Here’s a career topic that doesn’t get a lot of attention, especially in Canada: relocating for job opportunities. When to do it, when it might be worth it, and why people are afraid to do it. For whatever reason, moving for job opportunities isn’t as culturally ingrained in Canada...

This guest post comes from Fronetics, a boutique marketing firm focused on the Supply Chain and Logistics industries. Written by Frank Cavallero. The evolution of driverless robotic vehicles continues unabated. But what will it take for them to overtake certain warehouse tasks? A lucky few have already experienced it — the...

  We love to stay on top of developments in both talent and Procurement. Both worlds are on the move, with new tech and new models of purchasing and employment supplanting their twentieth-century equivalents.  We found out about a new company that could be a flash in the pan –...

Written by Teresa Chiykowski. This guest post originally appeared on Kinaxis’ industry blog, the 21st Century Supply Chain. There’s no time like the present to talk about the future of supply chain management. That was the perfect lead-in for a great Supply Chain Insights webinar I attended recently – Journey...

  One thing all of us wonder, at some time in our careers, is how to get ahead. How to separate ourselves from the pack. Most of us aren’t content to fill a seat. And because the ambitious, forward looking candidates are some of our favourite candidates to work with...

  Back in the summer, we wrote a post about how it’s a “Candidate’s Market” in Supply Chain and           Procurement, meaning that people looking for jobs in the field have more leverage than people looking to hire. We talked about how companies – even A-players with universally-recognized products and services –...

  It’s time to talk about the “J” word. In the world of hiring and careers, there’s a big bright line between people who seem green, like they’re still learning, still getting their feet wet, and those who are established, proven, and ready to progress into leadership. High-potential candidates get...

  Everyone knows that the busier you are, the more work you’re doing. The busier you are, the more eligible you are for promotions and accolades. The more your coworkers realize your importance. The more you’re “getting ahead” in a life that seems ever-more stuffed with activities and obligations. But...