Sick days and paid time off are often a contentious issue with workplaces. There are many ways to deal with sick leave and paid time off, but a common perk being offered in today’s workplaces is an unlimited sick day policy. There are both advantages and risks to unlimited sick days, so we’ve put together…
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How to Spot a Good Manager in the Interview
The interview is a two-way street. While a manager is evaluating candidates on whether they will be a good fit for the company, candidates should also be evaluating if the company will be a good fit for them. This includes whether they think they will thrive under a manager. If you’re wanting to ensure that…
10 Common Interview Mistakes to Avoid
Interviews are the time to put your best foot forward and hopefully make a great first impression with your prospective employer. If you are new to interviewing, or you’ve been in a few interviews that haven’t seemed to lead anywhere, there’s a chance you’re making a few of these common interview mistakes. Here at Recruitment…
What are Soft Skills? 12 Soft Skills to Help You Succeed at Work
You’ve probably heard of hard skills and soft skills when discussing quality candidates for a role, but what are soft skills? Soft skills are important personal traits that ensure you are able to interact with others in a competent and amicable manner. Soft skills ensure that not only can a person do their job well,…
8 Ways to Improve Your Company Culture
Are you looking to improve your company’s culture? Whether you’re a new company looking to create a sense of community within the organization, you are looking to add a stronger sense of culture to your existing company, or you feel your business needs a culture overhaul, there are many ways to improve your company culture….
Donate to Food Banks Alberta Today!
This holiday season, both Recruitment Partners offices are working together to raise money for Food Banks Alberta. We will be matching donations made up to a certain amount, and hope you will join us in the spirit of giving! Food Banks Alberta partners with hundreds of food banks across the province to supply food to…
10 Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid
One of the most daunting parts of an initial job application is writing a cover letter. If you’re looking to write a perfect cover letter that will get you the job, there are a few mistakes you want to avoid. We see thousands of cover letters as professional recruiters, and we want to help you…
7 Work Trends That Will Shape Businesses in 2023
The last couple of years have greatly changed the way businesses operate. Many businesses had to completely change the way they interacted with customers, moved to working from home, created hybrid workplaces, adopted their sick day policies, responded to the expectations of their team, and more. Work trends have shifted more in the last few…
What is Credential Verification?
Many positions require verified credentials, and there are risks attached to trying to manage this area of personnel profiles. Credentials can expire, be ‘faked’, or the credential issuers can sometimes face difficulties in providing up to date information themselves. Credential verification is essential to accurate hiring as it ensures that you’re finding the right person…
