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The process of finding a job can feel overwhelming and even gruelling at times. You wear your best suit; answer their questions, and then you hold your breath waiting for the phone to ring. You know you're the best candidate, but how do you tell them that? One of the best ways to ace an interview is to be prepared. As members of the HR team, we have conducted our fair share of interviews over the years. We can confidently say that we have seen a variety of memorable interviews. (Not all of them are positive...) The most significant downfalls people seem to fall victim to are:

At RLB, we have always positioned ourselves as a legacy firm. Our passion for people goes so deep that we strive to build a partnership group with the same values that our firm was built on. When welcoming new members to our team at all levels, we look for individuals whose integrity and principles align with our organizational mission above all else. Therefore, our position on recruitment and leadership relies heavily on development. 

If you’ve somehow managed to find the time to sit down and read a book, you’re likely looking to make the most of that time spent. Making the decision to invest in research and learning is a great step in the right direction, but it is vital to set yourself up for success in implementing what you have learned. 

Renting out a second property We have covered renting out a portion of your home, but what do we need to know when we own a second property to rent out full time?

Trying to earn a little extra on the side is common these days – everyone could use a little extra spending money.  But just because it is not your full-time job doesn’t mean you don’t have to consider the tax implications.  Today we will cover one method of earning additional money – renting out your home through organizations such as AirBnB.

The 2021 Budget proposed a new program called the Canada Recovery Hiring Program to help eligible employers with the costs of re-hiring or hiring new staff as their business opens back up. Employers can only claim one subsidy per qualifying period; the Canada Recovery Hiring Program (CRHP) or the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). There are many similarities between the two programs, however, there are a couple of subtle differences.

Employees are essential to growing a business, but the many factors to consider can be overwhelming if you have not done it before. Here you can find a list of essential considerations with some helpful links to get you started.

There may be times when it is best not to accept a donation. Pause here for all those who work in fundraising to catch their breath and get over the initial shock. It would be heartbreaking to turn down funds when that is what most charities and not-for-profits seek out, but when a donation comes with strings attached, it is crucial to consider the impact of those restrictions. The saying “don’t look a gift horse in the mouth” is the worst piece of advice for organizations who are offered a restricted donation. But do not lose hope. There are steps to take before having to resort to refusing a gift. So first, let us imagine the scenario. Someone comes to you with the offer of a gift of money, but they want to have a say in how it is used.

GST/HST Changes Effective July 1, 2021 As many of us have been confined to our homes during the pandemic for some or all of the past year, it should come as no surprise that online shopping platforms have flourished. Canadians have enjoyed the convenience and safety of shopping from their living rooms, confirmed in the Government of Canada's Fall Economic Statement, where it was noted that retail e-commerce was up nearly 70% in the first eight months of 2020.

In Part 1 we reviewed the 3 types of contributions and how each is recognized using both the deferral method and restricted fund method. Here we discuss the net asset treatment under both the deferral method and restricted fund method. RLB’s Not-For-Profit team presented on this topic along with Contributions at their December 2020 Coffee Talk webinar presented by Colleen Gallagher or Michelle Steele.