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Most of us have experienced feelings of doubt and unworthiness at some point in our lives. But when your accomplishments are a result of your own knowledge, hard work, and preparation and you still feel inadequate … you’re probably suffering from impostor syndrome.People who suffer from this syndrome often feel like frauds — despite being…

Quick Tips on HOW TO FEEL CONNECTED – FROM A DISTANCE! As we all shift our collaboration to online meetings there are a few key things to consider to optimize our time for productivity. Check out the tips below:Start meetings with some social time – or better yet a fun icebreaker activity that either gets…

It’s hard to build real connections with your colleagues if you never get beyond superficial chit-chat. And yet people who have workplace friendships are not only more likely to be happier and healthier, they are also seven times as likely to be engaged in their job. What’s more, employees who report having workplace friends have…

Labour shortages in Canada are, in part, due to the strong demand for workers generated by robust economic growth here and around the world. Real gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow globally and in Canada by 3.9% and 2.0%, respectively, in 2018. The expansion should continue into 2020, spurring continued healthy demand for…

Staffing challenges exist, causing urgent hiring needs according to Robert Half Technology’s State of Tech Hiring in Canada research. Sixty-two per cent of IT decision makers polled plan to expand the size of their teams by adding full-time employees in the first six months of the new year. However, 89 per cent of those surveyed…

Should professionals mind the skills gap when applying for a position? In new research from global staffing firm Robert Half, HR managers in Canada said 45% of resumes they receive, on average, are from candidates who don’t meet job requirements. In a separate survey of Canadian workers, 76% admitted they would submit for a role…