Whatever the position you’re looking to fill, there’s one key element you should be aiming to decipher in your next interview, and that’s mindset. Mindset affects every aspect of our work, from the way we tackle challenges to the care we take in execution. It affects the way we communicate with our colleagues, the relationships […]
Any business leader worth their salt knows all too well the importance of marketing via word of mouth. Word of mouth is a crucial tool in any small to medium business’s arsenal. Besides simply adding revenue and increasing your base of clientele, word of mouth improves your brand recognition and builds your reputation. Your customers […]
A recruitment campaign is nothing without the amazing candidates out there looking for work – that is, sourcing and/or attracting them well enough to have them apply to your open vacancy. Whether you’re looking to fill temporary labour or permanent positions, it comes down to a strong solid sourcing strategy. What is sourcing? Sourcing is […]
The pandemic has affected the world as we know it in its entirety. While many places around the world navigate into the new sense of normality, others are still working their way through tough times. The landscape changes every day. And the same can be said for the talent landscape – an area that, perhaps, […]
The worldwide job market is a crazy place right now. The situation we find ourselves in is unprecedented. There are many jobs out there, but a large number of jobseekers also (many of whom weren’t expecting to find themselves so). Yet, with that being the case, many employers find themselves unable to find the skills […]
Technology. It’s at the forefront of everything we do these days. So it makes sense that building a career working hands-on alongside it is a great choice. And where better to do so than within North America’s thriving manufacturing industry? The manufacturing sector this year has faced challenges it never saw coming. But let’s go […]
We’ve all had those days when the list seems to be either never-ending or, worse yet, constantly growing. You’re busy, but nothing’s getting done. Why is that? The truth is, there’s a huge difference between being busy and being productive. The busy vs productive debate is ever-raging. Being busy isn’t always a bad thing – […]
How many times have you heard a business leader, entrepreneur or manager of people say, “We just can’t get the staff,”? Hiring is an ongoing, ever-challenging activity for employers to undertake. Building a solid talent attraction strategy isn’t the half of it – there’s finding them, managing the process, and all the paperwork that goes […]
The word “sustainable” is thrown around at the moment, particularly in the manufacturing industry. Usually it’s in regard to how businesses source, manufacture or dispose of products. It’s a hot topic of conversation – and rightly so. But today, we’re not talking about sustainability in the physical sense. Sustainable recruiting is far less tangible; it’s […]
In a manufacturing environment, there’s little more important to keep front and centre than the importance of health and safety. Health and safety governs your workplace in so many ways; it even trickles down into your overall productivity and output as a plant. And, as an employer, it should be your priority. But how to […]