Persons with a disability can excel to the highest levels when given a chance to demonstrate their skills, as one Toronto-based company discovered. With the help of BioTalent Canada’s Opportunities Fund wage subsidy program, RightBlue Labs Inc. was able to tap into a highly skilled labour pool at a level that wasn’t previously feasible. This…
All Canadian biotech small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) that raised the most capital or completed the most successful partnership ventures in the past year have one asset in common: top-notch employees. “Biotech sectors such as agri-food and sustainable development will soon be global challenges which is why Canada must be forward thinking to maintain its…
In the final part of the Phases in Transition series, we will examine the importance that Evolution and Solidification have in an organizations change process. Phase 4 – Evolution The change process starts to stabilize a little during this phase. It will involve changes to people and products. HR activities at this phase are: Facilitating…
Continued from the article Phases in Transition – Part 1 where we looked at the pre-transition and change phases, the following article will discuss the importance of the Integration phase an organization will go through when dealing with a transition. Phase 3: Integration During integration, the change will be actualized and employees will be directly…
It’s fitting that January, the month of resolutions and reflection, is also National Mentoring Month. Mentoring is a nurturing process; it involves teaching, encouraging and counselling a less experienced person to promote professional and personal development. Many communities and organizations host mentoring programs. As a mentor, you will not only be encouraging future leaders to…
“BioTalent Canada’s interactions with employers have indicated that enhanced access to the youth market in Canada has been a great advantage for them and we want Canadians to realize how crucial young people are to our industry.” Rob Henderson, President & CEO, BioTalent Canada Recognize your employee and they could win $1,000! Since 2005,…
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January 2015, marks the start of the Express Entry, a program designed to encourage growth in Canadian sectors that are lacking in available skills and talent. Express Entry is fueling the discussion on newcomers and diversity. So, we asked you “What’s the biggest challenge to starting a career as a newcomer to Canada?” Here’s what…
Starting over in a new country has many challenges; attaining success and a fulfilling career is largely determined by attitude. Like many newcomers, I came to Canada from a position much senior to what I was first doing in Canada. I came here with a world of international experience in advertising and marketing in three…
By: Rob Henderson So, you’ve put together a résumé that got you a callback for that all-important job interview. Now, instead of a hundred other applicants, it’s now you vs. four or five others. You already know the basics: Arrive on time, Solid greeting, Sample questions, Be clear, concise, and correct. But what are the…
