Labour Shortage or Bad Recruiting?
HR Collection PlaylistJune 02, 202300:35:33

Labour Shortage or Bad Recruiting?

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.