How to Hire for Skills That Don’t Exist Yet

How to Hire for Skills That Don’t Exist Yet

April 28th, 2026

Most of the skills your company will need to have success in the future don’t exist yet. While this is a tough concept to grasp, it’s the new reality of recruitment. The half-life of a…

2026’s Most In-Demand Jobs (And the Skills Employers Will Pay a Premium For)

2026’s Most In-Demand Jobs (And the Skills Employers Will Pay a Premium For)

January 20th, 2026

The jobs that are in most demand shift from year to year. So, do the skills employers want candidates to possess. At the start of each new year, recruitment agencies in Toronto assess the economy…

Top 4 Wildest Hiring Trends in 2025 (And 6 Predictions for 2026)

Top 4 Wildest Hiring Trends in 2025 (And 6 Predictions for 2026)

December 22nd, 2025

At the beginning of the year, we do what most recruitment agencies in Toronto do. We assess the current hiring landscape and predict what we think will happen. Many of the trends we discussed in…

Rehiring Former Staff: What’s Driving the Boomerang Trend in 2025?

Rehiring Former Staff: What’s Driving the Boomerang Trend in 2025?

August 28th, 2025

There is a new trend when it comes to recruiting in Toronto and across most industries. Employers are rehiring former staff. Known as the boomerang trend, it has become a popular recruiting method for filling…

What Is “Labour Hoarding” and Why Is It Relevant Right Now?

What Is “Labour Hoarding” and Why Is It Relevant Right Now?

June 5th, 2025

With a potential economic recession on the horizon, companies are faced with a unique situation. Typically, during a recession, companies will lay off workers. Then once business ramps up again, they will hire to build…

How Trump’s Tariffs Will Impact the Canadian Job Market

How Trump’s Tariffs Will Impact the Canadian Job Market

May 1st, 2025

The tariff war is in full swing, and many countries and industries are feeling the effects. In our years working in executive search in Toronto, we’ve never seen something with so much uncertainty as Trump’s…

The Pros and Cons of a Traditional Career vs. The Gig Economy

The Pros and Cons of a Traditional Career vs. The Gig Economy

April 10th, 2025

The way people work is shifting. Freelance, contact, and gig work have become commonplace for many professionals. Recruitment agencies in Toronto have grown to accommodate this type of work because the gig economy has become…

How to Hire for Long-Term Success: Focus on Potential Over Experience

How to Hire for Long-Term Success: Focus on Potential Over Experience

March 13th, 2025

So, you have a hiring need. You need to fill an important role that will affect company performance. What do you focus on when sourcing candidates? Most companies default to looking for the most experienced…

How to Assess Soft Skills During the Hiring Process

How to Assess Soft Skills During the Hiring Process

March 4th, 2025

There are a lot of job candidates that look good on paper. Unfortunately, they don’t always work out well. Some people just don’t meet the expectations you had for them when you read their resume….

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