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Jan 17

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2019 Recruitment Trends

Ready to improve your recruitment strategy in 2019? Adecco has you covered with the latest recruiting trends to keep your business competitive in the search for top talent!

In a candidate driven market, securing the best available talent can be a major challenge for businesses.  As top candidates remain in high demand, it takes more than a job offer with a competitive compensation package to seal the deal. As you plan your 2019 recruitment strategies, consider these top recruitment trends.

Recruitment marketing

To combat talent scarcity, many organizations have redirected their marketing efforts. It’s essential for companies to build an “employer brand” that combines corporate culture, social responsibility and its reputation as an employer. A creative and strong employer brand can help your organization stand out from the competition ― while exemplifying why you are the perfect fit for new potential candidates.

Proactive recruitment

Starting the recruitment process only when a position opens up is no longer good enough. By engaging proactive recruitment strategies, companies can create a database of skilled candidates, ready for hire when your business needs change. Include a link on your social media profiles and website to encourage applications year-round. Then, make sure to catalogue all resumes received by skills, qualifications and job title.

Passive talent

With a tight talent pool and tough competition, more than ever, hiring managers need to take a creative approach to candidate sourcing, including approaching professionals who may not be actively looking for a new role. To widen your search, be sure to leverage sites such as LinkedIn to connect with passive candidates who are not currently looking for a job, but who may be open to new opportunities.

Social recruitment

Employers are increasingly utilizing social media platforms to attract candidates. Whether you leverage sites like LinkedIn ― designed to facilitate networking between professionals ― or other popular social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, social media helps to engage potential candidates while promoting their employer brand and corporate culture.

Technology

As technology continues to evolve rapidly, companies are relying on these advancements to facilitate their recruitment processes. More and more organizations are using technology such as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to automate their talent search. This may be the right avenue for organizations who need to save time from not having to filter unqualified candidates, and gain time to enhance their on-boarding and training processes to reduce turnover.

Mobile recruitment

In Canada alone, 25.5 million people (70% of the population) use smartphones. As mobile technology continues to evolve, implementing a mobile recruitment strategy is vital for businesses looking to target the labour pool. Companies who adapt and create a mobile friendly application platform can create better candidate user experiences and increase the number of applications.

Virtual reality/skills assessment

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology continues to develop, the role of virtual reality (VR) within the recruitment and on-boarding processes will steadily increase. Implementing VR platforms can prove to be useful when assessing how candidates respond in practical settings ― ultimately giving employers a more realistic idea of on the job performance before making a  decision to hire.

Lacking the resources to implement these evolving recruitment trends? Leave your talent search to the pros. Contact your local Adecco branch for assistance on recruitment and on-boarding procedures today!

Lēad Blog is part of Adecco and Roevin Canada. Hire your perfect team, or get more staffing advice from our experts.

Jan 11

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Workplace Resolutions for Success

After a holiday season full of food, friends and gluttony, it can be challenging to get your employees back into productive mode. Snap your team back to reality with some simple resolutions sure to kick-start your organization’s new business year.

Whether it’s personal or professional, most people will agree that a new year creates the sense of a new beginning. So why do we return to work feeling sluggish and unmotivated? If you’re looking to overcome that holiday hangover, get your employees back on track with professional resolutions that will guarantee success in 2019.

Focus on development opportunities

Keep the feeling of professional success alive by initiating a conversation with each member of your team to discuss their career goals. During your meeting, select a realistic development goal for the year. Not only will each colleague feel valued, but they will be motivated to work towards a successful future within the organization. Be sure to set reminders to follow up throughout the year and don’t be afraid to alter development goals as you go.

Place an emphasis on training

Even senior-level employees can learn a thing or two! Whether the training is to help your team work towards their career goals or for specific programs that will contribute to their productivity, create a syllabus of training courses for each team member to complete. Provide timelines and incentives to help keep your colleagues on track.

Facilitate communication

A new year is the perfect time to strengthen communication habits within the workplace. Develop an open-door policy that makes colleagues feel comfortable and welcome to participate in constructive communication. Encourage your team to provide feedback on daily operations and make recommendations on how to improve business practices.

