New Hire
Integrating People with Disabilities into the Workplace
The BC Centre for Ability helps interested employers tap into and hire people with disabilities through workplace training sessions. Some of these discussions start at the earliest steps of the recruitment process, including what kind of questions to ask (and not to ask), how to ensure an inclusive interview process, and other recruitment tips.
How to Hire and Manage Millennials
Learn to attract, manage and retain millennials. This group is sharp and capable, craving knowledge and success — just doing so in a different manner than what was done in the past. Facilitate the positive growth of your organization and capitalize on what is being referred to as the busiest generation ever. Your challenge is to get them busy working toward your business goals and success.
Leveraging go2HR’s Social Media Outlets for Recruitment
Over the last decade, social networking has transformed the way we communicate with friends, family and business contacts. So much so, it has even made its mark on the world of recruitment.
How to Compete with Big Companies when Recruiting
Every independent business owner knows that competing against the big boys for top talent has always been a tough contest to win. With their well-recognized brands and rich benefits packages, large companies seem naturally to have what it takes to attract and retain great employees. But my experience as a recruiter suggests something else: small and midsized companies have as much or even more to offer today’s best and brightest than the major corporations do — they just don’t promote it well.
Four Basic Steps to Hire the Right Person
A poor hiring decision will affect your bottom line. Not only will have you wasted your time and money in the recruiting and hiring process, you now will have to spend time fixing the problem.
New Hire Orientation Checklist
Conducting a well-planned orientation program for new staff pays many dividends for both you and your new hires. Use the list below as a guideline for creating your own effective orientation program.
How to Use Social Media for Recruitment
With so many social networks out there, from blogs to Facebook to Twitter, where should you start? Here’s a look at the fundamentals of this approach to recruitment, the leading tools and how best to use them.
How to Conduct an Effective Interview
There are several key elements in the recruitment and hiring process, including aptitude tests and reference checks, but the most crucial and valuable step is the properly conducted interview.
Resume Screening: Finding the Right Person For the Right Job
Odds are you are one of the many tourism operators in BC currently looking for experienced employees to handle the sharp increase in business. After spreading the word that you're hiring, hopefully, you are often faced with the challenging task of sorting through a large number of resumes that you've received, in search of those few that really stand out.
The Knockout Interview
These wise words should be the mantra for every organization. Especially if your company’s current hiring process consists of putting out a job posting, sifting through resumes, and hiring the first person who doesn’t throw up a major red flag during an interview, it’s time to consider a renewed approach.