How to Answer “What’s Your Desired Salary?” in an Interview

How to Answer “What’s Your Desired Salary?” in an Interview

December 6th, 2024

Are you getting paid what you think you’re worth? Salary is a common reason for people to switch jobs. And, it’s something that is top of mind for candidates during the job interview process.  The…

How to Respond to a Low Salary Increase – 8 Recruiter Approved Steps

How to Respond to a Low Salary Increase – 8 Recruiter Approved Steps

September 10th, 2024

Our Toronto recruiters talk about salary quite a bit with employers and candidates, mostly in the context of salary negotiation. Many candidates are comfortable with the idea of negotiating their salary when they start a…

How Long Should You Work Without a Raise or Promotion?

How Long Should You Work Without a Raise or Promotion?

August 6th, 2024

Has it been a while since you last received a raise or promotion? If it’s been a while since you were last promoted or received a raise, there is a good chance you’re not happy…

Should You Offer a Promotion Without a Pay Raise?

Should You Offer a Promotion Without a Pay Raise?

July 9th, 2024

Getting a promotion should be a great moment for employees. But what if it was only a promotion? No raise to go along with it. For many, this kind of sours the moment.  Promotions and…

Are You Being Paid Fairly? 5 Ways to Find Out

Are You Being Paid Fairly? 5 Ways to Find Out

April 25th, 2024

How much money do you make? Would you say you are being fairly compensated compared to others in the same role? This is important information to know. If you are not sure, you could be…

Would Raising Wages Help Solve the Healthcare Labour Shortage?

Would Raising Wages Help Solve the Healthcare Labour Shortage?

June 20th, 2023

The healthcare labour shortage in Canada is a very real issue that is impacting Canadians. In Ontario alone, the province is facing a shortage of  33,000 nurses and support workers by 2028. A question facing…

Don’t Lose Another Candidate to a Counteroffer, Do These 4 Things Instead

Don’t Lose Another Candidate to a Counteroffer, Do These 4 Things Instead

May 2nd, 2023

Losing a candidate to a counteroffer can be disheartening, especially if you thought the candidate was coming on board. Even though counteroffers are part of the recruitment process, they are particularly challenging for hiring companies….

3 Telltale Signs You’re Underpaying Your Employees

3 Telltale Signs You’re Underpaying Your Employees

November 15th, 2022

Money. It’s something that will always be part of the recruitment conversation.  Salary has been talked about a lot more recently considering our current economic circumstances. Inflation has called into question if people are being…

6 Salary Negotiation Mistakes to Avoid

6 Salary Negotiation Mistakes to Avoid

November 10th, 2022

Everyone wants to get paid what they are worth. You want to make a salary that is reflective of your skills, experience, and value to an organization. The salary negotiation process is important to ensure…

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