Peter Harris 
A new report released last week by the hiring company SmartRecruiters sheds some light on who is more likely to get hired for the job after their interview. Their data was collected from surveys of roughly 2,000 job applicants, some who were successfully hired, and many more who were rejected. … Read More
Whiskey drinkers tend to be loyal to their chosen brands, but when it comes to a blind test, you probably can’t tell a bourbon from a rye. Those were the findings of a scientific study from Washington State University. There’s national pride at stake too. You can’t tell a Scotch … Read More
It’s Easter weekend. As part of the celebrations, many homes, offices, and shops will be putting out baskets of treats with a heavy emphasis on those traditional chocolate eggs. There are far too many of them hidden around my house as a treasure hunt for our five-year-old son. It’s always … Read More
There are new calls for pay transparency in the private sector. They miss the mark on how salaries work. A Toronto group is demanding legislation that would require employers to make all salaries public. The Equal Pay Coalition believes that having everyone’s wage and pay agreements published will help ensure … Read More
The Ideation Project marks the return of Jian Ghomeshi. The former host of CBC Radio’s ‘Q’ tweeted this morning, “Hi. For those interested, here is something I’ve been working on… ” with a link to his new podcast. I’ve listened to it a couple of times, and it sounds oddly … Read More
