Category Archives: Staffing Industry

Branding Shenanigans – Yes, I Really Did Wear Orange Pants While Dancing (badly) to “Bom Bom Bom”

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

Companies are unstoppable when they’re powered by people with heart and a little skin in the game. Add a sense of humour to the mix and you’ve got a recipe for success — and maybe a few shenanigans. This past … Continue reading →

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Quantity vs Quality: Who Says They’re Mutually Exclusive?

Posted on November 25, 2012 by

Over the years, the two most common objections I’ve heard during productivity discussions are: Do you want quantity or quality? Do you want me to spend my time on important activities or do you want me to spend my time … Continue reading →

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Listening To Your Recruiter

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

Would you walk into your doctor’s office to announce your diagnosis and dictate a prescription?  Not likely.  Even if you suspect what the problem is, you still want input from your physician.  What’s the latest treatment?  Are there alternatives?  Is there any … Continue reading →

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Ghost Posting Job Ads: Best Practice or Bad Form?

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

Why do staffing agencies place job ads for positions that don’t exist?  People who disagree with this practice may say it’s unethical and misleading.  Those who engage in the practice will tell you it’s a necessary part of business, not designed to … Continue reading →

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It Isn’t Your Grandfather’s Workforce Anymore

Posted on October 9, 2011 by

Candidates have become savvy shoppers when it comes to choosing their next job. Do you know what the applicant market is saying about you? Continue reading →

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Recruiter Workload

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

Setting appropriate goals for recruiters is a tough task.  Generalist recruiters handle a wide variety of positions which creates productivity peaks and valleys.  Specialists may enjoy a steadier, more predictable workflow in terms of number of hires expected; their challenges come from the … Continue reading →

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Healthy Hiring: Using Reference Checks

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

Reference checks can tell you things about candidates that you could never glean from the interviewing process. In case that’s not enough, here are 2 additional benefits. Continue reading →

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Just Released: Canadian Labour Force Survey

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

Employment was little changed for the second consecutive month in August and the unemployment rate edged up 0.1 percentage points to 7.3%. http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/110909/dq110909a-eng.htm

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3 Reasons to Conduct 1-on-1′s with Contract and Temporary Workers

Posted on September 3, 2011 by

I’m here to dispell a big myth about coaching temporary workers that may be costing you in productivity dollars. I’ve included a link to two excellent podcasts at the bottom of the post. Continue reading →

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