What You Need to Know About the Ontario Pay Transparency Legislation

What You Need to Know About the Ontario Pay Transparency Legislation

June 8th, 2018

By Bruce Powell, Founder & Executive Recruiter Pay transparency has become a hot topic lately. With increased focus on diversity in the workplace, the question of fair compensation for women is an important discussion. It’s…

Key Factors in Attracting Top Talent – It’s Not All About Money

Key Factors in Attracting Top Talent – It’s Not All About Money

May 16th, 2017

Attracting top talent isn’t always about the money. In fact, there are many other compensatory factors, in addition to organizational culture and work environment, that go into a candidate’s thought process when considering a career move.

The Current State of Compensation – How Big Was Your Last Raise?

The Current State of Compensation – How Big Was Your Last Raise?

April 6th, 2017

Compensation matters. It plays a key role in a candidate’s decision to apply for a position, and it has an impact on a company’s ability to attract and retain top performing talent in their industry. It’s no secret that when companies don’t pay well, word gets around and they develop a reputation for being “cheap.”

The Best of 2016: Top 5 Blog Posts of the Year

The Best of 2016: Top 5 Blog Posts of the Year

December 30th, 2016

To close out a big year in recruitment, we’re sharing our our Best Of Blogs list from 2016. In these 5 popular posts, our IQ PARTNERS headhunters touch on the year’s hottest topics for hiring managers and job seekers.

How Much Should You Be Making? LinkedIn Salary Will Tell You!

How Much Should You Be Making? LinkedIn Salary Will Tell You!

December 8th, 2016

If you are like most professionals, you want to make more money. Who doesn’t, right? Most of us have an idea of where our current salary falls on the wage scale in comparison to other professionals with similar experience and credentials. What if you could get the full picture of how much you could and should be making? LinkedIn Salary will do this for you.

Finance Industry Ranked the Best for Benefits

Finance Industry Ranked the Best for Benefits

July 15th, 2016

The finance industry is leading the way, providing the best benefits to employees – great news for accountants, finance managers, and others working in the finance industry.

Chief Marketing Officer Is Happiest Six-Figure Job

Chief Marketing Officer Is Happiest Six-Figure Job

July 12th, 2016

Compensation is always at the top of the list of factors that influence a candidate to be interested in a job or career path. Who doesn’t want to have a good paying job, right? Job satisfaction and overall happiness are other important factors. No one wants to go to a job that they dread day after day.

IQ PARTNERS on Marketing Magazine’s 2015 Salary Benchmarks & Trends (video)

IQ PARTNERS on Marketing Magazine’s 2015 Salary Benchmarks & Trends (video)

November 25th, 2015

Hear from our marketing recruiters on what’s happening in the marketing industry. We’ve been honoured to contribute for more than 10 years to Marketing Magazine’s annual Salary Benchmarks publication. In the 16th annual issue, available online for subscribers, we along with dozens of other recruitment professionals discuss salary ranges for 82 key marketing positions (who’s making what) along with top industry trends.

Can I Lie Myself Into a Higher Salary? (video)

Can I Lie Myself Into a Higher Salary? (video)

October 27th, 2015

He claimed during one interview that he was making $70,000 when he was actually paid just $45,000 – and secured a $68,000 offer”. That got us thinking… is he right? Can you lie yourself into a job?

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