by Mississauga Board of Trade | Mar 4, 2015 | Hiring, Human Resources, Uncategorized
By Jan van der Hoop Nearly 90% of the time, the reason people fail in their job has nothing to do with skills or experience, and everything to do with attitudes and fit. We’ve all hired someone who looked great on paper and interviewed really well, even though...
by Mississauga Board of Trade | Feb 26, 2015 | Hiring, Human Resources
By Marc Belaiche This article covers why reference checking has become a vital step in the hiring process for all organizations. Tougher Job Market Given the economic downturn of recent years, some job seekers may be more likely to take liberties with their education,...
by Mississauga Board of Trade | Feb 9, 2015 | Human Resources
By Dorothy Hagel Naming the right estate trustee to administer the money for beneficiaries is the most important decision that has to be made during the estate planning process for any estate. Family dynamics, relationships, conflicts, personalities, acumen, skills,...
by Mississauga Board of Trade | Feb 5, 2015 | Human Resources, Workplace Safety
By Dianne Rende Every February we think of hearts as Valentine’s Day nears and we honour the loves in our lives. Unfortunately, some may endure the emotional pain of a broken heart due to a failed relationship. Broken hearts, from a purely physical perspective, are a...
by Mississauga Board of Trade | Feb 4, 2015 | Hiring, Human Resources, Uncategorized
By Jan van der Hoop Résumés have been around for so long, we just take them for granted. They became popular after WWII, and the essence of the document has not changed in the last 75 years. But relying on the résumé as the admission ticket for candidates to introduce...
by Mississauga Board of Trade | Jan 28, 2015 | Human Resources, Research, Uncategorized
By Devin Kreuger “Why do I live where the air hurts my face?” I saw that message on Twitter recently, and it made me smile. But it brings to mind the fact that it is cold all the time these days… The daylight is elusive… It’s dark when we wake, and dark again when we...
