Why is the Gender Wage Gap Growing?

Why is the Gender Wage Gap Growing?

December 12th, 2024

We are now starting to see some of the effects the pandemic is having on the post-pandemic workforce, women in particular. Reports from the US have found that the gender gap has widened year over…

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…

6 Ways to Justify a Higher Salary in a Negotiation

6 Ways to Justify a Higher Salary in a Negotiation

October 29th, 2024

We all want to make more money. Employers want to feel valued and they are getting paid fairly for their work. But wanting more money and being able to justify a higher salary are different…

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…

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…

No, You Can’t Get a Tesla Quality Candidate on a Datsun Budget

No, You Can’t Get a Tesla Quality Candidate on a Datsun Budget

June 11th, 2024

One of the top reasons companies fail to recruit top talent is compensation. You get what you pay for.  This is just as true in recruiting as it is in any other industry. And no,…

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…

The Rise of Salary Transparency & What it Means for You

The Rise of Salary Transparency & What it Means for You

March 12th, 2024

Salary transparency is a popular topic of discussion lately. New laws are in the process of being passed in Ontario that require more transparency from employers, particularly around salary ranges in job ads. There is…

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…

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