3 top HR Challenges Faced by the Construction Industry TODAY!

The Construction Industry faces a unique set of challenges. From the difficulty of hiring skilled workers or managing safety compliance. Each challenge greatly affects the bottom line. For smaller companies, these challenges are amplified and can impact your business negatively. HR is seen more as a “luxury” than a necessity in small businesses. However, working […]
What the resume doesn’t say.

What the resume doesn’t say…. (A personal reflection on interviewing by BLANKSLATE’s awesome Alissa Bakker!) In a recent interview with a candidate, I learnt a valuable lesson. By habit, I start off a conversations by asking the candidate the story behind their resume. “How did they get to where they are today?” “What are they […]
Honour A Veteran…by hiring one!

Remembrance Day is right around the corner! Hiring a qualified veteran isn’t just a great way to recognize their contributions to our country—it’s also good business sense. On Sunday, at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, Canadians will observe two minutes of silence. This time honours those who have served […]