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Talent Acquisition

Navigating Interview Formats: A primer for new (and experienced) hiring managers.

Hey there, I’m excited to share with you some insights from my journey in hiring. Mastering the art of interviewing …

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Building an Effective Hiring Plan A Step-by-Step Guide for Hiring Managers and Recruiters
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Building an Effective Hiring Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide for Hiring Managers and Recruiters

Hey there, I’m thrilled to share some gems from my own journey in the world of hiring.  This article will …

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In today's digital age, online phishing scams have become increasingly prevalent. Recently, there has been an uptick of phishing scams involving cybercriminals impersonating organizations with the promise of job offers / opportunities. This wave of scams aims to prey on job seekers and trick them into sharing sensitive information or falling victim to financial fraud. Here are 6 ways to stay vigilant and spot a potential fraudulent job solicitation: Check for impersonation tactics: Phishers often use the names of established firms to appear credible. If a job offer seems too good to be true or lacks necessary details, it is essential to investigate further. A genuine recruiter will provide verifiable information and transparency about their offer. We prioritize open and transparent communication to earn your trust. Check for unexpected attachments: Genuine recruiters will never send unsolicited job offers with attachments. It is crucial to verify the authenticity of an email before opening any documents, especially if you didn't initiate contact. Always exercise caution when dealing with unexpected attachments. Check the links: Authentic recruiters will never direct you to non-official websites for job applications or personal data submissions. Always ensure that you click on links that lead to the organization's official website. This will help you avoid falling prey to phishing attempts. Verify the sender: Legitimate emails from reputable organizations like Procom will come from recognizable domains. Be cautious if an email comes from a free email service or a misspelled version of the domain as it is likely to be fraudulent. Procom will only email from our official domain, ensuring your correspondence with us is authentic. Beware of hidden content: Unlike phishing emails, authentic communications from reputable organizations do not hide important information behind images. Legitimate recruiters maintain clarity and openness in their dialogue with you. If a message is difficult to decipher, it's advisable to proceed with caution. Requests for money/sensitive Information: If you encounter a recruiter who pressures you to provide personal information or make a commitment hastily, it should serve as a major red flag. Legitimate recruiters understand that job decisions can take time and will never rush you or ask for any form of payment. As well, if the person that you are in contact with requests money from you (for paperwork, equipment, etc.) this should set off alarm bells that they are likely perpetrating a scam attempt. Conclusion: To protect yourself from online phishing scams, it is crucial to approach unsolicited job communications with caution. If you are in doubt about the legitimacy of an offer, contact the organization directly through their official website or verified social media channels. Remember that at Procom we prioritize your safety and security and will never ask for money when extending a job offer. If you’re unsure of any job post or correspondence that you receive from us, please reach out to your local Procom branch to verify! Remember, your online safety is of utmost importance. Stay alert and protect yourself from potential scams to navigate your career journey safely. Social Post 🚨 Protect Yourself from Online Phishing Scams! 🚨 Recently, there has been incidents of cybercriminals impersonating Procom employees using fake job offers to lure unsuspecting job seekers. We prioritize your safety and will NEVER ask for money when offering a job. Here is some insight with 6 ways to identify and avoid fraudulent job offers
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Protect Yourself from Online Phishing Scams: 6 ways Identify and Avoid Fraudulent Job Offers

In today’s digital age, online phishing scams have become increasingly prevalent. Recently, there has been an uptick of phishing scams …

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The Crucial Role of Human Skills and Expertise in today’s AI-Driven Job Seeking Process: Why Use a Staffing Agency?

AI is revolutionizing the job hunt for candidates, offering them tools to streamline and optimize their search process. A significant …

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Procom Acquires Chicago Office to Expand IT Staffing Services in the US

CHICAGO, IL:  Procom, a leading IT staffing company in North America, is excited to announce the acquisition of NueVista Group, …

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Addressing pay compression: Balancing internal equity and external market factors

Pay compression refers to a compensation scenario where the difference in pay between talent in various job positions or levels …

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The Benefits of Agile Recruitment: How agility drives efficiency and success

Agile recruitment drives efficiency by responding quickly to changing market conditions, offering a candidate-centric experience, optimizing resource usage and fostering …

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The Power of Global Talent – How Hiring Worldwide Can Transform Your Business

The transformative potential of hiring worldwide can have a profound impact on organizations, enabling them to access specialized skills, foster …

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The benefits of skills-based hiring

In today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape, traditional hiring practices are falling short in identifying top IT talent. Enter skills-based hiring, …

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Revving up Recruitment: How to hire IT talent in 10 days or less

Top IT talent is off the market within 10 days.   The high demand for skilled IT professionals, coupled with talent …

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ChatGPT and its impact on accelerating declining relevance in the workforce: Opportunities for employers

In today’s fast-changing job market, skills can quickly become outdated as technology advances. As industries undergo transformations and new IT …

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Supercharge your IT hiring process with ChatGPT: Prompt engineering for actionable results

