Staffing

Temporary staffing agencies play a significant role in today’s business world whether a company needs an office clerk, warehouse personnel, manufacturing specialists, or an IT technician, and anything in between. From labourers and traditional office personnel to mid-management and professional positions, temporary staff can keep your company running smoothly. Before […]

If you are considering adding more staff to your organization it may be beneficial to first think about the possibility of hiring temporary staff members to fulfill your needs. Here are three good reasons to consider employing temporary workers. Help When You Need It Most A frequent reason to bring […]

Temporary staffing used to be viewed as just that – temporary. Not any more. These days temporary employees are being sought for their skills and aptitudes in various fields. Permanent employees leave for other jobs, or fall ill, or go away on leave. Temp staff can not only fill these […]

A company is only as good as its employees. If you own/manage a company, this applies to everyone, from the top executives to those who are working in the mailroom. Given that your employees are essential to your business and company, you need the best staffing services to ensure that […]

Companies all too often unnecessarily increase their NEER surcharges by one simple mistake in how they hire staff. Aside from the strategic advantages and flexibility a temporary staff workforce provides, there are significant financial benefits that can be realized with temporary workers augmenting your permanent workforce. The Secret NEER Risk […]

A recent study of nearly 40,000 companies in 41 countries in Q1-2012 shows 34 percent of employers reporting challenges in locating skilled workers to fill current open positions. Looking to the future, this may be just the tip of the iceberg. Forecasters here in Canada expect the pool of available […]

Even though Bill-139 came into effect December 1, 2008, there is still confusion about Public Holiday Pay requirements for temp workers. In an effort to avoid paying Public Holiday Pay wages to temps, some employers mistakenly cancel work shifts for their temp workers the day immediately before and the day […]

Many employers dread the day they place an advertisement for skilled workers due to perceived shortages in the workforce.  The notion of overpaying for potential hires or bringing on under qualified applicants can sour the stomachs of human resource professionals and managers alike.  But there are many options available to […]

Hiring temporary employees can be a stressful undertaking for even the most experienced of human resource professionals.  There are many issues to consider when bringing on temp staff such as workplace culture, management requirements, production levels, and even the potential impact on permanent employees.  Making the wrong decisions can be […]