On average, adults spend eight hours of their day in the office. Between commuting and family commitments, it can be hard to squeeze in time for that yoga class or make it to the pool for a swim. Whether you’re looking to shake off the winter...
For the last month or so we've arrived and left work in the dark - add that to the freezing cold weather, and it's tough to continue to be motivated when it comes to working. Everyone has so many busy moments over the Holidays, but...
New Years Resolutions aren't cliché when it comes to planning your future. Over the holidays we have time to reflect on the previous year and become very eager to shed bad habits and make changes. If you are serious about finding your dream job in...
With the snow staying on the ground in two out of three of our main locations we thought reminding our employee's, clients and the general public would be valuable. 1. Check Your Vehicle In the winter, it's incredibly important that you have working windshield wipers and your...
There is no question that the recruitment industry is growing substantially, with The Job Shoppe included in this movement from Southwest Canada to Midwest of USA. Being on the job market can be stressful at times, but connecting with a recruiter can speed up and...
Holidays are important to companies. It’s a way to celebrate and come together in a tradition that makes us feel like a family. These small celebrations build employee engagement, enforces teambuilding, increases morale, which encourages an overall happy workplace. Annual holiday meals or festivities are...
Communication is Key – So Keep Everyone in the Loop! Internal communication is the bloodline of any organization, and having an effective system in place will help to ensure that all members of the team are working collaboratively towards a common goal. This will lead...
It's always a treat to provide an occasional "extra" for the office, such as lunch, or a fun activity, but what does your staff really get out of this if they don't enjoy being in their workspace day after day? Creating an environment your employees...
Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year, is coming up! What's your plan to keep your employees motivated and happy on this dismal day? If you haven't thought about it, don't worry. Here is The Job Shoppes essential guide to dodging depression in the...
Some amount of employee churn is normal. In fact, about 50% of people recruited into an organization leave within the first two years. It’s just the natural ebb and flow of a human resources department. But when turnover starts to become a trend—that’s when...