Are you ready to revolutionize your IT hiring process with the power of AI and ChatGPT? As hiring managers and …

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Getting started with ChatGPT in your recruitment strategy

ChatGPT in recruitment offers significant advantages throughout the hiring process, from devising job descriptions to engaging talent to assisting with …

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PROCOM FIGURE PARMI LES SOCIÉTÉS LES MIEUX GÉRÉES AU CANADA

Procom wins prestigious award for 16th consecutive year Toronto, ON – May 12, 2023 – Procom is excited to announce …

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How to speed up time to hire

Talent drives the current labor market, and competition for skilled workers is fast and furious. Yet many organizations have seemingly …

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Why Pay Transparency Pays Off in Recruiting

Pay transparency has grown into a global issue in recent years, as pay equity remains a hurdle and workers increasingly …

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Top 5 factors fueling talent flight 

Today’s talent has higher expectations of the organizations they work for, especially in terms of working environment and company culture. …

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The value of retaining talent and how to influence workers to stay

Amid the ongoing workplace churn wrought by the pandemic and Great Resignation, talent retention is perhaps more important than ever …

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Top 5 Factors influencing talents’ decision to accept an offer 

Recruitment and workforce trends are constantly changing as technology and society continue to rapidly evolve, and new data raises the …

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PROCOM WINS CLEARLYRATED’S 2023 BEST OF STAFFING CLIENT AND TALENT 5 YEAR DIAMOND AWARDS FOR SERVICE EXCELLENCE 

PROCOM WINS CLEARLYRATED’S 2023 BEST OF STAFFING CLIENT AND TALENT 5 YEAR DIAMOND AWARDS FOR SERVICE EXCELLENCE          …

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Working with a staffing agency? Get the merits of intake calls for recruitment 

Hiring managers often avoid intake calls with their organizations’ staffing agency, in part because intake calls can feel like added …

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KPIs to measure in your contingent workforce program

The keys to successfully managing contingent workforce performance will require KPIs that include cost, quality, efficiency, customer feedback and risk. …

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Factors affecting your time to hire

Time-to-hire efficiency is essential to enlisting top job candidates and filling vital roles in today’s talent-driven labor market. When the …

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Study shows meaningful work is catching up to compensation as a top talent priority

Company culture is catching up to compensation as a top talent priority.  Conventional wisdom maintains that pay rate and salary …

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State of the Workforce: 5 Key findings

The great re-think has reached the North American workforce and much of the conventional wisdom around what attracts and motivates talent …

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Detecting and preventing fraudulent candidates 

Remote work options and virtual hiring have introduced employers to global talent pools. Unfortunately, this opportunity has also increased the …

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5 Tactics to sustaining workplace culture in a hybrid work model

Sustaining workplace culture in a remote work world requires employers to be intentional about how they demonstrate their culture in …

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Workplace diversity: Recruiting new talent with DEI in mind 

The first step in recruiting with DEI in mind is understanding how diverse an organization already is – and then …

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Boomerang Hires: Rewards, risks and remuneration 

The Great Resignation’s peak saw workers quit by the tens of millions, most of them for new job opportunities. But …

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How to identify necessary skills for your future workforce

Future-proofing your workforce requires more than recognizing and confronting existing skills gaps. To sustain success — and to attract and …

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Future proofing your workforce with current talent 

Replacing skilled workers in your contingent or blended workforce often comes with high costs. The departure of proven talent disrupts …

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Creating a great candidate onboarding experience in a remote-first workplace

An effective onboarding experience should captivate new workers, immerse them in an organization’s culture, mission and core values and live …

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Contract negotiation tactics and countering counter-offers 

HR managers and talent teams must leverage data and prioritize preparation in the recruiting and hiring processes when engaging in contract …

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How to avoid ‘shift shock’ during The Great Reshuffle

The Great Resignation, which saw workers quit their jobs in droves amid the pandemic, has evolved into something more akin …

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How to improve time to hire, efficiency and talent quality

Recruitment teams with pre-pandemic time-to-hire averages of 24 – 90 days will miss out on talent sourced at the top …

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Identifying and overcoming unconscious bias in recruitment

When building a workforce, employers must emphasize Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at every recruitment phase, and DEI efforts must …

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Understanding the 5 factors shaping the new recruitment landscape 

The pandemic, combined with the Great Resignation and Great Reshuffle, triggered seismic changes in the workforce and greater job market. …

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How to quickly qualify a resume

To successfully qualify a resume and decrease time to hire, internal recruiters or an organization’s hiring team should spend 2-3 …

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Top 5 Factors shaping the new recruitment landscape

The pandemic era forced many HR professionals around the globe to implement reactive solutions to overcome new hiring challenges. Today …

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Identifying when to use a staffing agency or in-house to engage a permanent placement

In today’s tumultuous labor market, finding qualified talent requires time, dedication and urgency. Connecting with the right person for a full-time, …

