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How to Prevent the Interview No Show (and Keep Quality Candidates Interested)

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It’s a common problem that hiring managers often encounter during the hiring cycle: the interview no show. You invest time and energy in selecting what appears to be a solid candidate, schedule the interview, and then – nothing. The arranged time comes and goes and the candidate doesn’t appear. It’s incredibly frustrating and a costly […]

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Workplace Philanthropy Initiatives: 6 Ways Your Organization Can Give Back

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Did you know that workplace philanthropy initiatives help companies and their employees as well as the causes they support? During the holiday season, many organizations look for ways to give back to their community and help those who are less fortunate. However, they may not know that these good deeds also benefit their own companies: Workplace philanthropy

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Top Ten Things NOT to Do When Conducting an Interview

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We all know the importance of making a good impression during an interview. But many interviewers forget that this applies to themselves just as much as it does to their candidates. After all, the goal of the recruiting process is to attract top talent – it’s crucial that interviewers represent themselves, and their organization, as professional

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Grace Under Fire: How to Hold a (Less Painful) Termination Meeting

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You’ve made the decision to terminate an employee without cause. You’ve researched the facts, put together a fair severance package, and you’re ready to meet with the employee – except for that pit of dread in your gut telling you to run the other way. We’ve all been there. The idea of inflicting pain on

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Thinking of Conducting an HR Audit? Here’s What You Need to Know

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An HR Audit examines an organization’s human resources operation to provide a clear picture of how it’s functioning. A thorough audit will review all key HR activities and policies to identify any gaps, strengths, and make recommendations for improvement. Reasons to conduct an HR Audit may include: Identifying efficiencies Ensuring compliance with employment legislation, administrative

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Pivot Sponsors The Advocates’ Society’s Fall Social Event

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Pivot was delighted to sponsor The Advocates’ Society’s first annual Fall Social on September 19th at the Law Courts Inn in downtown Vancouver. The Advocate’s Society’s mandate is to help advocates become leaders inside and outside of the courtroom and to provide opportunities for members to connect with their peers. Their mission was served at

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Stay Interviews: How to Stop Your Employees from Leaving

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No employer wants to see great talent walking out the door – or incur the costs associated with voluntary turnover. Wouldn’t it be great to know what your employees are thinking before they consider leaving? Many employers are now conducting ‘stay interviews’ to do just that – discover and address their employees’ concerns before it’s

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The four key benefits of employee policies are building blocks to success

Four Key Benefits of Employee Policies and Why You Should Have Them

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Did you know not all employers have a comprehensive set of employee policies and procedures? Some employers think that by following employment standards legislation, their bases are covered and they don’t need additional policies. While they may be safe when it comes to following employment law, these employers are missing out on the following key

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How Do I Know if a Candidate is the Right Fit?

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That is one of the most frequently asked questions we hear from employers. Apart from assessing if candidates have the desired skills and competencies, managers want to know if they will fit into their organization’s culture. It’s a valid concern. Hires rarely goes smoothly when an employee doesn’t share your company’s values, needs, and outlook.

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