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Fun Winter Activities in the Ottawa Region

Though this year we may be experiencing colder temperatures than usual, there are still many activities you can enjoy in Canada’s Capital during the colder months from traditional activities like Winterlude, as well as some new attractions to the city. As such, we’ve compiled a list of activities for both…

LRO StaffingFebruary 3, 2023

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Job Market Salary Guide

2023 Salary Guides

Our 2023 Salary Guides for the Ottawa region are now available! The salary ranges and insights in the Salary Guides are derived from the placements made in 2022 across various sectors including private and public sector organizations in the Corporate Services, Construction and Development, Legal Services Finance and Accounting, and…

LRO StaffingJanuary 26, 2023

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Job Market Ottawa

Ottawa Job Market Outlook for 2023

From the Great Resignation to record low unemployment rates, we saw an incredibly tight labour market throughout 2022. But as the new year begins, we’re already seeing hiring intentions slightly dip and salaries begin to stabilize as a potential economic downturn approaches. So what’s in store for 2023? While we…

Alita FabianoJanuary 5, 2023

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Business plans Construction

Simple Ways To Help Your Construction Company Stand Out

With over 375,000 Construction Companies in the Canadian market, there is no question that the Construction industry is an exceptionally competitive sector. Those involved in it are typically characterized as passionate individuals who are no strangers to hard work, hungry for new business, projects, and increased revenues. As an individual who runs…

Parker HuggettNovember 28, 2022

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Hiring Recruiting

How Seasonal Employees Can Help Your Business

It’s normal for businesses to experience ebbs and flows with their demand during certain points in the year. As such, the holiday season is known for the greatest influx in most industries. For businesses who may already be experiencing challenges retaining or attracting the right talent, hiring seasonal employees can…

Alita FabianoNovember 16, 2022

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Career Advice Job Search

5 Benefits of Working for a Small Business

Whether starting their career or looking for their next role, we often see our candidates excited when they hear of the different companies they could potentially be working for. That said, it's important not to rule out any companies based on size to increase your overall chances of obtaining employment.…

Alita FabianoOctober 20, 2022

Hiring Job Market

Talent Acquisition Trends Your Company Should Adopt

Finding the right people to help your company grow to the next level is one of the greatest challenges businesses face today. While most companies have come to know the importance of developing a reliable recruitment process, they’re often not taking the next vital step in analyzing and understanding their…

Joey KewinSeptember 7, 2022

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Business plans Employee Management

Offboarding Your Employees Effectively

While human resources departments often put ample resources into creating an effective onboarding strategy, offboarding an employee is often an overlooked area of focus with 71% of organizations claiming they do not have a formal process in place. Whether a person is leaving due to finding a new job, retiring,…

Alita FabianoAugust 25, 2022

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Interview Tips Remote Work

Virtual Interviews Are Here to Stay: Best Practices You Need to Know

The pandemic transformed essentially every aspect of how we work, and one of those areas has been interviewing. While virtual interviews were initially adopted to adjust to a remote work format, 93% of employers plan to continue using virtual interviewing to hire new employees according to Forbes. Although it’s no…

Mia LaursenAugust 12, 2022

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Hiring Recruiting

How to Identify if a Recruiter is the Right Fit for You

The process of hiring new employees is imperative to the success of any organization. However, in this competitive market it has been difficult to find talent with countless competing job openings and a record low unemployment rate. Working with the right recruiter from a staffing agency can offer your organization…

Mia LaursenJuly 27, 2022