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How to attract and engage passive talent

Before approaching passive talent who may be good fits, organizations must first understand their own current and future workforce needs. Once …

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Interview questions that qualify talent and demonstrate culture

In the New World of Work, recruiters and hiring managers must rely on a mix of traditional job interview questions …

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Understanding the why and how of negotiating rates with pre-identified contractors 

The term pre-identified contractor refers to a contingent worker that is sourced by a hiring manager, using the power of …

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How to conduct a video interview in 2022

A successful video interview will require the right technology, strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills and a solid cultural pitch to engage candidates and uncover who has the personality, …

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How to improve your contractor onboarding experience

Onboarding full-time hires is a clearly defined process for most organizations. But the same can’t always be said when onboarding …

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How to attract tech talent when you aren’t Google

Some of the most sought-after career paths right now lie in the tech industry, and rightfully so. The explosive growth …

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Recruiting Generation Z: How to engage and retain the youngest generation of talent

Engaging and retaining Generation Z in the workplace will require employers to adjust their recruitment strategies. Where compensation and benefits …

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Contract Negotiation strategies for a candidate-driven market

When beginning contract negotiation discussions, your organization needs to enter the conversation prepared with knowledge and best practices that ensure …

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Rapidly evolving technologies and disruptive economic forces have altered the workforce skill sets that many companies rely upon, and skills …

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The reality of resumes and the cost of a bad hire

The cost of a bad hire extends to more than an organization’s bottom line, and it’s a risk easily avoided with proper qualification …

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PROCOM NAMED ONE OF CANADA’S BEST MANAGED COMPANIES

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A great interviewer will uncover whether a candidate is capable of performing the job, but their references will provide insights …

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The shift to a skills economy from a knowledge economy accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic and helped fuel the widespread …

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Employers can combat pay gaps with an Employer Value Proposition by investigating the wants and needs of their employees and …

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In today’s new world of work, it’s more important now than ever to avoid the costs associated with a bad …

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Job burnout is real, and there is evidence that the widespread vocational departures during The Great Resignation may also be …

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What are job descriptions and why are they important?

Job descriptions are internal documents used in the recruitment process that detail the core competencies of an ideal candidate. Job …

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To attract talent in the “new normal,” where talent priorities have evolved with the workforce, organizations must realize that the …

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A Managed Service Provider will help employers gain visibility into their contingent workforce program, mitigate compliance risks and save on contingent worker …

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When an employer is considering partnering with a Managed Service Provider (MSP), it’s important to consider whether the MSP has …

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The two biggest benefits to using contingent workers over core employees are flexibility and cost savings. Contingent workers are outsourced, …

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The recent workplace disruption of 2020 is likely the most significant this generation will experience, and its effects have seen …

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Procom Wins ClearlyRated’s 2022 Best of Staffing Client and Talent Diamond Awards for Service Excellence

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Sustaining workplace culture in a remote work world requires employers to be intentional about how they demonstrate their culture in every aspect …

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Contractor tenure refers to the length of time that a contingent worker can be on an assignment for a single …

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The counter-offer isn’t new, but its role has become an increasingly important consideration amid a job market impacted by the …

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They go by many different titles: contingent workers, gig employees, freelancers, contractors, but regardless of naming, they all serve the …

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How to manage preferred vendors & vendor resources to save on contingent worker costs

Efficient management of preferred vendors is essential to an organization’s long-term success. Yet many businesses have convoluted vendor-management strategies that …

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How to increase retention through The Great Resignation

Employers must get on the same page with their talent by reconceptualizing what it means to work for their organization.   According to The U.S. Board …

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2021’s economic recovery has resulted in a dramatic surge in the number of Independent workers in the United States, increasing …

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What is Subvendor Management and do I need it?

Subvendor management streamlines the contractual process by allowing an organization, or 3rd party payroll provider, to manage all subvendor relationships …

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Direct Sourcing is a recruitment strategy growing in popularity; however, a Direct Sourcing program can also present challenges that include …

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Talent, Technology and the Future of Direct Sourcing

Direct sourcing isn’t new. But the concept has increasingly gained prevalence among employers in recent years, becoming almost a catchphrase …

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What are the benefits of outsourcing contractor payroll?

Outsourcing your organization’s contractor payroll responsibilities comes with benefits that range from cost savings and rate negotiation services to alleviating …

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What is payroll: Understanding contractor payroll & employer burden costs (USA)

Contractor Payroll refers to the tasks a company must execute to ensure temporary W2 Workers and 1099 Independent Contractors (ICs) are …

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Understanding how your return-to-office strategy affects talent acquisition

Without question, COVID-19 has revolutionized the workplace. Over the past year and a half, the pandemic has presented many obstacles …

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You have less than 12 seconds to engage a candidate when you interact with them, so please, stop with the long …

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VMS to What’s next: Future-proofing your contingent workforce with the right technology

The Vendor Management Systems (VMS) market is shifting. Rapidly changing technology is transforming the future of work, with exponential computational power …

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How to keep contingent workers from jumping ship

As the pandemic begins to slowly recede and workers are rethinking their career choices, SIA reports there’s been a dramatic …

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Procom Earns Supplier Excellence Award from KellyOCG®

Procom Earns Supplier Excellence Award from KellyOCG®  Award winners represent less than 1% of KellyOCG’s total active supply chain. 

