The massive electric vehicle battery plant in southwestern Ontario should produce its first module this month as the project looks to hire another 200 employees before the end of the year. Windsor’s NextStar Energy plant, expected to be the first facility of its kind to begin production in Canada, will eventually employ 2,500 people and spur a supply … Read more
When Joelle Fraser-McGaghey had to evacuate her home during the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire, she only had a few minutes to pack before her family had to get out the door. Trying to pull outdoor furniture away from her house was not at the top of her list. “Honestly, I’m not thinking ‘Should I remove … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Finding the perfect hire for a senior executive position can take months of searching and interviewing — but that’s only half the battle. Without an effective onboarding strategy, you may end up repeating your search in 12-18 months. Whether you let them go for failing to hit … Read more
Dr Hema Bajaj, Head faculty, MBA – HR, NMIMS, Ruhie Pande, Group CHRO, Sterlite Power, Amit Das, NOVO Nordisk India, Dr Suryanarayan G Iyer, Head, Human Capital Management Cloud Solution Engineering Team, Oracle India at the BSmart HR Conclave 4 min read Last Updated : Aug 28 2024 | 6:12 PM IST Artificial intelligence (AI), automation, … Read more
New Delhi: E-commerce and technology startups, engineering and infrastructure and retail are top three industries in the country showing intent to hire freshers in the second half this year, a report has said. The 7 per cent rise compared to the July-December 2023 period in fresher hiring intent, coupled with growing demand across diverse sectors, … Read more
MrBeast has ordered a full assessment of the internal culture in his YouTube empire as well as an investigation into “allegations of inappropriate behavior by people in the company,” according to a confidential memo obtained by The Associated Press. Addressed to “Team Beast” employees, the message sent Wednesday outlines infrastructure changes including plans to hire … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The service industry today is experiencing significant changes driven by technology and evolving customer expectations. Businesses are prioritizing customer experience and adopting real-time, automated services to meet rising demands for seamless, omnichannel support. According to Zendesk, 63% of companies are now placing greater emphasis on improving the … Read more
Job interviews can be nerve-wracking, especially when unexpected challenges can derail your chances. In a competitive job market, it’s essential to be prepared for anything, even seemingly simple tests that could make or break an employment possibility. One applicant found this out the hard way when a straightforward exercise led to their immediate rejection within … Read more
Delayed air passengers, disgruntled phone customers and even hungry people craving a slice of pizza increasingly find their pleas to private companies being answered by artificial intelligence. Soon Canadians who need to reach out to the federal government could also find themselves talking to an employee who’s been helped by non-human assistants. Ottawa is working … Read more
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon challenges traditional hiring practices, arguing skills matter more than past mistakes, as his company embraces second chances for ex-felons – and hires them. With over 240,000 employees, America’s largest bank, JPMorgan, is committed to recruiting talent from various backgrounds, including those with criminal records. In a recent LinkedIn interview, CEO … Read more
