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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 Staffing
January 26, 2023
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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 Fabiano
January 5, 2023
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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 Fabiano
November 16, 2022
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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 Fabiano
October 20, 2022
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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 Kewin
September 7, 2022
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6 Tips for Fielding Multiple Job Offers

After spending weeks or months searching for a new role, it’s exciting when you finally receive a job offer that meets your expectations. But what happens when you receive more than one enticing offer at the same time? While this gives you leverage to negotiate your offer more confidently, it…
Lee-Anne McDougall
July 12, 2022