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.
How Will New Immigration Changes Impact Your Startup?
Exciting immigration news for startups! The Canadian Federal Government has announced a 2 week work permit program for low-risk, high-skill
Annual Reviews Suck: Better Ways to Develop Your Team
Coaching in the modern workplace is finally changing (yay!), but despite our giant leaps forward, one problem has remained: everyone
Onboarding New Employees: 5 Ways NOT To Do It
ONBOARDING: HOW (NOT) TO TERRIFY NEW EMPLOYEES We all want our new hires to hit the ground running, but neglecting
How to Move Forward During Chaotic Times
As drivers of change, most founders encounter chaotic times and bumps in the road early on. Whether it’s issues with
5 Ways to Improve Your Employer Brand Right Now
Last month BLANKSLATE Partners and I had the opportunity to attend the 2016 Glassdoor Summit in San Francisco. Our CEO
Giving Thanks: Start Cold Turkey for Bountiful Returns
As autumn leaves fall, and the crisp October weather sweeps in, now is the time many of us gather together
Series A Hiring: Best Practices Revealed
Series A is an exciting phase for a startup. Big money means big changes. Prepare for a time of accelerated
Glassdoor Summit: Reflections from BLANKSLATE CEO Izzie Egan
I had the opportunity to attend the 2016 Glassdoor Summit in #SFO this week with our talented Business Partner, Hazel Stevenson.
Startup Week 2016: The Recruiter’s Guide
Vancouver Startup Week 2016 is here! Get ready for that rarest of rare opportunities: the chance to mingle with a
Your Can’t – Miss List: Top 10 Events At Vancouver Startup Week
With only a few weeks to go before Vancouver brightest startups assemble Avengers-style for Vancouver Startup Week (September 26 to
Labour Day: 3 Lessons You Can Learn From History
For growing startups, looking back on the history of Labour Day is a chance to learn some valuable lessons from
New Leaders: When Startups Grow Up
Three years ago, you had an idea for a business: you, two other co-founders, and the dog. It turned out
Great One-On-One Meetings
…Or How to Get the Straight Goods on What’s Happening Some managers think of one-on-one meetings as awkward things that
Unlimited Vacation – The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Unlimited vacation – it’s one of the hottest topics in employee rewards right now. There are lots of startups and
Alcohol, Harassment, and Privacy: It Can’t Happen Here
SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY, HARASSMENT, AND PRIVACY – A POTENT COCKTAIL Summer is upon us, a time when workplaces get a
What We Learned and Loved At #TractionConf
The Huffington Post dubbed Traction Conference as “Best in Class for a Single Day Event” and numerous other press outlets
Immigration and High Tech Workers – One Solution for Canada
“To be able to innovate at the speed of global businesses, tech companies in Canada need to be able to
Welcome On Board | Importance of a Great Employee Onboarding Experience
Looking for more information on onboarding? Check out our series! In the 60’s and 70’s being an air hostess was
Power Up Your Recruiting – Hire Your Tribe
YOU HAVE A MINIMUM VIABLE PRODUCT, YOU ARE STARTING TO DEVELOP YOUR GO-TO-MARKET STRATEGY AND YOUR FIRST ROUND OF FUNDING
It’s all about context
It’s a daunting task writing one of our company’s first blog posts. BLANKSLATE Partners turned one year old on May
Startup Canada – Day on the Hill
At BLANKSLATE Partners one of the things we are passionate about is helping our clients find great candidates to build
BLANKSLATE Turns One: What We’ve Learned
So where do I start? BLANKSLATE Partners is one year old. Reframe: It’s been one whole year that Danielle and
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