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Employer Branding

Why a Strong Company Culture is Key to Employee Happiness

I’m very passionate about our employees’ happiness and well-being. I also believe that having a set of shared values, as well as a strong company culture, is central to people’s happiness at work. As CEO, I take personal responsibility for my employees’ well-being and tied to that is the fact that our values are in…

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Expert Strategies for Showcasing Your Region to New Talent

Attracting talent to a region—in this case, Ottawa—rather than an individual company requires a unique approach and special attention to your region’s strengths, international reputation, and potential. Natalie MacArthur is Director of Talent Attraction at Invest Ottawa. Have a listen to the episode below, keep reading for a summary and be sure to subscribe to…

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Proven Methods for Reducing Stress on Your Commute

We’ve all been there. The clock strikes 5:00 pm, you’re ready to leave work, make it to that evening fitness class and have some time to yourself with what’s left of the rest of your evening. But you still have tasks to complete. You finish what you can in a hurry and leave only to…

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How to Keep Your Staff Productive Without Sacrificing the Festive Spirit

Despite being a celebratory month for all in the working world, the month of December can pose some additional challenges for employers and employees alike. Namely, how to ensure productivity and targets don’t fall to the wayside as we juggle workload with personal commitments, which can range from social events to purchasing presents and budgeting.…

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Talent Acquisition

4 Tips on Taking Your Recruitment Business Global

Setting up a recruitment business anywhere isn’t a task to be taken lightly, but once you start to go international things become more complicated. While this shouldn’t be a deterrent, it’s important that ambitious entrepreneurs with worldwide dreams consider the move from every angle and plan strategically. So before you start setting foot outside of…