Jeff Harris named to BC500 list of most influential business leaders
“When times are tough, work very hard. When times are good, work very hard. Never be ‘comfortable.’” – Jeff Harris, CEO + Founder of Impact Recruitment We are beyond excited to announce that Impact’s CEO + Founder, Jeff Harris, has been recognized as one of the...
The Curious Conundrum of the Counteroffer – No. 027
It’s official, you got the job! You break the news to your current employer that you're going to be moving on to a new opportunity, and what do they do? Pat you on the back? Offer their sincere congratulations? Wipe a single, stoic tear from their eye? No, they give...
What Does a ‘Return to Work’ Look Like in 2021? – No. 026
After nearly a year and a half of working from our kitchens and coffee tables, the country’s restart plans are well under way and Canadian businesses are looking forward to welcoming back employees who, in some cases, haven’t set foot in a physical workspace since...
IMPACT Hall of Fame: Michael Scott – VP of Building Division
Hall of Fame (hôl əv ˈfām): an institution honoring the achievements of individuals in a particular activity or field. We’re jazzed to welcome you back to the Impact Recruitment Hall of Fame! This is where we pay homage to the best of the best, the success stories,...
Understanding Introverts – No. 025
We all know when an extrovert walks into the room, don’t we? Wherever they go, extroverts bring a ton of energy along with them. They’re what you might call “big personalities”; outgoing, outspoken and, for some reason, people just seem to gravitate to them. In the...
A Beginner’s Guide to Succession Planning – No. 024
First things first, when you hear the word ‘succession’, what comes to mind? a) HBO’s satirical drama series about the dysfunctional billionaire Roy family, or b) a strategic plan that enables an employer to “ensure employees are recruited and developed to fill each...
Let’s Talk About Employee Engagement – No. 023
Employee engagement? Of course you’ve heard of it, but as for what it actually means, well… Don’t worry - if you’re a little unclear on the ins-and-outs of employee engagement, you’re not the only one. And yes, we’ve got you covered! We put together this guide to give...
IMPACT Hall of Fame: Vanessa Chin – Manager of Administration
Hall of Fame (hôl əv ˈfām): an institution honoring the achievements of individuals in a particular activity or field. We’re thrilled to welcome you back to the Impact Recruitment Hall of Fame! This is where we pay homage to the best of the best, the success stories,...
Future Focused: Goal Setting for Career Success – No. 022
Do we really need to say it? Fine: 2020 was not what we thought it would be, and frankly, that’s an understatement. The pandemic was an unexpected phenomenon that disrupted the way we live, work and socialize – and while we’re inching ever closer to that...
Let’s Talk About Workplace Burnout – No. 021
Last year, we saw an almost universal demand for more open, honest conversations about mental health - especially in the workplace. One of the issues that’s since come into the spotlight is job burnout, as cases are on the rise as a result of, well, a global pandemic,...
2020 Roundup: Top Blogs of the Year – No. 020
In mid-March of last year, most of the content we'd planned to share with you over the coming months took a backseat - big time. Our main focus became providing information we hoped would help make it easier for our candidates and clients to get through the many...
Company Culture + Your Remote Team – No. 019
When you hear ‘company culture’, what’s the first thing that pops into your head? Foosball and ping-pong tables? A communal fridge stocked with vegan-friendly snacks and craft beer? Yeah, we thought so. Now, don’t get us wrong - we love roasted chickpeas and West...