Temporary workers play a crucial role in meeting the fluctuating demands of businesses. To truly harness their potential, employers must create opportunities for success by fostering a work environment that prioritizes happiness. The happiness equation, comprising health, heard, helpful, and human elements, serves as a guide for optimizing well-being. 1. Setting Clear Expectations: A fundamental step in ensuring success for temporary workers is establishing clear expectations. Employers should outline responsibilities, define accountability, and establish a fair compensation structure. This cl ..read more

In a rapidly evolving job market, the traditional metrics of hiring are undergoing a revolutionary shift. At Armor People Link, we recognize the transformative power of skills-based hiring, especially during challenging economic times. As companies face the dual challenge of attracting skilled workers and navigating a recession, our focus on empowering individuals to embrace opportunities becomes more critical than ever. Let’s explore why the most forward-thinking employers are adopting skills-based hiring strategies and how Armor People Link can be your strategic partner in this transformativ ..read more

In the dynamic world of warehouse operations, temporary employees are often the unsung heroes navigating the ebb and flow of demand. But what if we told you that empowering these crucial team members could not only reduce risk but also supercharge productivity? Join us through our Workforce EDGE program to explore the transformative impact of empowering temporary warehouse employees to embrace opportunities and drive productivity for your business. Embracing Agility in a Fast-Paced Environment Temporary employees bring a unique flexibility to your warehouse, and by empowering them to embrace c ..read more

Ontario, Canada not to mention the entire world is facing a surging and relentless enemy.  After relatively moderate case loads throughout the summer months, Ontario once again finds itself in the mids of a State of Emergency.  To say this was not predictable denies the historical data demonstrating the ferociousness of a second surge.  Could this have been avoided? Perhaps but not likely.  The plain fact is we just need to get through this nightmare.  Fortunately we have numerous highly effective vaccines and with a little patiences and good public health practices we ..read more

Covid-19 will change the way we work, this much is clear.  How and when this change will take place is still unfolding.  In examining this issue I came across an excellent blog post from Gartner entitled: 9 Future of Work Trends Post-Covid-19.  This post examines nine trends Gartner believes will shift the nature of work as we emerge into a new economy.  In reflecting on these trends it became clear that they will have a distinctive impact on the staffing industry, our clients and workers. Four key trends will impact the relationship between a staffing firm, it’s clients an ..read more

Staffing firms have always had to wear many different hats when assisting our clients manage their workforce needs.  Beyond our obvious recruiting hat we often find ourselves wearing our promotions, branding, mentor, and councilor hats.  With the advent of COVID-19 we now need to add another hat to our repertoire – our health management hat. What does this mean and how does this help our clients?  This means becoming an infection control expert, phycological support provider and workplace design architect.  Each of these combine to create a physical, phycological and health ..read more

At Armor People Link we follow a defining business philosophy called Workforce EDGE.  This approach is focused on helping our clients find their competitive edge by identifiying risks and optimizing opportunity impacting their staffing strategies.  The EDGE approach follows a four step path: ENGAGE, DEVELOP, GROW & EXCEL.  Our first step is to engage our clients in a conversation, analyze the market and align strategies to achieve their objectives.  From there we develop solutions, grow the required resources and excel by delivering quantifiable results. COVID-19 has im ..read more

How the world has changed in just a few short months. With the emergency order in place in Ontario many businesses have faced significant reductions in activity and revenue. The impact on the Ontario labour market has been substantial as companies have had to adapt to rapid changes in demand for their goods and services. In most cases this has meant a steep decline in business output particularly in the service sector of the economy. In the case of companies which provide essential goods or services they have seen the opposite effect of surging demand and supply chain challenges. This has been ..read more