Staffing

There are many good reasons to want to avoid workplace accidents. Among the potential costs to a business: [listdot] Production downtime or shutdown Invasive investigations by MOL/WSIB Re-hiring/Re-training costs Increased WSIB premiums and/or NEER surcharges Fines and penalties including criminal offences Harm to a business reputation/brand [/listdot] The most tragic […]

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 […]

Temporary staffing is a valuable option to employers for many reasons. With overtime expenses that can nearly double personnel costs the ability to reduce overtime expenses by utilizing temporary workers is among the most attractive. And there are many ways in which employers manage overtime expenses through the use of […]

Amongst many employers the general notion when it comes to temporary workers is that, while accessible and convenient, they lack a level of reliability required in many positions. This idea has undoubtedly sprung from isolated experiences some employers have had and seemingly has taken on a life of its own […]

Employment challenges are plentiful in today’s marketplace and often get in the way of broader company goals.  As the economy remains steady and companies seek creative staffing solutions for the growing challenges they face, they often look to staffing agencies for assistance.  Staffing firms have frequently faced the problems employers […]