Category: HR & Hiring

3 Non-Profit Recruitment Strategies

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How Non-Profit Organizations Can Compete for Scarce Talent in a Seller’s Labor Market With the unemployment rate shrinking in Canada, the best corporate talent in the non-profit sector has more options than ever. Organizations must go on the offensive to recruit and retain the best people. This is especially...

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The Importance of the Employee Experience

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When some readers see the term “employee experience,” they may assume it refers to the amount of relevant experience an employee may have in their field. However, its other meaning has become increasingly relevant in the current professional landscape, and for good reason. Understanding the Concept One principle that...

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Sweep Top Talent Off Their Feet: 3 Ways to Attract High-Quality Employees From Good Jobs

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As a recruiting agency, we know that the best employees are often not unemployed. Instead, they are in key roles in various industries. Although recruiters have the ability to locate such individuals, the question is whether an employer can convince them that their careers will be better served with...

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Sourcing New Talent? Be Sure to Reconsider These Common Myths

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You know your company better than anyone, so you’re probably inclined to rely on your instincts when it comes to finding new talent. Ultimately, you’re the one who knows what kind of team you need, but there are nonetheless many common recruiting myths you should be aware of! The...

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Building a More Creative Workplace

Building a More Creative Workplace - Summit Search Group - Calgary Employment Agency

If we always did everything by the book, we wouldn’t have the spirit of forward-thinking innovation that drives modern professional culture today. Creativity in the workplace can take many forms, but properly harnessing its power in your workforce will always pay off. Understanding Creativity Most of us might assume...

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How is Your Work-Life Balance?

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We do a lot of talking about your strategies as a job seeker and an employee, but it’s important to avoid overlooking the larger context of things. For instance, your life at work and your life outside of it affect one another in many ways, so let’s examine what...

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Fostering Respect In Your Workplace

Fostering Respect In Your Workplace - Summit Search Group - Employment Agency Calgary

A place of business isn’t only about business. It’s also about building good relationships and maintaining a strong community, both within your company and with the outside world. One of the central linchpins holding these principles together is respect. What Does Respect Look Like? Some employers tend to define...

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Recruiting for Cultural Fit: What It Means and What to Keep in Mind

Recruiting for Cultural Fit: What It Means and What to Keep in Mind - Summit Search Group - Calgary Employment Agency

Many things define the identity of your business as a workplace, but few of them are as influential as your company culture. There are a few things you should consider when factoring this principle into your recruitment process. What Is Cultural Fit? In a nutshell, prioritizing cultural fit during...

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Are You Assessing Employee Engagement the Right Way?

Are You Assessing Employee Engagement the Right Way? - Summit Search Group - Employment Agency Calgary

Retaining your employees is about understanding, at a detailed and dynamic level, what exactly motivates and engages them. Assessing their engagement may seem straightforward, but there are many things to bear in mind. What’s the Big Deal? You may believe you have a good feel for company morale, especially...

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Internal Mobility: Are You Doing it Right?

Internal Mobility: Are You Doing it Right? - Summit Search Group - Staffing Specialists Calgary

For many businesses, ensuring that valued employees can move from one role to another is a key part of fostering growth. The question is: how do you balance this with recruitment of outside talent and how can it benefit the recruitment process? Mobility in Your Company Culture Filling certain...

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