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November 2021

Hats for Hope 2021

By |2021-11-15T14:38:28-04:00November 15, 2021|TalentSphere, Hats for Hope, Brain Tumour|

Hats for Hope is a movement to raise awareness of brain cancer in Canada.

Of the 27 people diagnosed with a brain tumour every day in Canada, 8 of those will find out they have brain cancer. Malignant or not, brain tumours are life-altering and treatment options are limited and often invasive.

Hope, however, is limitless.

Together let’s share some HOPE!

On October 24, 2021, we recognized Brain Cancer Awareness Day by wearing our hat and spreading hope.

Hope […]

October 2021

Working from home

By |2023-09-25T16:47:36-04:00October 25, 2021|Companies, Working from home, Candidates|

Working from home.

Every year in Canada, workers spend over seven weeks commuting to and from the office. If we were to spend just one day a week working from home, we’d claw back an astonishing ten days a year.

  • People who work from home
  • Why do they work from home?
  • Working for a company
  • What’s it really like
  • What are the practicalities?
  • Other factors

 

People who work from home

June 2021

Writing a Job Specification

By |2023-09-25T14:58:46-04:00June 28, 2021|Writing a job specification, Companies|

It’s easy to say over the phone to a recruitment consultant, what sort of person you’re looking for and what they’ll be doing. But how could you benefit from really getting a grip on a detailed job and person spec?

Why bother?

Before you place a job advertisement or register your vacancy with a recruitment consultancy, it’s wise to invest some time evaluating just what it is you’re after.

Ways to Improve Candidate Communication

By |2023-09-25T15:03:46-04:00June 17, 2021|Companies, Ways to Improve Candidate Communication|

Providing a positive candidate experience doesn’t mean sending applicants a fancy gift basket or offering generous sign-on bonuses. Candidate experience centers around communication. At the very least, that involves informing applicants when they are no longer in the running for the position, keeping them out of the resume black hole. 

As you communicate with candidates, consider these three simple ways to ensure a positive experience throughout the recruiting process. 

Be […]

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