On May 15th, 2014, TPD’s CEO, Owner, and Founder Leslie Meingast was presented with the Astra Excellence in Global Growth Award at the 2014 Global Connect Women Entrepreneurs Expo and Summit.
So you think you’ve hired the “perfect” candidate? It’s imperative that the new employee’s onboarding experience leaves a positive impression. Did you know that employees who quit within the first 90 days usually do so because of the treatment they receive in the first two days?
Your employees can account for up to 80% of the costs of doing business. Similarly, revenue success correlates to employees’ thriving in their roles. Evidently, how you hire, retain, and manage your people directly impacts your company. Just as you create a carefully devised financial plan, you should also be proactive and create a thoughtful Human Resources (HR) Plan.
TPD is proud to announce Susan Alley as new Vice President of HR Services.
Companies are powered by the people that work for them. No matter what technology, reputation, or unique product you offer, the future of your business comes down to the team you assemble. Whether your company has decided to bring on an entry-level employee or a senior manager, it is imperative to assess the long-term impact of the person, and the specific value they bring to your business.
More often than ever, recruiters and hiring managers are using software applications known as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to screen and organize job applicants. If you’ve ever submitted your resume through a career page hosted by Resumator, HireDesk, Jobvite, or Taleo, your resume is often screened by software before it’s seen by human eyes.
Shortages in North America’s skilled labor talent market have gained a great deal of attention in recent years. A 2012 report from the US Council of Advisors on Science and Technology stated that over the next decade, one million additional Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) graduates will be needed to meet demands in the US economy. Canada, Australia, Germany, China, Brazil, and India have all expressed similar concerns surrounding skill shortages.
International Women’s Day is global celebration that resonates with me deeply. It is a time for empowering women and celebrating the diverse and astounding accomplishments of in all facets of their lives.
On Saturday February 1st, Vancouver-based developer boot camp Lighthouse Labs hosted Canada’s largest open access education event teaching 500 people to learn to code for free. With a classroom composed of students and professionals from diverse fields, the teachers at Lighthouse Labs instructed the room on basic HTML and CSS. Participants created their own landing pages with the help of professional developers as Teaching Assistants from sponsoring companies.
GBR’s Engineering and Mining Journal recently published a report on British Columbia’s Mining Industry & Vancouver, the World’s Mining Barometer.
