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 […]
It’s often said that the hardest part of running a business is finding the right staff. Staff who are reliable, competent and committed don’t come around every day, so making the right decisions with regards to hiring is crucial. So, when your business faces a challenge or stepping-stone which you’ve deigned to solve by bringing […]
There are many different routes you can take when deciding your next career move. Long gone are the days of one kind of job type being ‘better’ than the other. Employers and job seekers alike are embracing the differences and various benefits to a variety of employees – blended workforces, in which a combination of […]
Business owners and managers can unite in their understanding of how toxic employees can cause a flood of negativity either towards other staff members or the work environment. This strain can lead to the loss of great employees, or business owners closing shop to avoid dealing with these types of people. According to Hanny Lerner, […]
Summer is the time of year many people look for new jobs. Maybe it’s the spring air, the feelings of newness? Maybe you are a new grad looking for your first career? Maybe you’re simply looking for a change? Whatever the reason, here at NLG, we want to help you take your job search to […]
If you’ve been job-hunting, you may have realized that one big thing employers look for in their employees is initiative. Initiative is the ability to take charge and complete your tasks independently, to be a “self-starter”. While the definition is helpful, it doesn’t exactly clarify what a self-starter looks like. The Economic Times recently published […]
Across Canada skilled trade workers are in shortage. This has been a running theme for months and the pattern only seems to keep progressing. Some steps are being taken to try to resolve the shortage and meet demand, however. For example, Skills Ontario recently brought on a new CEO, Ina Howcroft, who believes there is […]
Having difficulty-finding employees? Looking for someone to fill a niche role? Too many resumes to sift through? Consider a recruiter! Staffing Why Use a Recruiter? April 30, 2018 Having difficulty-finding employees? Looking for someone to fill a niche role? Too many resumes to sift through? Consider a recruiter! According to Lou Alder, industry expert: “There […]