Social media is all about transparency. This can be a good thing! Its a great opportunity for your company to share what its really like to work there, and show off the personality of your brand and your people. So how can you highlight the personality of your staff, and the environment of your company on sites like Facebook?
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ryanstgermaine
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November 16th, 2010
How Long is Too Long?
As the economy works to pull itself out of recession, there are still many Canadians who are struggling to find work. These individuals hail from the blue collar factories to the white collar boardrooms and comprise everyone in between. It has been a challenging period for many, although with long-term joblessness on the rise, the effects can be devastating. The Globe & Mail has created a comprehensive report looking at this very issue.
Read MoreOctober 13th, 2010
The Good, the Bad and the (not so) Ugly Truth about Social Media in the Workplace
The above comic may poke fun at social media policies in the workplace, but it is an issue that abounds in offices everywhere. According to a survey conducted by eMarketer.com in April of this year, nearly four in 10 (39 per cent) U.S. companies surveyed still ban social media in the workplace and it is estimated that it costs businesses $2 billion USD in lost productivity globally each year.
Read MoreOctober 7th, 2010
The death of the Canadian dream? Not necessarily…
In a National Post article by Andrew Mayeda, he discusses the challenges faced by the Millennials — those born after 1980 — in finding a job in todays economy. Specifically he profiles an individual with a masters degree in international affairs and volunteer experience working abroad for non-profit organizations. At 27 she is finding it challenging to find full-time employment and has been forced to take a contract job.
Read MoreSeptember 29th, 2010
Setting the Stage for Successful Recruitment Interviews
It is often said that, we remember a third of what we hear, half of what we read, and 100% of what we feel. If you were to ask recent job applicants how they felt after having gone through the recruitment process at your organization, what would they say? Respected? Frustrated? Enlightened?
Read MoreSeptember 10th, 2010
Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey
Today Statistics Canada released its monthly Labour Force Survey and the results are slightly more positive than economists had anticipated. There were 35,800 jobs created in August and the unemployment rate edged up a tenth of a percentage point to 8.1%, due to higher participation in the labour market. The Canadian job market has now regained nearly all of the jobs lost during the recession, however, the unemployment rate is roughly 2 per cent higher than it was prior to the start of the decline. This may be partly…
Read MoreJune 28th, 2010
Dress UP!
This past month, theres been a lot of online chatter about corporate dress codes and what (or what not) to wear to work. (Surely initiated by the recent, salacious news that Citigroup is being sued by a former employee who claims she was fired for dressing too provocatively- details here). It reminds me of a message my late uncle passed on to me early in my professional career.
Read MoreNovember 12th, 2009
Employee retention programs – ideas for retaining staff
Employee retention programs offer organizations several strategies for reducing turnover. Since people are the only assets that can literally get up and walk out the door, employee retention programs can be vital in a tight job market.
Read MoreNovember 12th, 2009
Voice Mail for Job Seekers
Ever called a phone number and got a voice mail message like one of these?
Heeeeeeeeeey ..Its Jerry! I cant stop to talk right now either too hung over or too busy hitting clubs! Leave me a message.
Read MoreNovember 10th, 2009
10 Things You Must Do Before That Successful Interview
You’ve worked hard to get here. You’ve sent out 31 resumes, networked, attended job fairs, enrolled in school for more education you’ve taken all the right steps.
Then, one afternoon the phone rings. “Yes, we’d like you to come in for an interview. Is next Tuesday at 10:00 alright with you?” Alright???!!!
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