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How to keep working on your business in a crisis
Canada is struggling right now along with the rest of the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses are having to lay people off,...
The CareerBeacon Team
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How To Interview and Onboard New Hires Remotely in Midst of COVID-19
Before the COVID-19 outbreak, the Canadian economy was performing solidly, with near record-low unemployment. Many companies were...
The CareerBeacon Team
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The Top Reasons Why People Quit Their Jobs
Career progression is very important to workers, and a lack of advancement opportunity is the number one reason why people quit their...
Elizabeth Bromstein
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Increase Employee Engagement With These Things Your Team Members Really Want
Increase employee engagement with outdoor views, natural light, and onsite kitchens. You really need to get some natural light into your...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Succession Planning Can Help With Your Recruitment and Retention
If you’re looking for new ways to attract top talent and increase employee retention (and, honestly, who isn’t?) you should probably look...
Elizabeth Bromstein
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Workplace Diversity Is High Priority for Job Seekers
More than 50% of Canadians see discrimination in the workplace according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The report,...
Elizabeth Bromstein
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Happy employees are more productive than unhappy ones by this much
It should be a no-brainer that happy employees are more productive, but in case you need proof, a new study proves it. New research from...
The CareerBeacon Team
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The Case for a Four-Day Workweek Just Got a Lot Stronger
What if every weekend was a three-day weekend? Well, there is new evidence that a four-day work week can be a huge benefit for both...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Workplace Diversity Benefits the Bottom Line
Workplace diversity can help businesses grow, improve profits and outperform the less diverse and inclusive competition. If you’re...
Elizabeth Bromstein
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Job hopping is on the rise – and that’s a good thing
Job hopping is the new normal. New research has shown that older millennials (those born in the early 1980s) have already switched jobs...
Elizabeth Bromstein
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The Fastest Growing Jobs for Women
A new report has listed the fastest-growing jobs for women. Women make up nearly half (47%) of the North American workforce. And,...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Four Reasons Your Workplace Should Have a Dog
Dog friendly workplaces are thing, and many people love them. Dogs are the best. They’re adorable and they love you unconditionally. They...
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How Hiring Local Candidates Can Boost Your Bottom Line
More and more Canadian companies are struggling to connect with the candidates they need to fill their open positions. This is...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Working long hours increases your risk of stroke, especially if you’re under 50
If you’re regularly working very long hours and have been for a long time, you might want to consider a lifestyle or career change (I...
The CareerBeacon Team
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How Using an Applicant Tracking System Connects You With the Best Talent, Faster
Even in a tight labour market such as Canada is experiencing right now, most employers still report receiving a deluge of applications...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Employer Branding Is More Crucial Than Ever in Your Online Recruitment
A company’s greatest resource is its people. This is why businesses compete to hire the best candidates on the market. While recruiting...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Career Trend: The Rise of Temporary Work in Canada
It turns out that an increasing number of people are working temporary or contract jobs, rather than in traditional full-time permanent...
The CareerBeacon Team
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The One Answer That Is the Correct Response to Many Job Interview Questions
Just last week we discussed how there are basically three pieces of information that an employer needs to know about you by the end of...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Increase Employee Retention With Remote Work Options and Workplace Wellness
Employers that are seeing high turnover or failing to attract top talent might want to revisit their remote work policies and put some...
Elizabeth Bromstein
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Survey: Over 90% of Employers Say Finding Skilled Workers Is a Growing Challenge Right Now
The current hiring environment with record low unemployment in Canada is making it difficult for companies to attract the staff they...
The CareerBeacon Team
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