What to do in Abbotsford? – British Columbia Abbotsford is considered the largest city in British Columbia, located near the Vancouver metropolitan area. In terms of size, it is physically the largest city in the province. Abbotsford has developed over the years and there is so much to do in this growing city. The...
What is the unemployment rate in Canada in 2021? This past Friday several Canadian newspapers reported that employment increased to 90,000 (+ 0.5%) in August, this being the third consecutive monthly increase in the country, placing the unemployment rate below 0.4 percentage points of up to 7.1%. The unemployment rate The unemployment rate fell 0.4...
How do Canadian Temporary Agencies Work? How does a temp agency work in Canada? When unexpected times arise, turn to the temp staffing agency for flexibility and options. With temps, you don’t have to worry about how an employee will mesh with your existing workforce. A temp staffing agency can fill in the gap for...
COVID-19: The impact on Canadian workers How has COVID affected full-time jobs in Canada? In 2020, most countries were surprised by the damaging effects of COVID-19, and Canada is not an exception. March and April of last year, the Great White North lost more than three million jobs from a workforce of just over 19...
In our new COVID-19 world, we have witnessed an unprecedented shutdown of industries across the country and the world. However, what has become clear during this crisis, is that people still need the necessities of life: shelter, utilities and food. If your food production business or farm is running at capacity in order to...
For many candidates, particularly those in the early stage of their careers, when preparing for an interview for a position, they often focus solely on impressing the company. Do I have the right skills? Am I educated enough? Am I experienced enough? Can I do a good enough job? While it is important, even critical, to ensure that you do have the right...
Whether your company is using an agency to hire the right people into permanent roles or whether your company has an HR team that can thoroughly vet candidates, no process is airtight. Is the new hire going to perform at a high level for the medium and longer terms? If your company wants to take...
In today’s world of instant communications, mostly electronic, it can become so easy to forget that no matter what position you are applying for, ultimately you are connecting with people, you will be working with people and you will be serving customers. Here are a few tips to avoid pitfalls that I have seen...
In some circles, working as a “temp” may have a certain stigma. However, there are a few positive benefits that can come out of working in this context. Firstly, you can gain valuable work experience, whether you are starting out in your professional life or transitioning into a new career. While temping, you may...
In this fast-changing digital world, paper resumes are becoming things from the past. At most, many employers want you to apply online and they will use your online resume for the entire recruiting process. If you want to stand out from the digital noise, consider sending a video resume with your next application. With...
