The Art of Recruiting a Manager: Choosing Wisely for Your Team’s Success
When it comes to building a resilient and efficient team the manager at its helm is the compass that guides the ship. Selecting the right individual for a managerial position is a strategic decision that can have lasting impacts on your business’s trajectory. Here’s a digest on how to recruit a manager who will not […]
2023 workforce trends….
With the start of another year it’s a strong labour market with just a 3.7% unemployment rate, close to its lowest rate in 50 years… So, what does this all mean? The unemployment rate measures the number of unemployed people actively looking for work. And yet, the unemployment rate is a “lag indicator,” which means […]
How to retain a valued employee who’s thinking of leaving
In today’s turbulent market place it is no surprise that employee retention is a critical competitive differentiator. A company’s ability to hold on to its top performers – especially in a market where recruitment is tough – has profound ramifications for its ability to operate at a high level, without the disruptions that staff turnover […]
The 5 skills employees will need in tomorrow’s workplace
Covid-19 has created enormous changes in the workplace. Regardless of their jobs, employees needed to adapt rapidly to massive changes ranging from working remotely to changes in operations. As businesses continue to operate in a pandemic and plan for the future, here are some of the essential skills that I believe employees will need for […]
How to identify top performers?
As the saying goes “You are only as good as your team.” High growth companies need fast-growing teams; they need the best possible teams to stay ahead. So how do you identify top talent? It is certainly out there, especially as many workers look to use this unprecedented time to pursue new opportunities. The key […]
5 Strategies to improve diversity and inclusion in recruiting
To build success, it’s critical for companies to actively recruit a wider range of employees. A 2015 report by McKinsey revealed that, among the 366 companies surveyed, the top-performing companies were also the most diverse. It makes sense. If your company supports a diverse, inclusive environment, you’re more likely to have happy and engaged employees, […]
How to recruit top talent
Attracting the best people to come work for your company will take some strategy: strong employer branding, a great job candidate experience through the recruitment cycle, and good pay and benefits to seal the deal. However you also need a strategy that works to your advantage – finding job candidates with the right characteristics that lead to a high performing […]
How to attract and retain the best people
Alot of companies say that employees are their most valuable assets, but do not all walk the talk. It takes a lot of time and effort to find, recruit and retain the right people to join your company. It also takes considerable time to onboard and get them to the point that they are making […]
How to recruit and train top employees..
As your company moves beyond the start up to a growth stage, it’s your employees who will have the most impact on the long-term performance of your business. In fact, in my experience businesses thrive because they’ve been able to recruit and retain talent who are able to move into leadership roles. Below are three strategies I […]
10 Crucial Interview Questions to Ensure a Culture Fit
Having great employees who ‘fit’ your company’s culture, is one of the most important components of any business. That means that during the recruitment process you have to ask the right questions that determine whether or not an applicant fits your culture. Below are my favourite interview questions which will help assess this: 1. What […]
