One day it's a covert statement to a mother returning to work after maternity leave. Another day it's a lingering gaze at an employee enjoying a culturally rich meal. These microaggressions (or sometimes macroaggressions) can take an employee from a confident, high-performer to one that feels insecure being themselves at work. Your employees engage with people with different ideas and feel most comfortable and valued when they can work without losing their cultural, racial, and gender identity. While most employers know this, why have workplace racism and sexism often been neglected?

The Effects of Workplace Racism and Sexism

Employers must address workplace racism and sexism to create safe and inclusive work environments. Educate and nurture your current employees, and aim to recruit and diversify your workforce to reduce racism and sexism in the workplace. Post a free job on Get to start building a more diverse team!

The summer had economists from around the globe embroiled in a debate about a possible recession coming in the next few years (or months). As of October 2022, the U.S. Labor Department data put the current inflation rate at 7.7%. The recent layoffs in the tech industry are just the first of what is soon to be a string of cutbacks by companies looking to save costs. For recruiters, this means freezes in hiring and fewer openings. It will also include the uphill task of finding the best candidates for them from the coming influx of recently laid-off job seekers. Now is probably a good time to brace for tough times in the next few years in the talent acquisition industry. To survive and thrive recruiting in a recession, here are some hard truths you will need to accept.

Recruiting in a Recession: Hard Truths That Talent Acquisition Experts Must Accept

Recruiters must brace for tough times in a potential recession. To survive, they must adapt their strategy to focus on high-priority hiring needs and build relationships with potential hires. Quality candidates are still out there - recruiters must find them by diversifying services and offering learning and growth opportunities.

"Nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing people."

10 Reasons HR is Important to an Organization

HR is essential for any business, from recruitment and training to compliance and culture. HR professionals must keep up with trends and use data to plan and execute their strategy. They must also ensure employee safety, fair pay, and attractive benefits for job seekers.

The world of work has drastically changed in the past few years. Where a good salary and a nice office might have been enough to attract talent in the past, employees today expect flexibility, growth opportunities, and a healthy work environment. In fact,&nbsp;77%&nbsp;of applicants say they’d consider a company’s culture before applying for a job.&nbsp;

7 Importances of Organizational Culture and How to Build It

Organizational culture is essential for a successful business, and it requires commitment from all levels of an organization. A strong culture boosts employee retention, performance, and engagement, while a toxic culture can lead to the opposite. Here we look at the importance of organizational culture and how to foster a great culture.

Talent acquisition is a multi-stage process where candidates undergo various application steps before getting hired. The unfortunate reality is that it is a labor-intense system, with the hiring manager and recruiter often handling all of the work on their own. Ask any one of them, and you will hear about the overabundance of applications and the demanding task of filtering through them to find the best candidates. The quality of talent suffers under the weight of all that work on one person's hands. It's not easy, but as many companies are starting to realize, there is a better way. The future of talent acquisition lies in collaborative recruiting!

Collaborative Recruiting: The Key to a Better Talent Acquisition Strategy

Talent acquisition is an intense and labor-intensive process. Collaborative recruiting allows teams to share the responsibilities, resulting in better crops of candidates and an improved culture fit. It also increases organizational efficiency and camaraderie among staff, creating a successful foundation for any company.

Once you’ve finally mustered up the courage to find another job, leaning into the job hunt can feel scary and overwhelming. So, it does nothing to help your confidence when your outbox is full of unanswered follow-ups and interview requests. You thought that ghosting only happens on dating apps—so why do recruiters ghost, too? Recruiter ghosting is not an&nbsp;effective recruiting strategy, but sometimes it’s inevitable. How can you overcome such an unfortunate new career trend? Read on.

Why Do Recruiters Ghost and What Can You Do About It?

Recruiter ghosting is a phenomenon jobseekers face during their job search. While ghosting can feel like a blow to your ego, understanding the reasons behind it can help you pivot and continue your job search. Know the signs and questions to ask employers to minimize your chances of being ghosted.

Each companies hiring strategy is based on a set of rules that defines the ideal candidate. Many companies utilize internal and external hiring to ensure they have skilled, experienced workers. If you work in recruiting, maximizing your internal hiring strategies could be the key to retaining employees and simplifying your hiring process. 

Internal Hiring Best Practices

Recruiting from within can save time and money, create a more positive workplace culture, and give employees the opportunity to advance. But it's important to remain objective and make sure the process is fair. Internal hiring has the power to foster an energetic, resilient work culture if done right.

Job Openings Civil Technologist (Langley) Development & Infrastructure Group · Langley, British Columbia Department Development & Infrastructure Group Employment Type Full-Time Minimum Experience Entry-level You’re a Civil Technologist who is ready to roll up your sleeves and get your hands on projects.. Binnie is looking for a Civil Technologist to join our Langley Development & Infrastructure Division, which provides professional civil engineering services for local municipalities and private developers alike.. Typical projects include road and utility improvements and replacements, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control and major residential, commercial, and industrial developments.. You will be working with our friendly and supportive team of experienced Project Managers, Designers, and Engineers on a wide range of capital municipal and land development projects.. Whether it’s trivia virtual events, Binnie Banters speech club, Movember, or book club, everyone can get involved in their own way.

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Job Openings Civil Technologist (Langley) Development & Infrastructure Group · Langley, British Columbia Department Development & Infrastructure Group Employment Type Full-Time Minimum Experience Entry-level You’re a Civil Technologist who is ready to roll up your sleeves and get your hands on projects. You perform best in groups where you know what’s expected of you. You’re not afraid to ask questions. You make—and own—your decisions. You want to learn more about the design, approvals, the construction phase, and how a team works together to get projects done. Binnie is looking for a Civil Technologist to join our Langley Development & Infrastructure Division, which provides professional civil engineering services for local municipalities and private developers alike. Typical projects include road and utility improvements and replacements, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control and major residential, commercial, and industrial developments. We have a full-time position available in our Langley Office, located near Highway 1 and 200th Street Interchange, and the Golden Ears Bridge and Carvolth Bus Exchange, with ample parking, amenities and restaurants close by. You will be working with our friendly and supportive team of experienced Project Managers, Designers, and Engineers on a wide range of capital municipal and land development projects.You will carry out design work, CAD assignments, site visits, and quality management according to Binnie’s Organizational Quality Management Policy (OQM). This role offers great mentorship opportunities.YOUR ROLE: Preparing design drawings using AutoCAD or Civil3DPreparing documentation for design folders and reportsCalculating design quantities for materials and preparation of cost estimatesAssisting in the preparation of project specifications and contract documentsPerforming on-site inspection dutiesCompleting construction related reports and documentation WHAT YOU BRING: 1 to 3 years of related work experience in a civil consulting engineering environment Completed Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a related field Registered with ASTTBC, registration as an AScT preferred Valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle for site visits Previous hands-on experience working with AutoCAD and Civil 3D Excellent organization and time management skills Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors, and client ABOUT BINNIE:We are the people behind the infrastructure you use every day. We’re small enough to know each other’s names, and big enough to be where we’re needed. As an employee owned firm which is consistently recognized as a Top Employer, we take pride in our work and are respected as one of the top engineering firms in British Columbia. We support some of the most important infrastructure in the province and beyond. We’re looking for professionals who want to build careers and communities that last. We can’t do it without you.THE PERKS:People come first. We support you with the education, mentoring, and growth opportunities you need to build an interesting career. As an employee-owned firm, we create a clear internal growth path that can keep up with even the most ambitious professionals. Whether it’s trivia virtual events, Binnie Banters speech club, Movember, or book club, everyone can get involved in their own way.

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