replacement. And right now, that’s not an easy task. In fact, the latest […]

How to Keep Candidates Engaged After Extending a Job Offer ◄

The current length of the hiring process is frustrating for employers and hiring professionals alike. Due to low unemployment and scarce talent pools, it’s taking longer to fill vacancies. In fact, a 2018 survey by CareerBuilder revealed 23 percent of employers have seen their time-to-hire increase by three or more weeks. When you finally find […]

3 Proven Team Building Activities to Motivate Your Employees ◄

While corporate event planning such as team building events is usually associated with cheesy activities and awkward games, that doesn’t have to be the case. If done correctly, team building can be not only exciting for everyone involved, but also have huge benefits for your company, which is why they are growing in popularity every […]

Drive Candidate Conversions Like This Dynamic Duo ◄

Rebecca Price and Lee Gutman, VP of People and Head of Recruitment at Enigma, discuss how they reassessed their recruitment on The Growth Recruiting Podcast. With a data-driven approach, they used 3 lenses to evaluate and improve their recruiting outreach, interviewing process, and candidate nurturing. They discuss with Josh about how to create and assign […]