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The People Finders Journal

Hiring strategy, leadership perspectives and workplace insights from 27+ years in staffing.

How to Retain Temporary Workers Through Peak SeasonHiring Tips
September 24, 20262 min read

How to Retain Temporary Workers Through Peak Season

Peak season tests every team. Here is how GTA employers keep their temporary workforce engaged, reliable and coming back.

Lisa Ingram
The True Cost of a Bad Hire (and How to Avoid It)Hiring Tips
August 27, 20262 min read

The True Cost of a Bad Hire (and How to Avoid It)

A mis-hire can cost up to 30% of first-year salary. Here is what it really costs your business and the steps that prevent it.

Lisa Ingram
Navigating Ontario's Employment Standards in 2026HR & Compliance
July 30, 20262 min read

Navigating Ontario's Employment Standards in 2026

Recent updates to Ontario workplace rules affect pay transparency, job postings and temporary help agencies. Here is what employers need to know.

Lisa Ingram
5 Interview Tips That Help Job Seekers Stand OutCareer Advice
June 25, 20262 min read

5 Interview Tips That Help Job Seekers Stand Out

Our recruiters see hundreds of interviews a year. These five habits consistently separate the candidates who get offers.

Giselle Simon
When Should You Hire an HR Partner Instead of In-House?Leadership
May 21, 20262 min read

When Should You Hire an HR Partner Instead of In-House?

Growing businesses often reach a point where HR becomes a bottleneck. Here is how to know when outsourced HR solutions make sense.

Lisa Ingram
Building a Five-Star Candidate ExperienceIndustry Insights
April 23, 20262 min read

Building a Five-Star Candidate Experience

Candidates talk. How you treat applicants shapes your employer brand long before anyone is hired.

Joanna Levens
Why Flexible Work Is Winning the Talent RaceIndustry Insights
April 9, 20262 min read

Why Flexible Work Is Winning the Talent Race

Caregivers, parents and experienced professionals want flexibility. Employers who offer it are reaching talent others miss.

Lisa Ingram
Compliance Is How Serious Leaders OperateHR & Compliance
January 15, 20261 min read

Compliance Is How Serious Leaders Operate

Two directors of a GTA staffing agency were sentenced after pleading guilty to tax evasion. When you engage a staffing supplier, every Canadian employer should pause.

Lisa Ingram
Five-Star Service: Customer Experience & FeedbackIndustry Insights
November 20, 20251 min read

Five-Star Service: Customer Experience & Feedback

Five-star service should be the baseline, not the bonus. Inside our Customer Experience and Temporary Worker Feedback process.

Lisa Ingram
Redefining the World of StaffingLeadership
October 5, 20251 min read

Redefining the World of Staffing

After 27 years in the staffing industry, one thing has always been clear: staffing is about people.

Lisa Ingram