Scorching. On fire. Hot. You may have recently heard these “buzz words” about Canada’s labour market. According to Statistics Canada, Canada’s labour market added 337,000 jobs in February, more than balancing the loss of 200,000 jobs in January. Canada’s jobless rate has fallen to below pre-pandemic levels. A candidate-driven market where job postings are bountiful, [...]
In the fast-paced and growing tech sector, Human Resources needs to be a key component in your growth strategy. Factors including compensation, employee benefits, employee recruitment, onboarding and other HR processes often need to happen simultaneously as start-ups pursue product launches while rapidly scaling up their teams. As you know, first impression is everything. Taking [...]
In an ideal world, there would be little to no ambiguity surrounding the ‘facts’ of a workplace investigation. Accounts provided by witnesses would always be consistent, making it relatively straightforward to determine exactly what has occurred. In reality, it is not uncommon for people to present two very different sets of facts when recalling the [...]
Should we hire candidate A or candidate B? Will we work with the supplier who charges less or the one who offers more? Do we need a new strategy to reach our business goals? These are just a few of the important kinds of decisions that managers and business leaders face every day. As 'information [...]
There's no question that a great onboarding process is critical to employee success. A lack of clarity, communication and support in the first foundational weeks and months of a new role is the fastest way to see enthusiasm, productivity, and employee retention rates plummet. Even before the pandemic, onboarding was a challenge for many organizations. [...]
In our new blog segment, we're interviewing some of our past Career Transition program participants to learn more about how they approached their job search and the services and supports they received from Cenera throughout their Career Transition process. Today we chat with Lance V., who participated in our Career Transition program in 2021. Hi [...]
Every organization has a duty to investigate reported or even suspected incidents of employee misconduct or prohibited activity. While a prompt response with a neutral, fair and organized investigative process is essential to enable resolution of the immediate issues and to move toward workplace restoration, there are additional considerations. Given the complexity and stress involved [...]
While there is widespread agreement that diverse, inclusive workplaces are a good thing, the hard reality is that Indigenous people, people of colour, women and all other equity-deserving groups continue to be underrepresented in the workforce. A new Statistics Canada study looked at data on women executives from an intersectional lens and found that disparities by gender [...]
As the future of the workplace continues to evolve, many companies are opting for hybrid models that combine the benefits and flexibility of working from home with the team-building and creativity that shared office space provides. And as the pandemic rages on, the need for hybrid and remote work options will continue to be essential [...]
Business leaders have many reasons for choosing to work with a professional coach. Whether they're looking to pursue a strategic goal, receive honest feedback, or work with an experienced advisor in the decision-making process, a business coach can help current (and future) leaders unlock their full potential. But to get the most out of a [...]
