With the use of “Referral Networks” you will begin to see the real power of an effective Social Media Recruiting Strategy. Do you ever wonder what happens when you send a message (job, brand, culture, etc.) through the organization’s social media channels and then your employee/referral network pushes that message out through their social media channels? Think of it this way; the typical person has … read more

I received an interesting call the other day, it was someone looking for a Social Media Recruiting Strategy. There was a need, budget and a willing partner, sounds good right? We engaged in a dialogue around recruitment within the organization and it quickly became apparent to me that Social Media Recruiting Strategy (SMRS) was not going to be the “Silver Bullet” that was going to … read more

Our client, a leading North American transporter of energy, is seeking a Compensation Consultant who will be responsible in supporting a large HR project and will require compensation related testing and defect analysis in PeopleSoft. Responsibilities: Execute system, integration, and testing cycles Participate in triaging, troubleshooting, and resolution of test defects Support user testing cycle Assist in data conversion efforts for the mapping and migration … read more

Hello Canadian HR/Recruiting world, Just wanted to share a quick snapshot of the HR/Recruiting landscape, as we see it. December is traditionally slow in our space, but we had a very busy month and saw a variety of roles come across the desk (i.e Generalists Contract recruiters, senior recruiters, Sourcers, Compensation analysts, HR Managers, to name a few) A majority of the hiring leaders that … read more

I first saw this video at the RIS2011 and thought I’d share it with everyone. If you’re not energized after this, let me know. Closing Words – Sekou Richard

I had a great chat with a few Social Media recruiting folks and I asked, “How do we measure the success of Social Media Recruitment implementation”? In no particular order, here are 8 things you need to take a look at after 3 months of having your Social Media Recruiting Strategy in place: 1. What have you achieved in the overall process? • How has … read more

Full time, permanent Located Downtown Toronto Manager level position Our client, an international services firm is in search of an HR Business Partner who will be responsible for providing strategic advice to business leaders in a specified client group while enabling the organization to fully leverage the skills and talents of their people. As a successful Corporate HR Business Partner, you will be responsible for providing … read more

A while ago I posted a blog, “7 things to consider when building your Social Media Recruitment Strategy (SMRS)”.That post is what to do once you’ve decided to engage in a SMRS.  This post is what to consider before you plan your SMRS. While Social Media tools and technologies are seemingly free or cheaper, it does require a lot of patience and commitment to make … read more

Our Vision – Kik Interactive is a venture-backed startup in Waterloo, Ontario developing products in the mobile space. We are the creators of Kik Messenger, the cross-platform, mobile messenger that went from zero to over a million users in just two weeks and has been growing ever since. We’re not stopping there. Our goal is to become *the* mobile communication platform. We’re bringing Silicon Valley … read more

Our Insurance client is seeking a Senior Manager Organizational Development (OD).  The incumbent will serve as one of the key regional thought leaders in organizational development will be responsible for the development and implementation of OD strategies, policies and initiatives. Requirements: Organizational Development strategy for the region aligned with Global HR strategy and local business priorities. Partner with VP L&OD in the design and implementation … read more