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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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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How to Terminate an Employee Without Cause

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Most employers have been in the following situation: they want to terminate, but the employee in question hasn’t done anything “bad” enough to be fired. Is the employer stuck waiting until they do? In BC, the answer is no. According to the BC Employment Standards Act, employers have the right to terminate without cause as

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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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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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Managing Disabilities and Duty to Accommodate | Speaking Engagement with BC Notaries

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Pivot HR Services frequently speaks at conferences and events. We partnered with Exalt HR Consulting to present Managing Disabilities and the Duty to Accommodate at the BC Notaries’ Annual General Meeting and Conference on September 23rd, 2017 at the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, BC. Managing Disabilities and Duty to Accommodate In the

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