Editor’s Note

​​​​​​​Today diversity and inclusion (D&I) means much more to companies than hiring quotas and mandatory training. It’s about the business imperative of connecting with the diverse workers who comprise a significant and growing portion of the workforce.

Featured Research: How HR Pros View the Use and Effectiveness of Background Screening Methods

In an increasingly global economy, employers are rightfully placing a premium on the safety of employees and the community. According to the second annual survey, conducted by HR.com for the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS), employers continue to utilize professional background checks at a near universal rate.

Talent Acquisition Excellence June 2018 Advertisers

How Programmatic Approach Is Revolutionizing Recruiting

About 150 years ago, the brilliant and successful merchant John Wanamaker said, “Half of my advertising budget is wasted; I just don’t know which half.” John was a visionary who invented things we take for granted today like the price tag and the “money-back guarantee.”

Reinventing Job Interviews With Modern Technology And Techniques

The traditional job interview is not what it used to be, thanks to more modern technology and fresh techniques. The traditional methods of interviewing probably need some kind of overhaul anyway, as according to LinkedIn’s latest report on recruiting trends, they have many weak spots.

Why You Should Embrace Skill-Based Recruiting (And Ditch Resume)

These days, most employers or job applicants assume that resumes will play a significant role in the hiring process. Every job posting asks for a resume and it’s the main tool HR teams use early on to choose the candidates who will advance to the next round. The resume-based hiring process has been around for so long it’s rarely questioned, but for technical roles in particular, it can hold recruiting back. Switching to a skill-based recruiting model can help HR teams optimize their recruiting process.

How Do Organizations Battle Talent Scarcity?

​​​​​​​Almost all HR departments say the same thing – not only do they suffer from a deficit of talent, it’s a problem getting worse not better. But as we look to the future, and assess the impact this will have on HR, what does this worry really mean? At WCN, we believe it means something acute and serious – that without effective coping strategies, the simple fact is, not all organizations will survive.

Automation: Soft Skills Training And Employee Development

Automation will fundamentally alter the Canadian labour market over the next decade according to analysts. A recent research paper by RBC predicted that 50 per cent of Canadian jobs will be disrupted by automation within the next 10 years. Most at risk are low skilled jobs and those that consist primarily of routine tasks and clerical work.

4 Keys To Find the Right Cyber Security Expert For Your Organization

Today’s business landscape requires organizations to be increasingly dependent on the strength of their cyber security teams, and understanding how to hire a legitimate expert in the field is critical. However, cyber security is an industry that continues to evolve, and it is a challenge for businesses to identify unique, valuable skills for their cyber security professionals.