Shopify News: "Just say no to meetings"

NEWS: “Just say no to meetings” – HR experts weigh in

Shopify, an e-commerce company based in Canada, just released they are encouraging employees to “Just say no to meetings in 2023”. At first glance, this may sound like a workplace dream but we’re here to give an HR expert opinion on this. We’ve all been in those meetings where you’ve thought to yourself “this could’ve been an email”. There’s also …

Improving the Candidate Experience

Improving the Candidate Experience

Did you know, according to the Department of Labor Bureau, there are 10.5 million jobs open right now? What does that mean for the labor market? It means there are two job openings for every person looking for a job, otherwise known as a “candidate’s market”. Business leaders, you need to stand out from the competition. Attracting top talent for …

The Most Crucial Part of Your 2023 Planning: Your People 

It’s that time of the year! Year-end tasks like budgeting, end-of-year reporting, and strategic planning for the upcoming year are in full swing! As you work through your to-do list, it is important to keep Your People as a top priority when strategizing for 2023. The tight labor market, coupled with high inflation and economic volatility, placing focus on your …

Attract the “Fitting” Talent: Crafting Effective Job Descriptions for 2023

News flash! Lengthy, boring job descriptions are OUT, and persona-fit job descriptions are IN. When done right, job descriptions do more than just communicate an opening at your company, they give a glimpse into the culture, and the value proposition and they can ultimately help you attract the right person for the job. Oftentimes we are quick to add a bunch of keywords …

Navigating Difficult Conversations

From Conflict to Growth

At some point in your professional career, you will have to deal with conflict. Have you heard the saying “There are no difficult conversations, just uncomfortable ones?” No matter if you chalk them up as difficult or uncomfortable, most of us try to avoid conflict, especially with coworkers we have to face, day in and day out. One of the …