by Mississauga Board of Trade | May 27, 2015 | Human Resources, Social Media, Uncategorized
By Marc Belaiche Social media is here to stay, and when it comes to searching for a job, more people are finding opportunities through these channels. This article will give you some tips on how to use social media to your advantage when it comes to searching for a...
by Mississauga Board of Trade | May 4, 2015 | Hiring, Human Resources, Uncategorized
By Jan van der Hoop There’s an old adage that birds of a feather flock together. We naturally prefer to surround ourselves with others who share our attitudes, values and standards. This truth of human behavior is at work in your business whether you know it or not....
by Mississauga Board of Trade | Apr 29, 2015 | Human Resources, Uncategorized
By Marc Belaiche Whether your work experience is rich or minimal, there are many advantages, and some disadvantages, of volunteering if you are searching for a new job. This article explores both sides. PROS Learn a new skill – Volunteering is a great way to...
by Mississauga Board of Trade | Apr 7, 2015 | Hiring, Human Resources
By Jan van der Hoop Are you seeing top candidates, or top performers? Over the years we’ve been taught to look for specific things when we evaluate candidates: a good cover letter, a solid résumé (and God help them if there are typos); they show up early for the...
by Mississauga Board of Trade | Mar 31, 2015 | Hiring, Human Resources
GUEST BLOGGER By Alexandra Lopez-Pacheco Has your company reviewed its HR policies and practices for age prejudice? Has it committed to a multi-generational workforce as part of its diversity initiatives? Has it looked not just at how to combat ageism–in both...
by Mississauga Board of Trade | Mar 25, 2015 | Hiring, Human Resources
By Marc Belaiche With the significant increase in how much time people spend on social media, it’s no secret that when you’re looking to recruit for your organization, social media can be an effective medium for you to use to find quality candidates. It can be...
