After spending much of my early career in client-facing roles, I was a bit hesitant when my career shifted to internal facing or “back office” roles. I knew that, for some, the prospect of managing the logistics, operations and administrative functions of an organization would be an absolute nightmare. But over time, I found myself […]

Ottawa is tightening the eligibility rules around its Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) as the labour market continues to evolve and adjust to post-pandemic conditions. Randy Boissonnault, federal Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, said the program was designed to address labour market shortages when qualified Canadians were not available to fill those […]

Recruiters in Canada’s largest province are now required to get government licenses before they can hire staff – and if they aren’t, companies working with them could be on the hook. Since July 1, all recruiters and temporary help agencies operating in Ontario need to be approved by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and […]

Earlier in my career, I tended to picture a salary conversation during the recruitment process as reminiscent of a standoff from an old Western movie. Two people are awkwardly positioned across from one another, locking eyes, with neither wanting to make the first move. After what feels like an eternity, one of them eventually flinches […]

“Gig economy” and “side hustle” aren’t just buzzwords anymore. Previously associated with lower-skilled labour, monetizing a hobby, or supplementing an income by providing food delivery on evenings and weekends, gig culture and part-time roles have now become an important part of the professional workforce and something we don’t talk about nearly enough. As a unique […]