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The pandemic has presented an unprecedented workforce climate – yet while the world is slowly recovering, the workforce is rapidly …

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Procom named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies of 2021

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Understanding contractor classification types in Canada

When onboarding an independent contractor in Canada, organizations must classify aspects of the contingent worker relationship to ensure compliance with the correct …

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In today’s remote ready work world, qualified candidates are available around the globe to digitally tap into immediate, current and future  opportunities. …

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When finding the right fit in today’s uncertain workforce, it’s important for job seekers and employers alike to adapt to the ever-changing world …

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What is a Managed Services Provider and do I need one?

A Managed Services Provider (MSP) is a critical component to managing contingent or Statement of Work workers. An MSP is …

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How to achieve Total Workforce Management

Total Workforce Management or Total Talent Management, is an emerging workforce strategy that gives employers a better understanding of how …

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When you’re searching for your next role or project, how can you be sure which employers you should be targeting? …

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Contractor payroll: Are you overpaying for your Directly Sourced workers?

One of the advantages to engaging contingent workers is the ability to shift payroll expenses from fixed costs to more …

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How to build effective Direct Sourcing channels

Effective sourcing channels enable organizations to expand their nets for contingent talent- and many employers are increasingly exploring these channels …

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Procom Wins ClearlyRated’s 2021 Best of Staffing Client and Talent Diamond Awards for Service Excellence

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One of the major challenges an organization will face when building a contingent workforce program is understanding the language used …

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In the United States, Contingent Worker Payroll refers to the tasks a company must execute to ensure temporary W2 Workers …

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What is a Vendor Management Office?

A Vendor Management Office (VMO) is an internal business function within an organization established to evaluate and manage relationships with …

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Job Searching in 2021

Whether you’re refreshing your resume as a result of the pandemic or are planning on leaving your current role in 2021, one thing is for certain …

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Essential questions to ask while searching for a VMS Provider

Evaluating a Vendor Management System (VMS) provider can be a daunting process; however, to achieve immediate ROI on the technology …

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How to prepare for a successful VMS implementation and integration

Before integrating a new Vendor Management System (VMS) into a current IT ecosystem, it’s essential to design an implementation project …

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Gaining access to better contingent worker data with a VMS

A Vendor Management System (VMS) will help employers and their company gain access to the critical real-time data needed to …

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When choosing an Independent Contractor payroll partner, there are a variety of considerations a business must take into account before …

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How to protect your contingent worker payroll program from risk

Paying contingent workers brings greater payroll-specific risk into an organization when it comes to legal compliance, rates and budgeting for …

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What are the advantages & disadvantages of a Managed Services Provider?

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Why rate negotiation is critical to saving on payroll costs

Negotiating pay rates with your organization’s contracted resources is essential to achieving savings on payroll costs related to overhead, onboarding …

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How to ensure the candidate you video interview is the worker you hire

In today’s new world of work, it’s more important now than ever to avoid the costs associated with a bad …

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How to manage contingent workforce risk

Organizations that engage contingent workers as part of their workforce strategy will achieve many cost saving benefits; however, contingent workers …

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How tech plays a role in contingent worker payroll

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How to integrate a new VMS within current IT ecosystem

Seamless integration of a Vendor Management System (VMS) into an organization’s current IT ecosystem is an essential task for employers …

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What are the benefits of a Vendor Management System?

A Vendor Management System (VMS) is a cloud-based software application that helps to facilitate the process of contingent worker procurement …

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What is a Vendor Management System?

What is a Vendor Management System? A Vendor Management System (VMS) is a software application, typically cloud-based, that helps to …

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Top things to consider when choosing a Managed Services Program

When an employer is considering partnering with a Managed Services Provider (MSP), it’s important to consider whether the MSP has …

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How to tell your interview isn’t going well (and what to do about it)

There’s no doubt about it – the pandemic has dramatically changed the interviewing landscape.   In the not too distant past, candidates prepared …

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Contingent Workforce

Is Direct Sourcing right for you?

Direct sourcing programs don’t have to be an all-or-nothing approach when looking to bring talent into your workforce. They do, …

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Contingent Workforce

What are the benefits of Direct Sourcing?

Direct sourcing  occurs when an organization engages contingent workers using their own internal resources rather than engaging a third party …

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Contingent Workforce

What is Direct Sourcing?

