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.
I have been working in talent management for over 15 years. My role involves recruiting, career management, working with high-potential individuals and coaching. Many are the people I've seen in my office. Many are the individuals seeking challenges, money, better companies or just a better work/life balance. All adding up to so many expectations to manage, so many promises that cannot always be kept, and so many dreams sometimes resulting in professional success but also in frustration.
Confidence, dialogue and listening were the operative words at the recent seminar organized by the CHRA. The theme was the economic crisis and the key role HR professionals can play.
A new job site for energy workers Creation of Mayomann.com Job section on Plaxo The Caldwell Partners International expanding in the U.S. Opening in 2009 of Adecco outsourcing centre in Montreal Already 7,000 evaluations on RateMyEmployeur.ca Launch of International Migrants Alliance in Canada
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.
It's never easy to lay off employees ! SO NICE, a small Brussels-based advertising firm, has taken the bull by the horns : their clients have been asked to select which employees to fire.
With the new version of its site, Monster is seeking to conquer Web 2.0 and follow in the footsteps of social networking sites. The clean design, information sharing and personalization features represent a major facelift for the venerable job site.
But what makes generation Y tick? Fellowship and discovery above all, according to the recently released 2008 Digital Generation Survey, conducted by Career Innovation and AIESEC.
Employers cutting post-retirement benefits For more worker mobility between Canadian provinces Economic crisis: layoffs and salary cuts Salary discrimination: Radio-Canada threatened with lawsuit Work and family life: Canadians having difficulty striking a balance Canada most welcoming to expats 2008 Immigrant Success Award winners
Young Canadians experienced the highest unemployment in 2008, according to a Statistics Canada release issued at the beginning of January.
Ghislaine Labelle is the founder of Groupe Conseil SCO. Upper management's choice to focus on short-term results leads to a "short-sighted leadership". When employees confide in human resources, it's a warning sign that something is not right!!!
Caught in the act at work! According to a recent Nielsen Online study, Americans prefer viewing videos during work hours.