Major Changes Voted In at AGM

BC HRMA has a new name. Made official at the Annual General Meeting held June 19th at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, the Association has...

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Straight Talk with the Headhunter – Assessment Tools

By Shaun Carpenter                                                            Which assessment tools would you recommend using in a hiring process? The use of psychological testing or assessment can be extremely valuable...

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Straight Talk with the Headhunter – Finding Successors

By Shaun Carpenter  The mass exodus of Baby Boomers has been delayed slightly by the global recession, but company leaders shouldn't be taking their eye...

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Straight Talk with the Headhunter – Interview Tips

By Shaun Carpenter Being interviewed? Here are seven tips for your next big one. 1. Always dress the part.  A good rule of thumb is to...

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Straight Talk with the Headhunter – References

By Shaun Carpenter When is the best time to conduct references on candidates? Every thorough selection process should include a reference stage but some factors can...

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Straight Talk with the Headhunter – Resumes

Shaun Carpenter   What happens to my resume after I send it to an executive recruiter?   Safe and sound? The most important assurance that people are...

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World Café Event Wows HR Community

By Shaun Carpenter  The inaugural World Café event started with a ring of a bell which signified the beginning of 25 concurrent meetings, at separate...

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Straight Talk with the Headhunter – Compensation

By Shaun Carpenter   What can I do to ensure I won’t lose an amazing candidate over compensation issues at the end of a search?   Has...

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