Summer's Here

This week on TRF we cover:

• Summer in Calgary was on June 26. Driving with the windows down & the music loud!

• Stupid stuff we have to suffer through. 

• Labour tensions continue for Canada’s 2nd largest airline, mechanics reject the 23% wage increase offer, strike and lockout by Westjet is throwing cold water on Canada Day long weekend travelers.

IN THE NEWS

• Which job types are taking a hit as we see Canada’s job vacancies drop. Along with better news is the job with the biggest wage gains. 

• US jobless claims from a 10 month highs as unemployment remains low at 4%

• Canada levels the playing field by axing an unfair practice for work permit renewals

TIP OF THE WEEK

• Just say no. Then explain why we don't leave jobs posted to see what’s out there or ‘test the waters’. 

RECRUITING INSIGHTS

• GenZ’s golden ticket to the world of work with employers who use skills-based hiring, they could hit a brick wall as HR just isnt ready for  it. 

• Ex-Nvidia recruiter Stefanie Fackrell shares her pet peeves about candidates who show up for interviews unprepared. 

• LinkedIn’s new AI tool answers the call to what recruiters just don't have the time to do - write a tailored message to each candidate.