Working outside in the winter comes with a number of unique risks. With temperatures dropping and snow and ice coating the ground, workers need to be extra careful. A big winter storm could knock out electricity, heat, and communications for hours, or even days, as evidenced by the devastating 2013 ice storm in central and...
So, you’re considering moving to Abbotsford, but you want to know if the city is right for you. When moving to a new city or country, there are always a few key things people are interested in knowing first. For example, the cost of living, employment and labour force, and leisure activities in the area....
The labour market worldwide has taken a huge hit over these last two years. Many people lost their jobs, and some are still feeling the effects. As it relates to unemployment and their economy, however, Canada is on the road to recovery. Canada labour market According to a labour force survey done in November 2021,...
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...
Applying for the Position
January 18, 2019by Micah Shaw
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...
Why Work as a Temp?
October 22, 2018by Micah Shaw
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...
Seeing is Believing
August 24, 2018by Micah Shaw
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...
At Constructive Solutions , we have a labour division that sends workers out daily to a variety of different employers. They get paid when they finish a shift, and could go to a different employer every day. This program has proven to be a character and morale builder for a segment of our population...