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At some point in your career you may be asked to write a LinkedIn recommendation. The request could come from anyone – a manager, co-worker, or even a service provider. You could currently be [...]

Though leaving a voicemail is a simple thing, nerves, stress, and miscommunication can result in you leaving a less-than-professional message. Here are some tips to leave courteous and [...]

When hiring new employees, the costs can quickly add up. First there is the cost of job postings, followed by the time your managers spend reviewing resumes, interviewing and negotiating offers. [...]

Interviews are hard because every word you say is being scrutinised. You know a wrong answer could cost you the position you want. Which is why it is so important to be prepared. Any Google [...]

As the companies we work for grow and change, we often find our selves needing to conduct complex interviews for positions we are not necessarily familiar with. Even if you are hiring for a [...]

One of your best employees has given their notice.  You know that you can’t change their mind and get them to stay. You also know they will want to leave a positive impression behind for future [...]

For most people, a defining feature of an effective leader is someone that helps their employees become better at their role, and facilitates career growth.  One of the key ways this is done is [...]

It is a common belief that leaders are ‘born’ and not ‘made’. We tend to think that if someone has all the right leadership traits, or if someone is a Subject Matter Expert, they will [...]

In an era of shared workspaces, freelancers, consulting roles, and expats working overseas, the number of contract workers worldwide is constantly growing. In Canada, 13.6% of the workforce was [...]

With so many factors involved in the hiring process, it is important to hire the best person for the role. A hasty, unsuitable hiring decision can be costly down the line. At the same time, [...]