Small Business
Beware: Your highest performing employees are your least satisfied
May 6, 2013 12:35 PM0 Comments
Think your best employees are the happiest with their jobs? This surprising study finds just the opposite is true.
Category: Human Resources, Management, Small Business
How to build a killer small business website
Apr 24, 2013 8:41 AM0 Comments
What’s the first thing you look for when you want to know more about a company or product? A website. These days, it’s the first place that prospective clients and potential employees will learn about you. Here are some tips to get you started.
Category: Small Business
Resume red flags: how to read between the lines
Apr 17, 2013 12:04 PM0 Comments
It’s that time of year again. Workopolis research has shown that Spring is the season when employers are contacted the most by candidates. Do you know how to read between the resume lines? Here are some red flags to keep an eye out for.
Category: Hiring Advice, Small Business
The top 5 flaws of job descriptions
Mar 14, 2013 9:22 AM0 Comments
Nothing keeps top talent away like a lousy job description. Are you making one of these critical mistakes? We round up the worst offenders. Watch out for these blunders and you’ll be on your way to writing a standout job description.
Category: Hiring Advice, Small Business
Building a business case for a new hire
Mar 7, 2013 2:31 PM0 Comments
So you need to hire someone. The first step is convincing those above you that the cost is worthwhile. Here’s a step-by-step guide from industry experts on getting approval from the C-suite.
Category: Human Resources, Recruitment Challenges, Small Business
3 simple ways to be better at work
Feb 25, 2013 4:38 PM0 Comments
A lot of us start the week with an extra long to-do list. But accomplishing more than your usual can be tough when you've already got an established working routine. Here are three easy ways to be more productive at work.
Category: Human Resources, Management, Small Business
Small business plans to hire for 2013
Feb 7, 2013 9:43 AM0 Comments
A new survey from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business finds that small business in Canada is poised for a hiring upswing.
Category: Small Business
6 signs you made the wrong hire
Jan 24, 2013 10:29 AM0 Comments
The first three months are always critical. If you haven’t made the right hiring choice, it’s in this time period that you can easily part ways. So how can you know if you’ve made a mistake? There are certain little clues that can be big warning signs of major problems to come.
Category: Hiring Advice, Recruitment Challenges, Small Business
4 convincing reasons to work for small business
Oct 17, 2012 1:06 PM1 Comments
Recruiting the best talent can be the ultimate strategic advantage for a small or growing business. But how can you convince top-tier talent to come on board? Here are four major selling points small business owners often forget.
Category: Hiring Advice, Small Business
The best employees to boost small business
Oct 11, 2012 5:19 PM0 Comments
Talented people can give any business a competitive edge. But certain personality traits are inherently suited for a small business environment. Watch for these key qualities next time you’re hiring.
Category: Hiring Advice, Small Business
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