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The move is a substantive step forward but poses a challenge for companies: With the holiday written into law a mere two days before its inaugural instance, giving staff a sudden day off is fraught with logistical challenges. How do businesses recognize Juneteenth in a way that shows substantive support both now and in the future? What is Juneteenth? A portmanteau of the words “June” and “Nineteenth”, Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce the abolishment of slavery in the state under President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Also called Jubilee Day, Black Independence Day and Emancipation Day, Juneteenth is regularly celebrated across the United States but until Biden’s announcement was only a paid holiday in eight states including Massachusetts, New York, and Washington. Five ways for employers to offer substantive support While it’s important for employers to recognize the newest federal holiday, it’s al...

Employer branding has experienced some monumental shifts in the last year as companies have had to adapt quickly in order to keep running. The following must-haves will help you ensure a solid employer brand strategy for the year ahead. Re-evaluate your values and EVP A crisis like COVID-19 is a decisive test for any organization’s purpose, values, and Employer Value Proposition. A lot has changed for companies in the last year, from where their employees are working to the work they are doing, so it makes sense that your EVP would change as well. Now is the perfect time to review your values and offerings, and ask what areas need improving or evolving. Values shape your employees’ priorities, and a strong EVP will attract and keep the best employees. As Laura Lenz of OMERS Ventures recently mentioned during a BetaKit Live, talent acquisition and retention “are the number one priority” for Canadian tech. Identify what matters most to your teams and build it into your DNA. Showcase you...

Yoga is a powerful natural state that can inspire you in many ways. “When you perform yoga, you establish a connection between your body and mind and become more aware of yourself. Happy Yoga Day to you.”

To all fathers everywhere, and to those who may be missing their father today. THANK YOU, for being our HEROES, you are the rock on which we stand, you are the foundation on which we build. Happy Father's Day . 

  Freedom day is about setting our minds free from thoughts and things that hold us back from becoming successful in life. Let us embrace the difference in colors of our skins and celebrate our differences with respect and happiness…. Happy Juneteenth to all.

Most folks who go into recruiting do so for the sake of interacting with other people. They enjoy chatting with job seekers, hearing their stories and helping put the right person in the right position. But a plethora of issues, including applicant volumes and administrative workload, means recruiters don’t always have the time in their day to spend with candidates. To get back to the work they most enjoy, recruiters need to seek new ways to drive efficiencies in the hiring process . This will become increasingly important in the coming months, with job recovery expected to quicken. The latest Future of Jobs Report from the World Economic Forum stressed the value technology brings to these circumstances, explaining, “We have the tools at our disposal. The bounty of technological innovation which defines our current era can be leveraged to unleash human potential.” But more than that, the WEF illuminated why technology is so crucial at this juncture, boldly stating, “Human ingenuity is...