"I
don't think we have a single search
where, at the end of COVID, you need
to be in the office every day."
So says Kristina McDougall, founder and
CEO of executive search firm Artemis in
Waterloo, Ont., as employers realize "actually,
they're functioning quite well" despite the
dramatic surge in work from home this past
year because of pandemic restrictions.
While some had concerns about things
such as collaboration and team cohesiveness
a m o n g a d i s b a n d e d w o r k f o r c e , m a ny
more employers have come to embrace the
new setup.
Not surprisingly, many organizations are also
realizing that the hiring pool does not need to
be quite so local because there's valuable talent
to be found further afield ― in another city,
province or country.
A survey of more than 600 senior managers
in September by Robert Half found that 55
per cent of Canadian employers widened
their search parameters to access a broader
talent pool ― compared to 21 per cent before
the pandemic.
"They've been able to go outside of their own
backyards to not only find what candidates
are available but actually the best candidates
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The rise of work from home has convinced many
employers that this is a viable option even after the
pandemic, so they can recruit well beyond the local talent
pool. But they'll want to watch for compensation and
payroll challenges, writes Sarah Dobson
Keeping your distance
Social distancing at work will be a
safety priority for a long time to come
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Boom in remote work
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