Neurodiversity on the Retail Floor or the Job Site: 7 Practical Ways to Support Non-Desk Teams
Neurodiversity on the Retail Floor or the Job Site: 7 Practical Ways to Support Non-Desk Teams Key takeaways Neurodivergent employees are just as common in retail, construction, manufacturing and food service as in offices, but most neurodiversity advice is written for desk jobs. Back up every verbal instruction with something visual and lasting: a checklist, […]
No Fines, Real Stakes: What BC Pay Transparency Enforcement Actually Looks Like
No Fines, Real Stakes: What BC Pay Transparency Enforcement Actually Looks Like Hitting 50 employees in BC? Your first pay transparency report is due November 1. If your company had 50 or more employees in BC on January 1, you have a new job this fall. By November 1, you need to publish a pay […]
Elevate Your Interview Game
You’ve sorted through resumes, narrowed the field, completed your phone screens (or maybe we have!), and determined your top candidates. Now, you’re ready to interview! Or are you? Interviewing is a skill, and if you haven’t practiced it much, you might find the process intimidating. First impressions carry a lot of weight, after all, and […]
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, fill out your candidate pipeline, and find the stellar talent that you need to grow your business. Hiring international candidates is now even easier with the introduction of the Global Talent Stream program. On June 12th […]
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 source and woo hard like no one else, and her innate understanding of her business partners needs is second to none. On top of being an exceptionally natural recruiter, Tess is a hoot! She has […]
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 (move candidates to phone-screening) to find someone you think might be a good fit. You experience the rush of that first meet-up (in-person interview), but ultimately you’ll need to decide whether to date ’em or ditch ’em (hire or […]
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 determine if they want to spend more time together. Let us help you interview like a boss, and find your next long-term working relationship with our practical guide for candidates and interviewers. Get Clear on […]
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 into the recruiting space by working to create transparency for Clearly’s job candidates. Mindy was kind enough to chat with us, and share how she uses transparency to attract top talent. How does Clearly create a great […]
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 an onboarding plan and moving too fast on the first day invariably leads to huge hidden costs down the line—for both sides. One poorly trained employee will affect your next generation of employees. Without a […]
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 hyper-growth, especially when it comes to your team. To begin the process of huge (yet sensible!) growth, now is the time to take a hard look at your hiring practices. With a sudden influx of […]