Equity, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) practices in the workplace aim to include all people. The idea is that everyone should be included in the workplace, and everyone should be able to thrive in their professional lives. So what does your talent team need to know?
On September 7, 2022 Palette Skills welcomed Janet Yale as its new Chair of the Board of Directors. Janet begins her term as Chair at a pivotal moment, as Canada’s economy makes progress following the COVID-19 pandemic, and as employers face unprecedented job vacancies amid one of the tightest labour markets the country has ever witnessed.
If you’ve just graduated from high school or university, it’s a good idea to stay in touch with your teachers and people you’ve met on projects or internships for future references. Get comfortable with letting people know you’re looking for work, because all kinds of people may know of open job opportunities.
Startups thrive when they can build a great shared culture of values and aspiration. When it comes to a new business development representative for your innovative business, look for someone who shares your vision, and who has the talent to help build it out.
Canada has much of the infrastructure in place in order to grow its innovation economy. The country is home to a number of globally-ranked universities, and cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver are hubs for globally successful start-ups. It’s the beginning of a great ecosystem, but it needs more.
Starting in on a tech career and nervous about the numbers? Before you lose sleep, it’s important to look at trends in the industry here in Canada, because there are lots of reasons to be optimistic. At the same time, it’s good to be prepared, so check out our tips for weathering storms, and taking advantage of opportunities.
Canada has some of the highest workplace satisfaction rates around. We don’t need to tell you that the country has become the place to build a dream career for people from all over the world. Why? Part of the reason may lie in a culture of respect for employees, and in robust legislation supporting the rights of workers. But there’s more to the story, so let’s take a look.
Ever since COVID-19 swept over the world, more people have shifted to working from home. While some employees were only meant to temporarily work remotely, others quit their corporate jobs to exclusively apply for jobs where you can work from home. If your company hasn’t yet changed to offering remote work, it’s time to go for it – here’s why.
Business landscapes are changing, meaning businesses and workers must now look to workforce development to thrive. Upskilling is the key!
We no longer manage people the way we once did; new school leadership suggests managing people the way they want to be managed. The secret is to keep your people running at their best by understanding what motivates and drives them to give 110%. Your number one people challenge on the farm turns out to be managing different personalities and attitudes.
The tech sector continues to drive pandemic recovery in Canada, which means that B2B tech sales is a great choice if you’re looking for a career change. So what about making a good living, and moving up the ladder in a new B2B career?
Tech companies and other highly-skilled industries in Canada continue to experience workforce shortages. So why can’t we simply recruit the workers we need? While hiring seems like a straightforward process, the reality is that it isn’t an easy task in the current climate. Hiring new staff can be a long and expensive undertaking, so we’ll highlight some challenges many recruiters face, and look at how to deal with them.
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