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Canadian Employees are Burnt Out – Companies Must Act or Risk Losing Workers

Stubbornly persistent labour shortages in Canada have left companies over-reliant on a workforce already burdened from recently going through the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s causing many employees to burn out, according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. More than three-quarters of Canadian employees say they felt burnt out […]

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Social Media Integral to Recruiting as Most Businesses Use It to Source, Research and Screen Candidates

Social media could be a standard recruiting tool for U.S. companies as a majority of hiring managers report they currently use it to source, research and screen applicants. This is according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. Roughly 2 in 5 U.S. hiring managers (41%) feel social media […]

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Demand for Recent College Grads in the U.S. Hits Highest Level in Three Years

Fifty-six percent of U.S. hiring managers say they plan to include recent college grads in their 2023 headcount, marking the highest level in three years as companies look for more entry-level talent. This is according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. With companies reporting intentions to hire for entry-level […]

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TED Talk: 3 Ways to Measure Your Adaptability and How to Improve It

Through intelligence measures like IQ and EQ (emotional intelligence), we’re able to quantify the leader’s capacity to connect with others and lead from cognitive intelligence and business acumen. However, one venture investor believes it’s the AQ, or the “adaptability quotient,” that determines the capacity for overall success. Check out this recent TED Talk by venture investor […]

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Best Interview Questions to Ask Job Candidates – Overcoming Obstacles

This is part nine of a 12-part series. Creating a successful and productive team starts with finding great employees who fit your organizational culture. And while you may receive hundreds of job applications and interested parties, narrowing down the talent pool to hire the right candidate for the job goes beyond what hiring managers can […]

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