Direct sourcing happens when an organization recruits its own workforce directly rather than engaging the services of a third party …

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Reasons why your resume isn’t reaching HR

Navigating change during uncertain times can feel challenging enough and searching for a job may seem especially daunting. Yet job seekers can still succeed in …

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Talent Acquisition

Types of common interview questions

When Hiring Managers are screening candidates for a job or contract, asking the right interview questions is essential to finding …

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Talent Acquisition

How to choose an effective interview structure

When it comes to interviewing candidates and interview structure, there are three types: Unstructured, Semi-structured and Structured. Each type has its own set of …

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Talent Acquisition

Types of job interviews

When an organization identifies the need to bring talent quickly and cost effectively into its workforce, employers have several common types …

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Talent Acquisition

How to interview candidates

A successful interview for any organization includes a set of interview questions based on the job description, an organized interview …

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Talent Acquisition

A guide to an effective recruitment process

Recruitment leaders recognize the recruitment process as a series of strategic and critical steps hiring teams must take in order …

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Job Seeker

How to use LinkedIn to find a job

LinkedIn offers many free and paid tools to help job seekers in their search for full-time or contingent opportunities.  

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Talent Acquisition

Recruitment Process Outsourcing: FAQs and Benefits

Recruitment Process Outsourcing definition Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) is a business strategy whereby an organization transfers all or part of …

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Talent Acquisition

Who and what is involved in the recruitment process and why?

The recruitment process, to some employers, may sound simple – yet recruitment leaders recognize the process as a series of …

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Procom wins Top Supplier by KellyOCG® for Superior Workforce Solutions

Procom Honored as Top Supplier by KellyOCG® for Superior Workforce Solutions 2nd year in a row 

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Talent Acquisition

How to write job descriptions by job type

Job descriptions are internal documents that clearly outline the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications and skills required for a project or …

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Talent Acquisition

Job descriptions vs. job postings: What’s the difference?

Job descriptions and job postings are two separate documents. A job description is an internal private guide to be utilized …

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Job Seeker

Soft skills employers want in the new work world

Even before the pandemic, the world of work was already seeing a shift in skills demands as the digital transformation …

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Contingent Workforce

Overview of Independent Contractor payroll models and services

Payroll refers to the tasks an employer must perform in order to pay traditional employees. Contingent workers, such as an …

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Contingent Workforce

Why you need a contingent workforce strategy

The contingent workforce continues to grow, with 40 per cent of the U.S. workforce already consisting of highly skilled, non-permanent …

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Procom’s Director of Recruiting set to speak at Bullhorn’s Engage X

Procom Group of Companies Proudly announces its Director of Recruiting, Wendy Kennah is set to speak at Bullhorn’s Engage X – The online experience June …

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Job Seeker

How to job search during coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus has had a significant impact on the global economy and job market, and in order to stand out during a job search, new graduates looking to …

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Contingent Workforce

What is total workforce management?

Total Workforce Management or Total Talent Management, is an emerging workforce strategy that gives employers the ability to make better …

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Contingent Workforce

Benefits of contingent labor

While there are many advantages and some disadvantages to engaging contingent workers, The two greatest benefits of contingent labor are …

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Why you should find talent right now

Great talent is available, and building resources now to fill current needs and future opportunities is a strategic approach many …

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Contingent Workforce

Understanding contractor payroll models and employer burden costs in Canada

Independent Contractor Payroll refers to the tasks an organization must execute to ensure Independent Contractors are paid correctly and on …

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Candidate Reference Checks: Preparing for a reference call

Properly done, reference checks are an excellent opportunity to verify all the key issues in your hiring decision for the …

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Contingent Workforce

Independent Contractor Payroll: How to pay contingent workers

Independent Contractor Payroll refers to the tasks an organization must execute to ensure Independent Contractors are paid correctly and on …

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Procom NCR awarded IT services contract with the Canadian DFATD

PROCOM Group of Companies NCRawarded IT services contract with the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD)

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Talent Acquisition

How to find talent right now

Organizations can find talent right now  by engaging staffing agencies, leveraging referrals from internal staff, building direct sourcing portals and using other talent acquisition …

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Contingent Workforce

What is a contingent worker?

Contingent workers are outsourced, non-permanent workers that are commonly referred to as Independent Contractors, contract workers, freelancers, gig workers, consultants, …

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How to update your resume

As the workforce continues to evolve, and the workplace along with it, a resume’s formatting, content expectations and standard practices …

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Contingent Workforce

Impact of COVID19 on the workforce and contingent workforce staffing

Over 80 per cent of executives surveyed by Oxford Economics say they’re increasingly using contingent workers. As of 2020, it’s …

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Talent Acquisition

Remote team management: Keeping teams motivated when working from home

To keep remote workers motivated while working remote, managers will have to utilize a variety of technology tools and communication methods in their remote …

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Talent Acquisition

Effective tips for how to manage remote workers

Managing remote workers successfully means managers must have the support of their organization’s IT and Human Resources Department in order …

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Talent Acquisition

Writing job postings that work

The recruitment landscape is constantly changing. A demand for critical skills, the rise of young talent and a shift in …

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Job Seeker

How to prepare for a video interview

One of the benefits of a digital job search is the ability to utilize tech to connect– anytime, anywhere. And when …

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Contingent Workforce

Which is the best payroll option for pre-identified contractors?

