Recruiting Blog

Hybrid HR Services, Outsource HR, or In-House HR: Making the Right Human Resources Investment

A  glance at the “Quick Facts” below makes it clear that there are advantages and disadvantages to both outsourcing and in-house sourcing HR services such as HR Management, HR Payroll Management, Recruiting and PEO or EOR services. For this reason, most workplaces are hybrid, depending on the scope of operations. […]

10 Ways HR Managers Can Recruit and Retain Talent to High Living Cost Canadian Cities in 2024

Canadian cities are rated in 2024 among the most expensive for cost of living and quality of living in the world. How can HR Managers help recruit, retain and manage employees in these expensive cities? Among the top lures for talent to high-cost areas are remote work options, flexible work […]

Unemployment Rate in April Remains at 6.1%

Unemployment Rate in April Holds Steady at 6.1%

According to Statistics Canada, despite adding 90,000 jobs in April — which was 70,000 more than most economists predicted — Canada’s unemployment rate in April remained unchanged (since March) at 6.1%, following six straight months of declines. Sectors that saw the biggest job gains in April were professional, scientific and […]

Recruiting High-Quality Talent in Rural and Remote Areas of Canada

Attracting both permanent and temporary staff to rural and remote areas of Canada presents a unique set of challenges. While the closeness to nature, lower cost of living, lower housing costs, and close-knit communities offer a many lifestyle perks, the  limited amenities can be a deterrent. Recruiting expertise for relocation […]

Proposed Legislation banning Canadian work experience: Is it helpful or hurtful and how does it impact your company?

The Ontario government is set to propose legislation that would negate the requirement of Canadian work experience in job postings and application forms. If passed, this legislation would greatly aid immigrants who have trouble getting hired even with relevant work and study experience, simply because their work experience was gained […]

How Can Employers Help Employees Remain Healthy This Flu/Covid/Cold Season?

Explore a variety of proactive strategies employers can implement to promote a healthy work environment, from remote work arrangements and vaccination campaigns to leveraging technology for health and safety.

What are Generation Z looking for in an employer? Job stability, benefits and high salary top the list: new survey

Generation Z, the newest generation of workers, is entering the workforce with specific priorities and expectations. Born between 1997 and 2012, they have grown up in a world marked by technological advancements, economic turbulence, and social and environmental issues. As HR managers and employers, it is crucial to understand what […]

Top 25 Careers for Canadians in 2023 and their salaries

Canada currently has a booming job market, but is your career in demand? Check out this list of the top 25 careers in Canada to find out!

Why the “Old” Hiring Process Doesn’t Work in 2022-23 – How to Fix What’s Broken in Recruitment with Outsourced Solutions

Hiring talent is a challenge across Canada. Amidst poor market conditions, people are scrambling to snap up jobs that can pay them well enough to survive rising living costs, but the hiring process isn’t effectively connecting people to employers. As Canada continues to fight against labour shortages which have proven […]

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