Support a healthy active lifestyle

It’s one of the oldest resolutions in the book, but it may just lead to healthier and happier employees. Consider partnering with fitness centres or offering a monthly stipend towards physical health memberships. Not only will you see a noticeable decrease in lost time, but employees will feel more motivated at work. A win/win for your organization!

Lead by example

If you are feeling sluggish getting back to the grind, your employees will follow suit. Set goals for yourself and get to work. If your employees are lagging, don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty. Jump into action and work alongside your team until they are back to full productivity.  Your efforts will not go unnoticed and can motivate your employees to get back into their routines.

Make 2019 your organization’s best year yet! For support in recruiting your dream team, contact your local Adecco branch today.

Lēad Blog is part of Adecco and Roevin Canada. Hire your perfect team, or get more staffing advice from our experts.

 

Jan 3

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6 Steps to a New Year with a Fresh Start

Whether you’re heading into the new year unemployed or focused on your next career move, finding your next job isn’t always an easy task. With a little help from the staffing pros at Adecco, we can help this new year lead to a new you!

Are you one of the many looking to give your career a fresh start in 2019? You’re not alone. We understand that getting the job search started can be intimidating and leave you feeling overwhelmed. To ensure your fresh year doesn’t turn stale, check out Adecco’s helpful tips to help you nail your job search and land that dream job.

1. Diversify your search

Relying solely on mega job search engines such as Indeed.com or Monster.ca is no longer a viable option. Rather than limiting your search to these sites, consider all job search avenues. Freshen up that LinkedIn profile and use their job board to connect with hiring managers, attend career fairs, or even check out the career pages on that sought after employers’ websites. A creative approach means leaving no stone unturned.

2. Start Talking

Networking is a key part of job hunting and social media sites ― such as LinkedIn ― make it easier than ever to start the conversation. To get started, create an online dialogue and share content that is influential in your field, attend networking events or schedule a meeting with a professional in your field. Networking can help you gain information, valuable connections, referrals and recommendations which can be influential in your job search.

3. Refresh your efforts

Not getting any traction from your resume? Don’t keep blindly submitting the same CV if you aren’t seeing any results. As a general rule of thumb, never submit the same resume twice, instead, tailor your resume to match the job you’re applying for. If you happen to still not see results, consider reformatting your resume to highlight different skills, education or experience to freshen it up.

4. Refine your search

Simply searching by job title or career field can lead to a plethora of hits that are time consuming to filter through and may not result in the best opportunities for you. Rather, base your search around your skills and experience. Use keywords that define your talents, accomplishments and expertise to find that right-fit position. And of course, make sure to refine your geographical preferences to align your matches.

5. Apply directly

Online job banks such as Monster or Indeed make it easy for candidates to quickly apply. The result: an abundance of resumes that are unsuitable for the position. To save on time, hiring managers tend to use ATS systems to filter through resumes based on keywords, which leaves you with a mere 3% chance of being selected for an interview! Whether you found that position through a database or not, if you apply directly at the company you will find yourself competing against a smaller pool of candidates — improving your chances of being selected for an interview.

However, be sure to respect any mandatory application requirements. If a posting specifies to apply directly through the job banks, applying through email will hinder rather than help your odds.

6. Let Adecco search for you!

Want a recruiter who works for you? With access to hundreds of positions, personal connections with hiring managers, and the ability to fine tune your resume to get it to the top of the pile, partnering with Adecco may just land you the career of your dreams! Contact your local Adecco branch today and make your 2019 a truly success.

Lēad Blog is part of Adecco and Roevin Canada. Find and apply to your dream job, or get more career advice from our experts.

 

Jan 3

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Training Trends: Looking at Microlearning

We live in a fast-paced world where traditional intensive training isn’t always possible. With a microlearning approach to training, your employees can get quick coaching on the skills they need, all while saving time and taking advantage of the latest strategies for retaining knowledge.

