Finding the right player for your team can be a challenging task. Whether you’re a large-scale company with a solid HR team, or you’re a smaller operation juggling many tasks at once, managing a seamless hiring process is no easy feat. This is where a recruitment agency, like Pinnacle, comes into play. Why Should I Use a Recruitment Agency to Hire for My Business? Relying on a team of expert recruiters will help you make the best strategic moves in your hiring game and reduce the risk of major fumbles. Let’s explore the benefits of partnering with a recruitment agency and how Pinnacle can lead ..read more

The year is coming to a close, and with 2024 on the horizon, now is as good a time as ever to update your LinkedIn profile information. For those who aren’t very active on the platform, you might wonder — is being on LinkedIn worth it? Take it from us, Winnipeg’s top recruitment and staffing firm: the answer is a resounding YES!    Should I Update My LinkedIn Profile, Even If I’m Happy at My Current Job?  In the dynamic world of professional growth, maintaining an up-to-date LinkedIn profile is more critical than ever. Think of your LinkedIn profile as your profes ..read more

In the competitive arena of career moves, it’s not uncommon for your current employer to play their trump card: the counteroffer. Much like a strategic move in a sports game, accepting a counteroffer can be tempting — but it’s crucial to evaluate the play before deciding on your next steps. Should I Accept a Counteroffer from My Employer? There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to navigating counteroffers. Your best bet is to take some time to weigh out all the pros and cons, so you can make an informed decision that suits your best interests. Here’s your playbook for accepting or rejecting a ..read more

Onboarding is essential for building strong teams and maintaining employee engagement. It’s one thing to hire new staff—but helping them feel welcomed and prepared to succeed is a whole other ball game. Rushing through onboarding and neglecting to provide adequate support could result in preventable errors, expensive mistakes, and in some cases, the departure of your new employee. Here’s How to Master Onboarding, So New Employees Feel Like Part of the Team Employee engagement is at its highest during the “honeymoon phase,” right after a new hire seals the deal and is eager to work. If you inve ..read more

Onboarding is an essential component to building strong teams. It’s one thing to hire new employees—but helping them feel welcomed and empowered to succeed is a whole other ball game. Rushing through onboarding and neglecting to support new employees could result in preventable errors, expensive mistakes, and in some cases, the departure of your new hire. Here’s How to Master Onboarding, So New Employees Feel Like Part of the Team Employee engagement is at its highest during the “honeymoon phase,” right after a new hire seals the deal and is eager to work. If you invest in your employees’ succ ..read more

Getting to know your team is essential for effective performance management. 21 years of recruitment in Winnipeg has taught us a lot about building and maintaining strong teams. To maximize performance and collaborative efforts, make an effort to get to know each individual’s skills, strengths, and motivations! That information can help inform your strategies for project management, task delegation, and more. So, what’s the easiest way to learn about someone’s skills and work habits? Of course, a simple conversation can go a long way—but tools are available that can offer profound insight with ..read more

Recently instituting a 20-year plan – referred to as Strategy 2040 – based on decarbonization, decentralization, and digitalization, Manitoba Hydro is building a team who can make these designs a reality.   To help Manitoba Hydro set these plans in motion with the right people, they have chosen to partner with Pinnacle as Manitoba’s leader in Executive and Professional Recruitment Consulting.   Pinnacle’s industry-focused Information Technology division is searching across Canada for people who want the chance to define their careers with the groundbreaking projec ..read more

Getting a job through a recruitment agency looks and feels a lot different than applying to jobs directly. There are a lot of steps in making a career move and recruiters are like a private coach who can assist and guide you along the way. If you are currently considering working with a recruiter, this is what you can expect from your experience with the Pinnacle Executive & Professional Search division.  An organic, authentic interview.  When you are not trying to frame your experience against a specific job description, it makes space for you to have an open, honest conversatio ..read more

2022 marks our 20th anniversary!  Pinnacle’s founders, Dale Driedger and Wade Miller, believed that the competitive edge of any successful business is its best employees: those who not only exceeded job requirements but had the passion and enthusiasm for their work that could move mountains.   They wanted to connect those “A” players with leading businesses in Manitoba.   From that belief, Pinnacle was born.  We recognize that 20 years of business in Manitoba doesn’t happen without the support of community and our success is due to many, many people who have belie ..read more

If someone asked you right now, “tell me about yourself,” how ready are you?   Whether interviewing, networking for business, or meeting new people at a party, this question is ubiquitous. And yet many people haven’t spent the time to create a compelling snapshot of themselves.  Being able to answer this question with ease takes just a little foresight and finesse. Think of your response answering who you are and why someone should remember you in the amount of time it would take an elevator to go from point A to point B (approx. 20-30 seconds). You now have your ELEVATOR PITCH ..read more