It is absolutely critical that organizations take a consistent and structured approach to recruitment and selection. Applying a sound strategy from the beginning of the process ensures that your organization is able to attract and retain the right person for the right job. Consider the costs of hiring the wrong candidate and the negative affects it could have throughout your organization.
Our Recruitment Specialists focus on providing clients with a process that is thorough, timely, practical, and cost effective. First, we work with you to intimately understand your needs and company culture. Then, we provide full-service recruitment with industry leading tools and standards to find you the top talent your business needs.
Full-Service Recruitment
Even if you have the best selection process it will never overcome a poor recruitment strategy; so that is where we start with our full-service recruitment support. Following an initial discussion about the position profile and the company culture, our team of Specialists formulates a recruitment strategy tailored for you. We’ll incorporate industry best practices and various technologies to find top talent. Since our Recruitment Specialists are HR Professionals, we will also assist you with drafting the new hire’s employment agreement.
We keep your hiring managers engaged as we move through the process, step by step:
- Design and ongoing management of advertisements
- Evaluation of all applications & submitted resumes
- Conducting proactive searches for additional candidates
- Comprehensive pre-qualifying interviews (in-person and virtual)
- Coordination of pre-employment testing & reference checks
- All communication and candidate interaction to ensure a positive experience with your brand
Pre-Employment Skills Testing
In order to ensure that your new hire is as skillful as they appear on their resume, our Specialists recommend testing as a part of your selection process.
There are a range of options available based on the nature of the position and the workplace. From general mathematics and grammatical tests, to software trials or comprehensive behavioral analysis. We offer an opportunity to put these candidates to the test before they even set foot in your facility. Call us today to see how our Specialists can help you gain more confidence in your hiring decisions.
Interviewing Best Practices
A wrong hire can have a significant impact on your bottom line. Often this can be a direct result of poor interviewing. Our team of Recruitment Specialists are well versed in providing coaching to hiring managers, supervisors, leadership teams, and other crucial staff members involved in the interviewing process. By providing the necessary documentation, one-to-one or group training, as well as ongoing coaching and feedback, we’ll have your interviewing team equipped with the tools they need to confidently hire the right employee.
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FAQs
I need to terminate an employee immediately. What do I do?
We understand that in some situations, promptly removing an employee from the workplace is necessary, but there are several things to consider before doing so. First, do they have an employment agreement and does that agreement include a termination clause? Is your organization unionized? Contact a member of our team to discuss your options.
I’ve never had employment agreements. Do I really need them?
Employment agreements set out the terms and conditions of the employment relationship including the position being offered, conditions of work, compensation, etc. We recommend that all employers have written employment agreements in order to minimize their legal liability upon termination. Contact a member of our team to learn more.
Why isn’t anyone applying to my job postings?
Do you have a recruitment strategy? What methods of advertising are you using? Have you written a job ad that sells your organization as an employer of choice? Have you considered sponsored job ads? There are several factors to consider when drafting a job posting that will attract your desired candidates. Reach out to a member of our team to discuss what you can do to attract and hire the ideal candidate.
A health and safety inspector just showed up to my place of business. What do I do?
Inspectors can visit an employer’s workplace at any time without a warrant or notice. If an inspector is in your workplace, be welcoming and remain calm. Answer their questions to the best of your ability and promptly provide any requested documentation. If your organization has been issued a ticket, fine or order, be cognizant of the timeframe for adhering to the order. They will likely conduct a follow-up visit and you want to minimize any further consequences. Reach out to a member of our team to ensure that your business is meeting all health and safety requirements.
My employee has asked for a COVID-19 related accommodation. Do I need to accommodate them?
It depends. There are a number of reasons why your employee may be requesting accommodations and as the pandemic continues to evolve, so does provincial and federal employment legislation. Address each accommodation request individually. A solution for one may not work for someone else. Reach out to a member of our team to discuss your options.