LRO Staffing Blog

8 Tools Small Businesses Can Use to Land Top Talent

Today's hiring environment demands that companies of all sizes seize the opportunity to go beyond stale and increasingly less effective recruiting tactics. This is especially true for small businesses, who often find it difficult to compete with larger firms and their bounty of resources. But sometimes, a bit of creative…

Alita FabianoOctober 14, 2021

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Employee Management Hiring

Improving Your Company’s Onboarding Experience

Onboarding is often seen as an administrative process that usually doesn't last beyond the first week or two of a new employee's tenure. The assumption that an employee will naturally assimilate into the company's environment and culture is often made, but the reality is that's rarely the case. The good…

Julia RobertsOctober 1, 2021

Interview Tips Job Search

How to Handle a Job Rejection With Actionable Steps

Job rejection is tough to handle at any stage, whether you feel like you're endlessly submitting resume applications, not making it past the first interview, or getting cut from consideration at the last minute. Almost all of us have experienced job rejection during the search process at one time or…

Andrew McDougallSeptember 24, 2021

Hiring Recruitment Marketing

Creating an Effective Social Media Recruiting Strategy

The default methods of connecting with prospective job candidates are quickly becoming obsolete. Billboards, classified ads, and stale online job board postings are not as effective as they used to be. While these channels remain an adequate solution for getting the message out that your company has an open position,…

Alita FabianoSeptember 9, 2021

Construction Job Search

Why Pursue a Career in Construction

Your choice of career path is a significant decision that can affect all aspects of life. It’s essential to choose one that reflects your passions, provides stability, and financially supports your lifestyle. If you’re searching for a meaningful career, the construction industry can offer a great sense of fulfilment. Whether…

Jordan CraigAugust 23, 2021

Interview Guide Interview Tips

Preparing for Your Next Job Interview – Do’s and Don’ts

Preparation is the first step toward a successful interview. Why, you ask? Interviewing is a learned skill, and there are no second chances to make a great first impression. Securing an interview provides an opportunity to present concrete examples of how you’ve proven your value in an organization and how…

Shannon MaloneyJuly 30, 2021

Employee Management Return to the Office

Making Your Employees Feel Comfortable Upon Returning to the Office

A return to the office for many Canadian companies and their employees amidst a global pandemic remains a complicated situation. Employers continue to navigate unprecedented challenges between shifting public health guidelines, fluctuating community spread, and employee attitudes towards returning to the office. As one of the leading nations in the…

Natasha O'CalJuly 29, 2021

Hiring Salaries

Salary Negotiation Strategies for Employers & Hiring Managers

While every industry may have a unique approach, any organization looking to add new members to their team should have a set of tried-and-true practices prepared to ensure that the salary negotiation process when adding new members to your team is successful for both parties. Based on our professional experience…

LRO StaffingJuly 8, 2021

Hiring Innovation Recruitment Marketing

Catching Candidate’s Attention With Visual Job Postings

In today's hyperconnected world, with endless notifications, larger screens, and the continuous innovation of smart devices, it's clear that we are living in an era of constant distraction. Every service, every company, and every subscription is vying for consumer's attention. Notwithstanding this, much of the recruiting industry hasn't quite caught…

Morgan YoungJune 25, 2021

Community Ottawa

Fun Activities to Enjoy in Ottawa this Summer

Ottawa is often referred to as “the city that fun forgot” but we think quite the opposite! With various outdoor escapades, delicious culinary experiences, and some brand new adventures coming to the city, your summer is going to be anything but boring! With the province currently in Step 1 of…

Morgan YoungJune 14, 2021