Ontario Implements New Licensing Requirements for THA (Temporary Help Agencies) and Recruiters

Exciting changes are underway in the recruitment industry with ONTARIO REGULATION 99/23 made under the EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ACT, 2000 introducing new licensing requirements for THA (Temporary Help Agencies) and Recruiters operating within the province of Ontario.  For years, there has been cries for licensing in the industry to prioritize transparency, professionalism, and the protection of… Read More »

A step forward: Required work experience to be removed

As a new immigrant to the country, one of the biggest struggles they face is finding a new job as the expenses quickly begin to add up.  Although, there are many challenges they face when trying to find new job opportunities, the biggest one has been not having any local (Canadian) experience.  Reported on May… Read More »

Sitting on the sidelines with your hiring plans in 2023

In Q4 of 2022, there was a looming fear that a recession was imminent with many believing that it was going to happen very quickly as soon as we entered 2023. Fast forward to June now, and with almost half the year behind us already, the idea of a recession is still hanging above our… Read More »

Expand Reach Welcomes Our Newest Member: Michael Ly!

As we continue to grow in 2023, we’re very excited to introduce the newest member to our team, Michael Ly! Michael will be joining our Recruitment team to further expand our networks of Engineering and Technical Professionals and helping them find new career and advancement opportunities while matching them to the top employers! Together with… Read More »

Upgrading Your Resume For Your Dream Job

A great resume requires effort and understanding of specific jobs or industries to give you the edge over other candidates in the market. Be concise and ensure that the information is easy to read to give a good impression. The difference between getting an interview or losing out on a position may lie in the… Read More »

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

In today’s fast-paced and globalized world, diversity and inclusion have become crucial factors in the hiring process.  It is essential to understand the importance of diversity in the workplace and the benefits that it brings to the company and the employees.   When we talk about diversity, we’re recognizing the differences that exist between individuals… Read More »

4 things to avoid saying to a recruiter

First impressions matter, no matter who you talk to. This also holds true when you’re going through any job application processes and you’re talking to a Recruiter.  Many people think that recruiters are just the messenger between you and the hiring manager, but recruiters are an integral aspect to the hiring process.  They are tasked… Read More »

Expand Reach Welcomes our newest member: Timothy Liu

As we continue to grow in 2023, we’re very excited to introduce the newest member to our team, Timothy Liu! Tim will be joining our Business Development team to broaden our network by promoting our tailored recruitment service to more businesses and companies to help them grow with talent! Tim can be reached by phone… Read More »

Effects of increase in minimum wage on the economy and businesses

The Ontario government has recently announced that it will be raising the minimum wage once again, this time to $16.55 an hour on October 1, 2023.  As the province and country continue to combat inflation and the high cost of living that comes with it, this increase will mean that close to 1 million workers… Read More »

The Negatives Of Remote Work To Beware Of

  It’s been over 3 years since covid has started and with that it opened pandora’s box leaving many companies having to quickly adapt with remote and hybrid work. The benefits have evolved considerably giving workers the ability to work from anywhere. While most restrictions for covid have already been lifted, the demand for remote… Read More »