Resumes are a crucial part of most organization’s recruitment process. In many cases, it is the first point of contact that an applicant will have with an organization. Often, the information found in one’s resume will result in them being placed in either the YES pile or the NO pile. The desire to be placed in the…
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Termination Meetings – Be Prepared, Keep it Short and Make it Neutral
inTerminating an employee is difficult regardless of the circumstances. It is difficult for the employee whose employment is being terminated and it often causes a lot of stress and emotion for the manager or team making the decision to terminate. However, you made the decision to terminate employment for a reason (a very good one…
Read MoreThree Ways to Be a Crappy HR Professional
inWork Too Hard Solve Problems Care About Employees Unfortunately, there are all too many crappy HR professionals out there. Don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of wonderful and successful HR Professionals, but there are also many (usually well-meaning) HR pros who make some common mistakes and jeopardize the effectiveness of not only…
Read MorePerformance Reviews – The Good, The Bad, and What’s Next
inThere’s been a lot of talk lately about big name companies ditching their performance reviews and saying goodbye to the traditional performance review format. While I can see why organizations are frustrated with the process, the focus of this conversation has often been on why reviews are being left behind and not enough discussion yet on…
Read MoreOh No.. Not Another Millennials Article
inMillennials have been a trending topic for LinkedIn articles, conference presentations, organization strategy sessions, and business conversations. My newsfeeds are constantly filled with Millennial articles and to be honest I’m kind of done with it. (Okay yes I’m writing this blog to weigh in with my thoughts, but after this I’m seriously done!) I am…
Read MoreCandidate Communication
inI have been in your shoes; I understand how frustrating it is when you put hours into creating a resume and cover letter, interviewing with the company and getting excited about the role, only to hear NOTHING in response. On the other hand, as an HR professional who does a great deal of recruiting, I’ve…
Read MoreAre Regular Team Meetings Worth It?
inPeople complain about the volume of meetings they attend… a lot. Is adding a weekly or monthly team meeting worth it? If you don’t think so, I’m guessing you’ve had a bad experience with a regular team meeting or feel that you and your team are too busy to add something else to your schedules. …
Read MoreMaximize Your Experience as a Sponsor at Student Events
inSponsoring a student group, co-op program, or career centre event is a fantastic opportunity to engage with up-and-coming professionals and enhance your company brand or employer profile with a key demographic. There are many types of events allowing for plenty of opportunities to select something relevant to your goals, organization, and budget. Here are some…
Read More“What are your earnings expectations?”
in“What are your earnings expectations” …*awkward silence*… This interview question is uncomfortable for many candidates. You don’t want to put yourself in a poor position when it comes to negotiation later on in the process, but you don’t want to price yourself too high and put yourself out of the running. What are interviewers looking…
Read More7 Top Tips for Writing a Job Posting that Doesn’t Suck
inDrafting a compelling job posting is one of the first and most important parts of the recruitment process. A job posting is posted internally/externally and provided to candidates but it can also be considered the “first line of defense” for bringing in the right people and filtering out the wrong. Getting the right people into…
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