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What to Expect for Ottawa’s Job Market in 2022

Although it was difficult to predict the continuing waves of uncertainty amidst a once-in-a-century event such as COVID-19, we're happy to say that our 2021 outlook was quite on point. The tech industry in the capital region continued its ever-upward march with record numbers of new hires. Other sectors such…

LRO StaffingJanuary 17, 2022

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Productivity Work Tips

Closing Off Your Work Year on a High Note

As we approach the end of 2021, we have to admit that it's been another somewhat strange year. But despite our collective experience of going through another year of pandemic life, there have been plenty of hopeful signs. Not the least of which is an incredibly strong job market, both…

LRO StaffingDecember 16, 2021

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Hiring Interview Tips

Making Your Interview Process Inclusive for People with Disabilities

While Canada’s unemployment rate currently sits at about 6.7%, the rate for Canadians with disabilities is nearly four times higher at 26%. It is clear that people with disabilities face systematic challenges that prevent them from partaking in our workforce. As such, this can make it particularly hard for people…

LRO StaffingDecember 3, 2021

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Job Market Work Tips

How to Upskill for the Current Job Market

From our economy recovering post-pandemic to the growing rise of automation, our current job market is in a state of flux. So whether you’re trying to start your career, hold on to your position, or looking for a promotion, upskilling is a viable solution to gain an edge in a…

LRO StaffingNovember 23, 2021

Employee Management Remote Work

How to Develop a Successful Hybrid Work Environment

Developing a successful hybrid work environment has become a top-of-mind issue for many organizations that continue to navigate their way through a pandemic and post-pandemic world. While some companies have enacted a strict return-to-office policy, many have recognized the need and potential benefits of creating a hybrid work model. A…

LRO StaffingNovember 15, 2021

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Productivity Work Tips

Creating a Career Map to Secure Your Future

While an employer can help you grow in your current role, it’s up to you to plan your long-term career goals and develop a map that outlines where you are, where you want to go, and how exactly you can go about getting there. A career map is a tool…

LRO StaffingNovember 1, 2021

Hiring Recruitment Marketing

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…

LRO StaffingOctober 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…

LRO StaffingOctober 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…

LRO StaffingSeptember 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,…

LRO StaffingSeptember 9, 2021

What to Expect for Ottawa’s Job Market in 2022

Closing Off Your Work Year on a High Note

Making Your Interview Process Inclusive for People with Disabilities

How to Upskill for the Current Job Market

How to Develop a Successful Hybrid Work Environment

Creating a Career Map to Secure Your Future

8 Tools Small Businesses Can Use to Land Top Talent

Improving Your Company’s Onboarding Experience

How to Handle a Job Rejection With Actionable Steps

Creating an Effective Social Media Recruiting Strategy

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