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Ontario will see another minimum wage increase this fall.  The minimum wage will increase from $14.25 per hour to $14.35 per hour.  This new rate is effective October 1, 2021.  The last increase was a year ago, which saw a $0.25 per hour increase.

Sometimes the process of interviewing candidates to fill a role can be as exhausting as trying to land a job. Over time you find a rhythm and end up asking the same core set of questions. Henry Ford wisely said, "If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got." So, if we keep asking the same set of questions, we're going to keep getting the same answers. Let's shake things up a little bit. Here are some questions I think you should ask at your next round of interviewees.

Not all interviews are created equal. While some of the fundamentals of in-person interviews will translate to a virtual setting, there are some key points to keep in mind when dialling in to meet your potential employer. Here are some things you should keep in mind for your upcoming virtual job interview.

In previous blogs, we have discussed preparing for an interview and doing your research. But what should you do when you're finally in that room, and it's your time to shine? Here are ten tips to keep you on track and help you land your dream job.

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. 

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.

At RLB, "People Count" is our way of life. We firmly believe that a happy and healthy team will provide the best service to our clients and communities. This is why we put such a strong emphasis on the well-being of our team members. In honour of Mental Health Week, we share the ways we have put our people and their mental health first.  

Now that we have the basics of logging onto a video call down to a science, it's time to address the elephant in the room. There is some etiquette we should all adhere to when signing onto a virtual meeting.