Many businesses begin hiring seasonal employees at this time of the year, in preparation for the busy holiday season. Temporary workers at this time of year are usually hired by ski resorts, retail stores, and event companies that are hosting holiday-themed events. Although such employees are hired typically for six months or less, this type...
A labour shortage across sectors is the latest challenge facing Canadian small and medium-sized businesses. A recent study found that 55% of small and medium-sized businesses in Canada are having a hard time finding new employees. This in turn is affecting their business growth and capacity to deliver orders on time. The study, based on...
The purpose of an interview is to assess if a candidate would be a good fit for the job. Traditional interview questions, however, are mostly based on an applicant’s resume. They focus on the applicant’s education, work history, technical skills. But they provide little insight into how a particular candidate will use that life experience...
The human rights law in Canada prohibits discrimination in employment. This also applies to job advertisements, the information sought on application forms and the questions asked during the interview. The legislation and protected grounds vary slightly across provinces. For instance, the Ontario Human Rights Code clearly prohibits employers from asking inappropriate questions that contravene the grounds protected...
An onboarding process is crucial to orient new employees to a company and its culture. It creates a sense of belonging and helps new staff feel welcomed and engaged. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most recruiting at present is being done remotely. The same holds true for the onboarding process. Both can be challenging, especially...
An employee referral is when a company’s existing employee recommends a job candidate from their networks. Employee referral programs are an internal form of recruitment, and companies that implement this recruitment strategy will typically provide an employee referral reward – to the employee who is successful in referring the right individual for a position. Employee...
What is a confidentiality/non-disclosure agreement? A confidentiality agreement, also known as a non-disclosure agreement, is a legally binding contract made between two or more parties. Typically, these agreements are used when sharing sensitive information between parties. Confidentiality agreements work to confirm the terms of the agreement and ensure that the information being shared is not...
Interns can provide employers with extra hands on demanding projects, another individual to promote the company brand, the opportunity to “test-run” an employee to see if they have long-term potential in the organization, and much more! Internships can also be beneficial to young or inexperienced workers by providing them with a hands-on, practical experience in...
Now that school is in session, Alberta business owners should be aware of how this will impact their employment of students. The academic term and work hours affect the minimum wage student workers are entitled to. Additionally, they are subject to special rules based on their age and type of work they are doing. However,...