In today’s competitive business climate, organizations need an agile workforce that can execute strategies and achieve corporate goals quickly and …

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Talent Acquisition

Contractor onboarding checklist: Required documents

Entering the gig economy can be a highly rewarding business strategy — yet, organizations that do so without the proper …

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Contingent Workforce

How contractor status impacts hiring costs in Canada

While contingent workers come with many cost-saving benefits, it’s important that employers take the worker’s status into account when negotiating …

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VIDEO | Answering analytical questions

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Extend your contract with these tips

Once you’ve beaten the bots and impressed during your video interview, it’s time to tackle the performance part of employment. …

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VIDEO | Setting Google Alerts

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Your resume: What should remain, be removed or replaced

As the workforce continues to evolve, and the workplace along with it, it only makes sense that the way in …

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VIDEO | Knowing your numbers

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Procom wins 2020 BEST OF STAFFING® CLIENT AND TALENT AWARDS

Procom Group of Companies 

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How to improve your contractor onboarding experience

For most organizations, onboarding is a clearly defined process for their full time hires; however, the same cannot always be …

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Tech talk: Programming languages to know right now

Thanksgiving. It’s a time honored tradition of gratitude.  And when you’re on a job search, there’s a lot to be …

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How to effectively reach out to a recruiter on LinkedIn

There’s something to be said about the art of the professional schmooze. Because if perfected, the professional schmooze will captivate …

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How to onboard better to increase talent acquisition and retention

Competitive organizations are redesigning their acquisition strategies to capture the attention of today’s younger generation of talent. However, investing in …

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Job Seeker

How to write a killer resume headline

Your resume is your professional first impression, and just like in-person encounters, you rarely get a second chance at making …

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Candidates are ghosting: Are you doing enough to keep them engaged?

Ghosting is a thing. And employers are experiencing what it’s like being broken up with via radio silence.The millennial coined …

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Talent Acquisition

Top traits employers need in a 2020 candidate

The future of work isn’t so far away anymore – in fact, we’re already working in it.  Disruptive changes to …

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Job Seeker

VIDEO | Identifying skill sets

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Exploring traditional interview models in the modern work world

As the employment market continues to improve and candidates have more options in choosing how and where they want to …

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Top in-demand tech skills of 2020

The Kardashians have nothing on technology – because keeping up with its rapid advancements is infinitely more interesting if you …

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Job Seeker

Time management tips: How to juggle your job search over the holidays

The holiday season is known for melting away the winter blues – with people from all over the world using …

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Job Seeker

VIDEO | Knowing Yourself

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Job Seeker

Competitive advantages of job searching over the holidays

If all you want for Christmas is a contract in the new year, that’s a gift you can give yourself …

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The real reasons candidates reject job offers

It’s a tight labour market, and both Canadian and U.S. organizations are grappling with the challenges presented by a candidate …

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Resume mistakes that get yours lost in the application black hole

Everyone knows pencils come with erasers because people make mistakes, but resumes aren’t written with pencils. And when recruiters receive …

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Job Seeker

VIDEO | Getting organized

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Talent Acquisition

Talent shortage strategies: How to bridge the skills gap

It doesn’t matter how talented your workers are or what tech training they’ve taken – because obsolescence is overtaking the …

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Talent Acquisition

Artificial Intelligence and talent management: Is AI friend or foe?

Thirty-five years ago, the possibility of Artificial Intelligence gave rise to the worst type of science fiction fear: An independently …

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Job Seeker

6 Interview mistakes that will kill your candidacy

Treats for tricks are never a guarantee, and tasteless tricks can be downright poisonous—especially when it comes to your job …

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Where there could be holes in your hiring program

It’s a candidate’s market. And they’re being selective in their search.  With unemployment rates at the lowest organizations on both sides …

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How to answer the toughest interview questions

When sitting down for a job interview, even the most qualified of candidates can feel the pressure of a hiring …

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Procom ranked 5th largest staffing firm in Canada

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VIDEO | Negotiation expectations

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Talent Acquisition

Recruitment red flags: Spotting the signs of a bad hire

Recruiting, hiring and training new employees is arguably one of the most critical aspects to an organization’s success, and the …

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Job Seeker

VIDEO | Fidgeting during your interview

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Procom partners with ChangeDriver™ in change management course

Procom partners with ChangeDriver™ to bring master practitioner certification courses in change management nation-wide. Four-day change management courses launch in …

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Job Seeker

How to answer the Why do you want to work here?” question”

The interview stage of any job search is probably the most nerve racking of the entire process– even for the …

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How to show impact on your resume

When you’re throwing your candidacy into the employment ring, you can expect to go round for round with the best …

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Job Seeker

VIDEO | Boasting about job offers on social media

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Job Seeker

Didn’t get the gig? Here’s what to do!

