Articles by Claire Léraudat

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Valuing immigrant competencies

In Canada, only 40% of skilled immigrant workers work in their chosen field. Why? Because Canadian companies have difficulty recognizing their credentials... which is natural, but harmful, according to the University of Ottawa’s Linda Manning.


Oddly enough

Candidates digging into their pockets

Desperate times call for desperate measures! Unemployed for almost a year, Pasha Stocking used all her savings to buy billboard space for $7,000.


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Is HR business partnering for you?

Increasingly, organisations are looking to HR to work more strategically with line managers. Barbara Kenton, co-author of the book “HR – The Business Partner”, provides some tips for stepping up to the role and providing added value to the business.


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Impact of social software on recruiting

Social software can considerably change how candidates perceive a company and therefore impact employer branding strategies. Companies that have implemented a branding strategy via these social networks are still few and far between, however.


To see

The best job in the world exists… down under!

Is the best job in the world being well paid to do nothing? This dream job does exist, but it's a bit far—in Australia.


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The cover letter: an obsolete tool?

There is no denying that the cover letter has lost its glow. But is it really obsolete? Canadian recruiters weigh in.


Good to know

The environment more important than people with disabilities

According to a poll released by the Job Opportunity Information Network, Canadians believe the environment is more of a priority for Canadian companies than people with disabilities...


By the numbers

By the numbers: 50% of Canadians feel uncomfortable at work

According to a recent IPSOS Reid poll, half of working Canadians have trouble fitting in at work...


Interview

Workopolis gets into specialized job sites

At the beginning of July, Workopolis and Rogers Publishing announced an exclusive partnership. Workopolis president Patrick Sullivan explains why the two got together.


Good to know

Fired for a Timbit

Last May, Nicole Lilliman, a Tim Hortons employee, was fired for giving a free Timbit to a baby.


Interview

Building employee loyalty: Developing a “career management” reflex

To manage and develop the loyalty of the new generation, think "career management and transition." Interview with Sandra Boyd, principal at Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions.


Toolbox

Drumming to awaken company spirit

Reinforcing team bonding using tamtams is the unusual idea of Boom! The Power of Rhythm.


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