Whatever the position you’re looking to fill, there’s one key element you should be aiming to decipher in your next interview, and that’s mindset. Mindset affects every aspect of our work, from the way we tackle challenges to the care we take in execution. It affects the way we communicate with our colleagues, the relationships […]
How many times have you heard a business leader, entrepreneur or manager of people say, “We just can’t get the staff,”? Hiring is an ongoing, ever-challenging activity for employers to undertake. Building a solid talent attraction strategy isn’t the half of it – there’s finding them, managing the process, and all the paperwork that goes […]
In a manufacturing environment, there’s little more important to keep front and centre than the importance of health and safety. Health and safety governs your workplace in so many ways; it even trickles down into your overall productivity and output as a plant. And, as an employer, it should be your priority. But how to […]
Retaining your top performers is absolutely crucial to continued business success – no ifs and buts. The manufacturing sector can often require a lot of training and hands-on experience to build top performers, which means time, commitment and, of course, resources (not to mention the emotional side of getting to know and love one of […]
Psst, employers. Here’s something you really need to know: first impressions work both ways. That means, first impressions for employers couldn’t be more important. Talent attraction is no longer merely a case of supply and demand – the “we have a job open and you need one” approach is a thing of the past, period. […]
Here in the recruitment world, we hear the words “unconscious bias” a lot – but what measures are you taking as an employer to avoid it slipping into your recruitment process? Have you educated yourself on how to avoid unconscious bias yet? Because unconscious bias is exactly that – something we’re totally unaware of happening […]
We post a lot of articles, here and on LinkedIn, about varying subjects – what’s going on in the manufacturing industry; recruiting best practices; how to manage or engage your staff, among others. But one thing we don’t talk enough about are the simple benefits of partnering with a licensed recruiter. Here’s the breakdown. Focus […]
Life within a staffing agency has been quite something over the past 18 months or so. Like so many industries, there have been peaks and troughs. And as ours is inextricably linked to the economy – moreover, the wellness of its people – it’s been interesting seeing how jobs in eastern Canada have been affected […]
Yes, there’s a big difference. Leadership isn’t to be taken lightly. When hiring an important individual who’s going to look after other important individuals of your workforce, you need to first understand the difference between a manager and supervisor – and then, which one of those two it is that your business needs. First, let’s […]
Since Covid first came about, there’s been a spotlight shining on the manufacturing industry. Businesses have had to change, adapt, scale and pivot to thrive throughout the pandemic, ensuring that the products the world needed (and continues to need) made it to shelves across the globe, with more demand than ever in many cases. No […]