Regardless of how it’s sugar coated, job search rejection has a tendency to leave a lingering taste of defeat. And …

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Contingent Workforce

The current state of change management

There’s an increasing velocity of change happening all around us. As emerging technologies and customer expectations force organizations to face …

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Job Seeker

VIDEO | Your personal brand and your job search

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Job Seeker

Here’s why you’re not hearing back on your job search

Waves of hiring surges have brought fierce competition back to the job market – for employers. Candidates now have the …

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Talent Acquisition

Exploring data integrity and reliability in talent acquisition

Measurement is what makes marketing a science, rather than a superstition. We live in an ever-evolving world, and the fast-paced …

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What to bring to a job interview

Preparation is critical in the approach to employment – yet being prepared doesn’t end with conducting pre-interview research or penning …

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Job Seeker

VIDEO | Telephone interviews

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How to explain & overcome gaps in your resume

It’s a candidate controlled market, and skilled workers can afford to be choosy in deciding how and where they want to work. …

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Talent Acquisition

Habits of high-performing recruitment teams

In today’s business climate, where supply is down and demand is up, it’s a fierce struggle for organizations competing to …

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Job Seeker

5 Tips to turn a contract into a permanent consideration

So, you’ve beaten the bots and impressed during your in-person interview, but once you’ve successfully taken on the hiring battle, …

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Job Seeker

VIDEO | Interview fashion for millennials

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Contingent Workforce

Identifying areas of risk in a contingent workforce program – Canada

Engaging contingent talent is risky business. As an organization’s use of contingent workers increases, so too, do the risks associated …

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Job Seeker

How to SEO your resume like a pro

It can be hard out there for a resume.  Because when yours enters the digital race to reach human hands, …

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Procom hosts ChangeDriver™ Master Practitioner courses across Canada

What’s everybody getting wrong about Change Management?The new consultant trendsetters

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VIDEO | Not burning bridges

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Contingent Workforce

Modernization and the gig economy: Impact of rolling back reverse onus

A promise to scrap many workplace reforms has been kept to business owners employing full-time and contingent workers in Ontario. …

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How to quantify your value on a resume

Recruiters admit they only need seven seconds to qualify a resume. And when the average corporate job opening attracts around …

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Guide to designing a high impact talent acquisition strategy

For over two decades, the ‘war for talent’ is still making headlines—ever since Steve Hankin coined the term in 1997 …

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How to dress for a job interview

Thirty three per cent of hiring managers admit to mentally dismissing candidates within the first 90 seconds of meeting them, …

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Direct sourcing: Designing a program that works for you

They go by many different titles: contingent workers, gig employees, freelancers, consultants and contractors, but regardless of naming, they all …

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Contingent Workforce

Identifying areas of risk in a contingent workforce program – U.S.

The U.S. gig economy isn’t going anywhere, and to remain competitive, employers are increasingly turning to non-traditional workers to fill …

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Contingent Workforce

Direct sourcing: 3 Steps to designing your program for contract talent

Even the best talent organizations can struggle when it comes to launching an enterprise-wide direct sourcing program. Although most efforts …

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Job Seeker

VIDEO | Interview timing

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Contingent Workforce

Are you using the best direct sourcing payroll model?

Every organization is responsible for managing the payroll of its employees and contract workers: tracking and reporting each employee’s wages, …

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VIDEO | Multiple applications

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INFOGRAPHIC | How to SEO your resume like a pro

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How to attract (and retain) creative workers to your organization

Creatives… They’re the envelope-pushing free thinkers who refuse to accept money, position or stability as their status quo. They create, …

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Talent Acquisition

Is 7 seconds really all it takes to screen a resume?

Hiring can be hard right now. In the current candidate driven market—where niche talent is only available for an average …

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INFOGRAPHIC | How to keep candidates from going ghost

Ghosting is a thing. And employers are experiencing what it’s like being broken up with via radio silence.

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Uncategorized

INFOGRAPHIC | How to engage Gen Z – talent acquisition strategies

A demand for critical skills, the rise of young talent and a shift in attitudes towards employment have forced organizations to update …

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INFOGRAPHIC | An end to end talent acquisition guide

 

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VIDEO | .PDF vs. Word docs and your resume

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VIDEO | Work history descriptions

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Job Seeker

Body language to lose in an interview

Non-verbal communication is a social language understood on a global scale, and it talks a lot louder than words. Because …

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Talent Acquisition

Costly hiring mistakes you don’t want to make

Hiring is one of the most crucial steps an organization faces when building for success, and  hiring the wrong people …

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VIDEO | Job search momentum

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Interview screening: Questions to ask every tech candidate

The cost of a bad hire is more than an inconvenience to employers and their hiring teams; the true cost …

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Contingent Workforce

Common misconceptions about contractor payroll

Contractor payroll is a complex business responsibility that can often appear confusing to employers unfamiliar with the different set of …

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Social cues and job interviews: mistakes you don’t want not to make

Sometimes on a job search, even the most qualified of candidates can be oblivious to the obvious when it comes …

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Talent Acquisition

Is recruitment ready for AI? Maybe not yet! Identifying areas of risk

While AI applications and recruiting seem like a natural fit, real world experience is proving the combination might not be …

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Talent Acquisition

Artificial Intelligence and talent acquisition: Is AI friend or foe?

