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November 30th, 2008

Tourism labour market trends

Tourism labour market trends

Two recent reports on BC’s labour market have concluded that tourism is growing throughout the province. While growth is a good thing, particularly for those who are looking for work, it can also be challenging for employers to find enough employees to fill their positions.

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November 30th, 2008

Careers in the Retail Industry

Careers in the Retail Industry

Retailing offers a great variety of opportunities for ambitious and hardworking employees. A retail career often begins with a sales associate position. Dedication and commitment will open up your career path options to positions that include assistant manager, manager, merchandiser, buyer, district manager, human resources, distribution and inventory control, public relations and ecommerce related positions.

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November 30th, 2008

Retail career labour market trends

Retail career labour market trends

In recent months, looming or existing labour shortages in BC’s construction and hospitality sectors have generated plenty of headlines, but almost unnoticed by all except those in the business is a growing staffing crisis that threatens to create severe problems for the province’s retail industry.

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November 26th, 2008

Analyzing Resumes

Analyzing Resumes

You’ve advertised that you are recruiting for a particular position, and now have a significant number of resumes to sort through. The key now is to extract the v ital details from these resumes so that you may compile a list of the best available candidates.

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November 25th, 2008

How to write an effective online employment advertisement

How to write an effective online employment advertisement

Job advertisements should gain you the best possible applicants for your vacant position. Don’t waste money by paying for non-performing employment advertisements.

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November 25th, 2008

Turning around turnover: how to keep the best employees

Turning around turnover: how to keep the best employees

Decrease employee turnover and your organization will be in a better position. You’ll need to decrease employee turnover to deal with imminent workforce changes.

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November 25th, 2008

Problem employees: seven tips for managing problem employees

Problem employees: seven tips for managing problem employees

Problem employees — you’ve worked with them, perhaps for them and now you’re in a position where you need to manage them. Problem employees pose a range of costs for employers,

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November 24th, 2008

Recruitment budget planning, upfront spending pays

Recruitment budget planning, upfront spending pays

Recruitment budget planning can help you mitigate employment costs down the road. By spending more on the recruitment process, you can help reduce future retention and turnover.

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November 24th, 2008

Job specification, your key to improving recruitment

Job specification, your key to improving recruitment

It seems easy to simply tell a recruitment consultant over the phone the sort of person you’re looking for and what they’ll be doing. However, there are benefits from developing a good understanding

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November 24th, 2008

Why you need job descriptions

Why you need job descriptions

Writing job descriptions is an important step in planning your staffing programs. They form the foundation for many important processes such as job postings, recruitment, selection, setting expectations, compensation, training and performance management.

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