Season 2 · Episode 166
Labour Shortage or Bad Recruiting?
June 2, 202336m 40sExplicit
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Show Notes
Serge contemplates his political career. Look for his name in the next provincial election.
Unprecedented fires in Halifax, postponing DisruptHR
Dream job alert: live on a remote island and look after wild horses. Not our dream job but for someone else it is.
In the News
- Veritone acquires Broadbean - Serge had his crystal ball out for that one.
- Dice lays off 10% of their staff despite having increased revenue last earnings call.
- The Government of Canada makes fem-hygiene products a law.
- Summer jobs are 55% higher this year than in 2019.
Tip of the week
- Post your new jobs after a long weekend - NEVER before the long weekend.
Recruiting Insights
- Stats Canada releases a report claiming the labour shortages aren't real.
- The truth behind companies who lay off staff yet their GlassDoor rating increases.
- Online Reputation Management firms take aim at GlassDoor and will charge for getting the site to remove your negative reviews.
- A new twist on military recruiting, the UK targets the Middle East and North African countries with job ads to serve in the military in exchange for UK citizenship.