Discussion

Grey Cup and Job Competitions

Today’s the Grey Cup, Canadian version of football.  It has different rules than the National Football League, NHL, and is less popular form of football. As the 2 teams try to win the Grey Cup tonight, each team player has practiced to be the best player for the game by looking at old games played […]

Who will win the US Presidential Election? (internal or external recruitment)

President Obama is currently competing for his role as the President of the United States. It’s about presentation and being able to convince their future employer(s) (tax payer) they are the right fit for the job.  It’s also the concept of hiring internally, President Obama vs externally, Mitt Romney. The following provides the advantages and disadvantages […]

How did you choose your Career?

Corporate Strategy: How HR Can Become a Player

The following article looks at HR roles in an organization: Corporate Strategy: How HR Can Become a Player   (Forbes, Aug 15, 2012) Question:  Do you think HR has a role in an organization?

Heavy debt, weak job outlook key challenges for youth

The following article looks at students who are having difficulty to find a job: Heavy debt, weak job outlook key challenges for youth(CBC New, Oct 2, 2012) Questions:  How can Human Resources professionals get new talent into to workplace when baby boomers are not retiring?

Canada pumps out the jobs, but unemployment rate rises

In September 2012,  Canada pumps out the jobs, but unemployment rate rises  (Globe and Mail, Oct 5, 2012)       Question: In your experience are you finding more job opportunities?