Get Social: How to Use Social Media to Recruit Marketers

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Even as recently as a few years ago, spending your days on social media in the workplace was frowned upon. But for a growing number of people, especially marketers, social media platforms have become the top place to engage with an audience. After all, there are millions of users actively interacting with social media content every day. The prevalence of social media use makes it a powerful tool, not just for people who work in Portland’s bustling marketing industry, but for HR managers and recruiters in the area as well. 

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When, Why, and How to Outsource Administrative Work in Vancouver

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Metro Vancouver is a thriving, bustling ecosystem of industries with great potential for business evolution. However, this capacity for innovation and growth can come with its own set of organizational challenges. As a company expands, the amount of administrative work often increases exponentially, which leaves less time for things like strategy, planning, and the execution of larger-scale projects.

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How to Effectively Hire & Work with Temporary Warehouse Employees

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In a fitness-friendly area like Metro Vancouver, temporary warehouse employment is a popular choice for candidates who enjoy staying active on the job. It’s also a fantastic way for newcomers to the workforce to gain valuable experience. From an organizational perspective, temporary employees can also be an integral part of a company’s overall employment strategy. 

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Important Upcoming Stat Holidays — Spring and Summer 2019

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The second quarter of 2019 marches on, and with it comes a fresh new batch of important statutory holidays in Canada and the US. Since these upcoming holidays take place during the warmer months when employees are more likely to schedule vacation time around a stat, it will become especially important for organizations to plan for expected absences.

This sunny season, make sure you’re prepared by getting all of your company’s scheduling, payroll, and vacation ducks in a row before things start to heat up outside. And don’t forget the sunscreen!

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TPD HR Tips: Preparing Your Policies for Remote Workers

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We may be in the midst of April showers, but freshening up your employee policies is one great way to ensure there will be plenty of May flowers. So far this spring, we’ve looked at the importance of updating employee leave policies, and the role #MeToo has played in shaping bullying and harassment procedures in the workplace.

The latest in our series of springtime HR tips focuses on a growing trend that’s been sprouting up across the Canadian employment landscape: working remotely.

Read on to learn more about why this trend has gained so much momentum, and discover some of the steps you can take to ensure your business has solid remote work policies and processes in place.

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