Current trends—many accelerated by pandemic forces beyond our control—have changed the rules of recruiting and hiring, requiring organizations to adapt and embrace new practices to compete and triumph in the future war for talent.

To close the skills gap, companies need to adopt a new approach that will lead to more investment in people and their skills.

Online virtual networking has surged in popularity in the last few months. With large-scale gatherings on hold and in-person meetings discouraged, virtual networking is the way to go if you want to gain the many benefits offered by networking. Here are the business networking tips you need to stand out at a virtual networking event.

The coronavirus crisis has been a major wake-up call for the world of work. But while our economies have temporarily slowed down, the pandemic itself has paradoxically accelerated the future of work. Building on the lessons we have learnt in the past months, we have a unique opportunity to turn the current challenges into opportunities that will work for everyone.

The response to COVID-19 on the part of organizations across Canada has demonstrated that flexible working arrangements can work. By carefully considering what fits your corporate culture, operational needs and employee desires, flexibility can be a boon for employee productivity and organizational success.

Finding the right hire is a top priority for businesses, but it’s just as important to have a solid new hire on-boarding strategy. And hiring in a time of physical distancing doesn’t make things any easier. To successfully manage on-boarding while working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new employee on-boarding checklist that goes beyond the basics is a must. If you’re looking for advice to get new team members ramped up and integrated with the team, read on for our ultimate guide on how to on-board staff remotely.

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, many organizations are retooling their interview strategies to account for physical distancing requirements. What does this mean for you? If you’re looking for work, it means that you probably have a phone interview in your future. To help you nail the interview, take a look at our complete guide to preparing for phone interviews.

Isolation is challenging for many workers as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, but there are lessons to be learned from those who are used to working in extreme, isolated environments.

As the initial shock of implementing large-scale working from home policies wears off, your responsibility as manager has likely already shifted away from making sure your team has everything they need to work from home towards keeping your team motivated and productive. As you navigate the new world of work, here are some tips for keeping your team working from home effectively.

This article was previously published on the #FutuHReInsight blog of The Adecco Group and can be found here.

If you’re staying home more than usual amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s time to upskill. Taking the time now to develop skills needed for your career development will pay dividends later when you hit the job market or seek career advancement. Don’t know where to start? Consider these options to upskill to take control of your career.

With businesses closing or cutting hours, job cuts during COVID-19 have become part of our new reality. If you are wondering how to job hunt during a pandemic, one important part of your search will have to include adjusting your resume for the changing job market. If this is your situation, we’re here to help.

If online meetings are your new normal, you know that making the most of these meetings is paramount to continuing to operate your business. While much of the advice for holding in-person meetings applies, successful virtual meetings also have their own rules for success. Read on for our ultimate guide to remote meetings.

As the global spread of COVID-19 fundamentally transforms the world of work, working from home is quickly becoming the new normal. And with continued advice from the federal government to limit contact with others, many organizations are addressing the COVID-19 pandemic by implementing work from home policies for their workforce.

By now, we’ve all heard of “social distancing” and that we should all be practicing it in our daily lives to help “flatten the curve.” But what does this actually mean? In this blog, we’ll take a look at the concept and provide some tips for social distancing in Covid-19 times.

COVID-19 has been wreaking havoc on work, schools, services and our peace of mind. But, if we stay calm and work smart, we all stand a better chance of getting through this with our health (and the health of those around us) intact. Read on for our tips to manage COVID-19 in workplaces across Canada.

Looking for the right software engineer? Don’t be overwhelmed by the interview process. The talent experts at Roevin have compiled a list of carefully crafted questions to ask a software developer so you can identify top talent and help your company grow.

March is National Engineering Month in Canada with events and initiatives happening all over the country for children and young Canadians to learn about exciting careers in engineering. Interested in hosting an event? Read on for ideas to recognize National Engineering Month.

As a hiring manager or Human Resources professional in the IT industry, you’re likely familiar with the term Agile methodology. But what is Agile methodology? And, if it’s so great, can it be applied to HR practices?

As an IT professional, a technical resume that highlights exactly what makes you the best candidate for the specific role is what will get you noticed, whether you’re applying internally or to a different company. That’s why value matters most when creating a resume that will make you stand out in the tech industry. These resume tips for IT professionals will help you create a next-level resume that shines.