Co-op Hiring: Let’s Talk Win-Win

By Anita Sangha Co-op hiring creates opportunities for students and employers alike—and creates strong proponents for the practice in the process.  Elizabeth Murray has been...

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Are Your Hiring Practices Preventing You From Finding the Right Fit?

By Karen Zukas You're hiring. Of course, you want the best fit possible. So, ideally, as a B.C.-based company, you want candidates with Canadian experience...

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Avoiding the Term Contract Trap

By Robert Smithson It’s the time of year when many employers are filling out their seasonal workforce. The mistake of routinely hiring employees on “one...

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Think Twice Before Hiring Your Spouse

By Robert Smithson In smaller businesses, such as professional offices, achieving the right mix of boss and staff is critical. Losing that sometimes hard-won balance...

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How to Ensure a Successful Probationary Period

By Ryan St.Germaine Recruiting new employees is never an easy task. From initial screening, through interviews and contract negotiation, the process can be time consuming...

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Protecting Privacy During Hiring

By Robert Smithson B.C.’s Personal Information Protection Act compels employers to protect the privacy of employees. The hiring process is one period when the employer’s...

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Easing the Anxieties of Hiring Decisions

By Kathy Holmes, CHRP Whether it is a business owner, supervisor, manager or staff involved in the process, hiring anxiety is an issue for many....

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Hiring is Back: Go Fish

By Ian J. Cook, CHRP With unemployment in BC still running above eight per cent many organizations believe that there are plenty of fish in...

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