Insights and Innovations for Building Better Workplaces
We learn something on every engagement, and we share it here. This is where we pass on practical guidance across recruitment, people operations, compensation, and workforce planning, so you can build a stronger workplace without starting from scratch.
Busy, Not Burnout: A Wellness Plan That Works
Here’s a project that we’ve been working on for the past few months: every time you ask someone how
Extended Parental Leave: What Does It Mean For You?
Changes to the 2017/2018 federal budget now include extended parental leave, but what does this mean for BC employers? Extended parental leave, explained
Expanding Your Search: An Immigration Success Story
Say you’re hiring for a particularly important position, one that requires a very specific set of skills and experience. Finding
Productivity Tips for the New Year
Happy 2018! The holidays are firmly behind us, but the year is still (relatively) shiny and new, and hey…how are
Join Canada’s Hottest Tech Innovators at Metabridge 2018
BLANKSLATE is excited to announce our partnership with Metabridge, Canada’s VIP technology retreat. We can’t wait to join the country’s
Retention is about Performance Management
We get it—you’re a new company that has just crested over that 20-employee size; suddenly your employees aren’t just the
Maintaining a Strong Startup Culture
Startups are a breed of their own. They engage their employees with a sense of possibility, and hope that in
Global Talent Stream program made easy
This isn’t the first time that we’ve talked about immigration as an exceptional tool to increase diversity in the workplace,
BLANKSLATE Partners honored to be a Finalist for the 7th annual Canadian HR Awards
Vancouver, BC: BLANKSLATE Partners has been named a finalist in the category of External HR Advisor/Consultancy of the Year and
Successful Onboarding of Immigrant Employees
A strong retention strategy includes a successful onboarding program that supports the integration of all new hires into the team.
Driving WinTech Hits the Road to Support Women in Tech
Women in Tech World (WinTech) is halfway to its goal. The Vancouver-based organization is hoping a Kickstarter campaign will help
Q&A with Talent Lab’s Tess Sloane
BSP CEO Izzie Egan met Tess Sloane at lululemon, and was blown away by her skills as a support functions recruiter. Tess can
Hire for Culture Fit, Not Just Skills
At BLANKSLATE Partners, we often help our clients recruit for exceptionally difficult roles. These roles require a niche skillset, which
Best Spaces To Work Remotely in Vancouver
Sometimes I dream of working from a beaten-up sailboat docked in a harbour in Phuket. Or parking my Airstream on the Pacific Coast
Workplace Etiquette: from Emoji Emails to Office Headphones
After chatting with our clients and colleagues who share our coworking space, the consensus is that “obvious” etiquette rules are not
Falling in Love with a Candidate
Bad recruitment tactics are like bad online dating. You scroll through lists of potential dates (candidates) and swipe left or right
Thoughts on Transparency from BSP Founder Izzie Egan
Transparency means a lot of things to different people. For me, transparency is about sharing information and telling the truth.
Interview Like A Boss! A Practical Guide for Candidates & Interviewers
An interview is like a first date—both sides want to get to know each other, make a good impression, and
7 Steps to Epic Goal Setting
Happy 2017! With the start of a new year, now is your chance to bring your goals into focus. Start
Vacation & Paid Time Off: Legal Requirements in Canada
Happy holidays from all of us at BLANKSLATE Partners! We hope you’re enjoying a much-needed break with your family and friends.
Change Management: Q&A with Elastic Path’s Elise Udy
Elise Udy is no stranger to change. Last year, she left her home in Sydney, Australia to begin a new
Transparency Attracts Top Talent: Q&A with Clearly’s Mindy McManus
Clearly helps the world find clarity by helping people find the right eyewear online. Mindy McManus moves this seeing clearly philosophy
Remote Work for the Holidays: 6 Best Practices
As we move into the merry month of December, employers will see more of their people taking their work home with them
Generation Gap: How To Connect Boomers & Millennials
Today’s workforce is more diverse than ever. Companies are hiring remote teams across the globe which means they’re looking to
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