Why Employee Retention Is the New Competitive Advantage Hiring great people is only the beginning. In today’s tight labour market, the real challenge is keeping them. Top performers know their
Why Prioritizing Capabilities Over Credentials Is Reshaping the Workforce The way companies hire is changing, and fast. In Calgary and across Canada, employers are moving away from rigid job requirements
Why Smart Workforce Planning is a Competitive Advantage in Calgary and Beyond For many industries in Calgary and across Alberta, business isn’t linear, it’s cyclical. Construction ramps up in the
The challenges of today’s business environment are complex and numerous (inflation, labour shortages, political disruption, technology shifts, cybersecurity threats, compliance/legal challenges, climate change, economic uncertainty, etc.). Hiring temporary staff is
A bad hire is a costly mistake! It may result in misspent recruitment monies, operational inefficiency, reduced morale, disrupted productivity, and reputational damage. An effective recruitment process helps businesses mitigate
Since the pandemic, remote work has been on the rise. Hiring remote workers provides access to a large/diverse talent pool, is cost-effective, and increases flexibility. However, successfully implementing remote work
As proven by certifications and degrees, hard skills (data analysis, programming, foreign language mastery, project management, bookkeeping, predictive modelling, etc.) have traditionally been the focus when hiring employees. Soft skills
Diversity and inclusion are ethical imperatives that drive engagement, innovation, creativity, problem-solving, and success in the workplace. Realizing a diverse workforce (with a variety of genders, ages, ethnicities, races, religions,
Traditional hiring practices are expensive, time-consuming, and lead to delays. An efficient hiring strategy reduces time-to-hire, decreases costs, increases productivity, and ensures a company has access to top talent. A