What is microlearning? Simply put, it’s fast learning. Increasingly used in the corporate sector, microlearning is a training format that relies on small moments or sessions of learning. It provides only the relevant information learners need for the task at hand. In other words, it’s on-demand learning that gives learners the skills they need, as they need it.

But what’s in it for your organization? Read on to learn how microlearning can transform your team, business and bottom line.

The Benefits of Microlearning

Better knowledge retention

Did you know that studying in short concentrated bursts has been proven to be the most effective method of learning? To take advantage of this finding, rather than have employees sit through seminars or training sessions full of irrelevant information, use the microlearning approach and provide learners with small snippets of focused information. Not only does this strategy give learners brief, targeted information nuggets that they can return to, it serves as a fun and engaging form of learning.

On-demand learning

With microlearning, colleagues can access knowledge whenever and wherever they are and can complete it at their own pace. Enabling portable learning that can be done anytime with nothing more than a cell phone and internet connection, microlearning does not require a large time commitment to be effective.

Cost efficient

Traditional training can be a significant component of your budget. Whether you’re hiring trainers or sending staff off-site, relying on conventional forms of education can be costly, not to mention time consuming. Microlearning can cost up to 50% less than traditional courses, while also saving your employees productivity-draining disruptions to their work schedules.

Implementing Microlearning Within Your Organization

Ready to incorporate microlearning into your organization’s training program to further develop staff while enhancing business practices? We’ve got you covered with Adecco’s four steps to implementing microlearning within your organization.

Step 1: Identify knowledge gaps

Create a detailed syllabus of required learning for all employees in your organization. Be sure to include company-mandated training requirements (health and safety policies, for example) as well as supplementary training that can enhance your employees’ skill sets. And, remember to include department- or function-specific requirements to meet your employees’ varied training needs.

Step 2: Gather resources

Whether you choose to work with e-learning software or decide to assemble content in-house, make sure you are gathering interactive content that will capture the attention of your team. Select a mixture of video clips, infographics, PDFs, webinars, etc. that will provide interesting learning opportunities for colleagues.

Step 3: Make modules accessible

Easy access is key to the success of microlearning. Focus on the usefulness of the courses for your readers by making it easy for them to select what they need from a library of courses and then consume the content whenever and wherever they are.

Step 4: Encourage and reward

Once lessons are made available, encourage colleagues to engage with the content. Filling self-identified skills gaps may be the objective, but company-provided incentives may be the motivation your employees need to complete training.

By incorporating microlearning strategies into your training plan, you can provide your employees with a valuable resource that promotes self-sufficiency while taking advantage of cost savings and efficient delivery.

Lēad Blog is part of Adecco and Roevin Canada. Hire your perfect team, or get more staffing advice from our experts.

 

Jan 2

Christian cycling

The Big Day

My cell phone says it’s 1:45 a.m. and I’m lying down in bed fully awake, ready for the race. Even though I tried to go back to sleep, the mix of excitement and anxiety keeps me awake for the rest of the night. As the next four hours pass, I visualize every step of the triathlon 100 times and engage in some relaxation meditation.

Finally, it’s time to get out of bed. My bag is ready from the previous night with all my equipment, gels, fruit bars and water bottles. No need to double check since I went through it at least 10 times. It’s time to put on my tri suit, grab my bag and meet the other Ambassadors for breakfast.

Although the room at breakfast was pretty quiet and consumed with focus, the excitement and energy still resonated throughout.  As excited as I was, I was concerned about my injury from three days ago to my lower back. I could barely walk. While getting in my last bit of training before the race, an older back injury resurfaced. Even though the doctor told me I could probably still do the triathlon, I was concerned with the running portion — especially since it comes after spending almost two hours of being bent forward on my bike. I had to mentally prepare myself that I may only be able to walk the 10km, instead of run. In any case, the big day had finally arrived.

Once we arrived onsite, there was no time to think about my back. Everything went really fast: setting up the transition zone, eating one last snack, hitting the bathroom before putting on the wet suit on and getting my good luck kiss from my number one fan — my wife Melanie. Before I knew it, I was on the beach waiting for our Global CEO, Alain Dehaze to say “go!”.

