Career Connections

Proactive hiring, skills-based decisions, and pay transparency are reshaping recruitment in a tight labour market. HR leaders from Walmart, McCarthy Tétrault, and Wajax share how they’re staying ahead. Is your team adapting fast enough? #HiringStrategies hrreporter.com/focus-areas/au…

AI is transforming recruitment, helping companies find hidden talent faster. One tech firm hired a cybersecurity pro from gaming, proving skills matter more than traditional backgrounds. But can AI stay fair? The key is audits + human oversight. talentcanada.ca/the-talent-hun…

How can volunteering boost your job search? Read our article to find out how you can gain employable skills to support your job search while giving back. careerconnectionsinc.com/employable-ski…

67% of U.S. workers prioritize skills development, but only 48% believe their employer does. Education deepens the divide. New @IndeedHiringLab research shows training gaps are shaping labour inequality—unless action is taken. hcamag.com/ca/news/genera…

What helps new hires settle in faster and perform better? At Career Connections Canada, we share practical onboarding tips to improve confidence, productivity, and retention. From preboarding to ongoing support, small changes can make a big difference. careerconnectionsinc.com/onboarding-new…

60% of jobseekers won’t apply if salary isn’t listed. New Monster research shows pay transparency is now a deal-breaker, alongside unclear job descriptions and poor communication. Is your hiring process keeping up? #SalaryTransparency #HiringTrends hcamag.com/ca/news/genera…

What happens when talent feels overlooked? A Talent Canada article by Julie Cafley & Sadaf Parvaiz highlights the real cost of bias for women of colour, from turnover to missed leadership potential. talentcanada.ca/when-women-of-…

Employee benefits often go unused because people do not know they exist or how to access them. Andrea Wynter of ADP Canada explains the “ghost benefits gap” and why clear communication matters. canadiansme.ca/rethinking-emp…

What helps new hires settle in faster and perform better? At Career Connections Canada, we share practical onboarding tips to improve confidence, productivity, and retention. From preboarding to ongoing support, small changes can make a big difference. careerconnectionsinc.com/onboarding-new…

Workplace literacy gaps are growing for Canadian employers. Benefits Canada explains why communication, problem solving and digital skills are now closely linked to productivity, safety and retention. benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/ca…

This report points to stronger public-private sector collaboration as key to improving access to mental health support across Canada. Benefits Canada outlines where joint action could make a difference. benefitscanada.com/benefits/healt…

How can volunteering boost your job search? Read our article to find out how you can gain employable skills to support your job search while giving back. careerconnectionsinc.com/employable-ski…

When someone cries at work, what is it really signalling? A HRD Canada article highlights that it is often a sign of deeper pressure, not the issue itself. A reminder for leaders to look beyond the moment and consider the wider impact on culture. hcamag.com/ca/specializat…

Why are candidates disappearing mid-process? A HRD Canada article by Dexter Tilo shows that one in four jobseekers have ghosted employers, often due to poor communication, unclear timelines, or a lack of human interaction. hcamag.com/ca/news/genera…

Behavioural interviews are one of the most effective ways to assess how candidates handle real-world situations. Learn more about them in our article: careerconnectionsinc.com/behavioural-in…

Who is missing out on workplace benefits? A Benefits Canada article by Sonya Singh outlines the barriers Indigenous women face, from eligibility rules to job patterns, and what employers may need to rethink in benefits design. benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/in…

What helps new hires settle in faster and perform better? At Career Connections Canada, we share practical onboarding tips to improve confidence, productivity, and retention. From preboarding to ongoing support, small changes can make a big difference. careerconnectionsinc.com/onboarding-new…

Are degree requirements limiting your talent pool? A Canadian HR Reporter article by Stacy Thomas, with insights from Tony Fang, highlights how credential-based hiring may be leaving skills unused and affecting hiring outcomes. hrreporter.com/focus-areas/re…

Employees say they feel well, yet burnout and disengagement remain high. A Canadian HR Reporter piece by Jim Wilson highlights the gap between wellbeing and performance, and what it means for leaders managing productivity and retention. hrreporter.com/focus-areas/cu…

Only 5% of organizations say they have enough skilled talent and headcount for priority projects in 2026, as skills gaps, AI literacy needs, and the rise of AI-generated applications make hiring more complex. benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/on…