Recruiting

Hiring an independent contractor can be a practical way for businesses to bring in specialized skills, manage projects, or get support without adding a permanent employee to the team. But what happens when the working relationship starts to look less like a business providing services and more like an employee working for your organization? The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) looks beyond the name on the agreement when determining whether someone is an employee or independent con

In Part 1 of this series, we explored why hiring right matters and how high-performing teams think about outcomes, behaviour, and values before posting a role. Now let’s get practical. Now let’s get practical. Most organizations say they want high performers, but their recruitment process is built for speed or comfort — not performance. Job descriptions focus on tasks. Interviews focus on experience. Decisions rely on gut feel. Then leaders are surprised when new hires str

High-performing teams are not found. They are built. And the first place organizations feel the difference is in hiring. For small and growing businesses, one mis-hire does not just slow things down. It changes how leaders spend their time. Instead of building the business, they compensate. They coach basic expectations, fix errors, redistribute work, and quietly lower standards just to keep momentum. The stress does not come from one person. It comes from the ripple effect a

Welcome to our column, Dear Toby. We take real life HR questions and give real HR advice. Have a question or topic you'd love covered in our column? Send us an email at info@aandaconsulting.ca Dear Toby, I know I’ll need to hire in the new year, but I’ve been putting off planning because we’re slammed right now. How early do I actually need to start recruiting if I want someone in the role by January or February? - Growing Pains in Edmonton Dear Growing Pains, Ah, the great

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Hiring independent contractors can be a great way to bring in expertise without the overhead of a full-time employee. But what if that...

In the realm of recruiting, finding the ideal candidate entails more than just reviewing resumes and checking qualifications. Behavioral...

As professionals, the task of finding the right candidates to join your team can be both challenging and crucial for the success of your...

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Onboarding volunteers is a crucial aspect of running a successful not-for-profit organization. Effectively integrating volunteers into...

Starting a new job is exciting and nerve-wracking for a new employee. With the right onboarding process in place, this transition can be...