Christian finished swimming

As I began swimming, I wondered how I would do in the vast ocean. 37 minutes later, I had my answer — the swim was amazing! I even got to admire some fish along the way. Things were going well, I was having a good time and most importantly, I was smiling. However, I knew the biggest part of the race was still ahead: removing the wet suit, 43.5km of cycling and 10km of running.

Then came the bike course through Puerto Del Carmen.  The scenery alone was breathtaking; the country side, wineries and the volcanoes, volcanic rocks and lava path along Timanfaya Park were absolutely amazing. This portion of the triathlon was the highlight for me. It even almost made me forget the 20km climb and the cramps that started in my right calf and left thigh. It was the moment when I felt the magic of completing a race with a team. The thumbs ups and encouragements amongst Ambassadors made such a difference. After 2:26 in the race — the ride taking appx 1:50 — and it was time to get off the bike and run!

Christian running

My back was so stiff when I got off the bike that I couldn’t run. As I removed my cycling gear, I took an ibuprofen and focused on the last (and most grueling for me) portion of the race: the 10km run. If it wasn’t for my injury, this is when I would’ve performed the best, however it ended up being the most difficult. The start of the running course was close to the VIP area where all the Win4Youth supporters — my wife included — were watching the race.  Needless to say, my pride took over and I managed to run a few hundred meters before stopping to stretch my back. As painful as it was, my biggest concern remained to finish the race in a decent time. I stopped at least two or three times to stretch in the first 5km and my pace was very slow. In my vision, I was going to fly over the running course with a big smile while passing the other runners. It was extremely frustrating to not see that to fruition. I still had some energy left but my back wouldn’t let me run. And, I don’t think I was smiling much at that point.

Although I was far from my usual speed, I was able to increase the pace in the second half of the run and eventually catch up to some of the runners who passed me. It took me an 1:08 to complete the 10km — 20 minutes more than my last Olympic Triathlon in Quebec.

Even though my finish was not as strong as I hoped, I truly felt the magic. I forgot about my back and focused on enjoying the moment. The last six months of sacrifice and training became worthwhile as the finish line approached. As that finish line hit my line of vision I felt proud, happy.  Best of all, I was smiling. I made it.  Despite the bumps in the road along the way, I enjoyed the journey and am truly grateful to have been given the opportunity. I will remember these moments for the rest of my life.

Alain giving Christian medals

Lēad Blog is part of Adecco and Roevin Canada. Find and apply to your dream job, or get more career advice from our experts.

 

Dec 6

Anne completing the Ocean Lava triathlon.

From the Other Side of the Triathlon: A Message from our Win4Youth Ambassador Anne

The Win4Youth program brings Adecco Group employees, associates and clients together to share their passion for sport and to have a positive impact on the lives of young people around the world. Anne Nguyen was one of two members of our Canadian Adecco Group family selected to represent the Win4Youth program in October’s Ocean Lava triathlon in Lanzarote, Spain. Here is Anne’s last blog as 2018’s Win4Youth ambassador.

After the triathlon, I was able to reflect on the reason I wanted to become a Win4Youth ambassador. Growing up, I was heavily focused on academics and never truly got to experience what it was like to participate in extracurricular sports or group activities. Because of this, I have always felt like I missed out on being part of a community that wasn’t made up of my immediate family or friends. Even though I was hesitant, I jumped at the opportunity to apply for the Win4Youth ambassadorship because I knew it would help me get active and expand my connections within the Adecco Group globally.

This program has far exceeded my expectations. Not only was I able to complete an Olympic-distance triathlon, I made lifelong friends from all around the world. Together, we conquered the hardest bike course in the history of Win4Youth which created an unbreakable bond between us (#weareWin4Youth and #alumniproud for life!). Even though my journey as a 2018 Win4Youth ambassador is nearly over, I am still going to help motivate and be a voice for the underdogs. After all, if this couch potato can turn into an athlete, you truly are capable of anything you put your mind to!

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