Thirty-five years ago, the possibility of Artificial Intelligence gave rise to the worst type of science fiction fear: an independently …

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How to highlight technical skills on a resume

Who’s got skills? Recruiters only spend up to seven seconds scanning a resume when sourcing niche talent, and if the skills …

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VIDEO | Social media profile photos

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VIDEO | Workplace Collaborations

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Resume terms and words to replace right now

Sticks and stones can break your bones but words can also hurt your job search. An average corporate job opening …

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Procom named one of Allegis Global Solutions’ 2019 strategic partners

Procom Group of Companies named as one of Allegis Global Solutions (AGS) 2019 Strategic Partners for Managed Services

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The questions every candidate should ask in a job interview

Preparing for the job interview is one of the most crucial steps in any job search. Demonstrating that you’ve researched …

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Here’s how to be likable in your interview

There are a lot of moving parts involved in the job search process, and many of them are moving on …

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How to find a job on LinkedIn

The social scene has changed. And the work world has evolved with it. In the not too distant past, organizations …

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Didn’t get the gig? One of these reasons could be why

If you don’t get the gig, it can be hard not to dwell when your candidacy gets declined; however, there are other factors …

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When you’re sitting down with a hiring manager, it can often feel more like you’re settling into a game of …

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Aligning HR and Procurement for better contingent workforce management

Talent is an organization’s greatest asset, and in most cases, its greatest expense.  In today’s tight labour market, the power …

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The impacts of emerging technologies on your contingent workforce

Advances in technology are disrupting the way organizations do business– dictating how companies drive revenue, engage customers, structure internal processes, …

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The best places to network face-to-face

The social scene changed in the early 2000’s. Personal space became My Space. And then faces became Facebook; small talk …

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11 habits that will hinder your job search

Today’s gig economy has turned the tables on hiring managers. With more open jobs than there are skilled workers to …

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Procom wins INAVERO’S 2019 Best of Staffing® Client and Talent awards

PROCOM WINS INAVERO’S 2019 BEST OF STAFFING® CLIENT AND TALENT AWARDS

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Is recruitment ready for AI? Maybe not yet!

While AI applications and recruiting seem like a natural fit, real world experience is proving the combination might not be …

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Most in-demand tech skills to upskill right now

 

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How to keep your resume out of the application black hole

More often than not, the reason for your resume rebuff is a little robot called an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) …

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Are you using these transferable skills in your tech role?

Skills. Tech jobs tend to require a particular set of them. And when a potential employer is looking for specific …

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Keep these cliches off your resume!

Resume writing is a serious business. And when you’re applying to businesses you want to work for, your resume needs …

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How to make a good impression at reception (because it matters)

When your resume has beaten the bots and scored you an in-person interview, the initial face-to-face at the front desk …

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Pre-interview research you should be doing

Internet sleuthing is a serious business. And if you’re in the business of becoming employed, you’ll want to slip into …

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Cannabis legalization and your contingent workforce: Are you ready?

Cannabis legalization is coming to Canada. And for some parts of the United States, it’s already here.

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How to format your tech resume the right way

A resume is more than on-paper-proof of your technical skills and previous experience. It’s also your professional first impression, and …

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Are these social media mistakes costing you a job?

Recruiters and hiring managers are creeps. Because a recent study found 93 per cent are using social media in their …

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How to show confidence in 90 seconds

Confidence. It’s that intangible certainty. You can’t physically touch it, but you know it’s there when someone has it. Because …

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Questions (NOT) to ask in the first interview

When prepping for potential employment, a well-crafted resume is an impressive first impression, but how you handle the hiring manager(s) …

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Key pieces every work history description must have

There are certain expectations attached to a resume. Because a recruiter will only spend up to seven seconds scanning one …

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Procom ranks #1 on Branham Group’s Top 10 List

Procom ranks #1 on Branham Group’s Top 10 Canadian ICT Staffing Companies for another consecutive year Procom recognized as #1 …

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Don’t be better. Be different. Here’s why!

When it comes to recruitment, hiring managers aren’t always looking for the black and white, perfect-on-paper candidates. Because forward-thinking hiring …

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Information ensures informed decisions. And when you’re attempting to obtain inside intel on a potential employer, a savvy job seeker …

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Here’s the thing about being different: it’s a good thing. And in certain circumstance, like when you’re on a contract …

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When it comes to professional encounters of the first kind, you’ve got less than two minutes to impress before you’re …

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Procom Named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Procom Group of Companies  NAMED ONE OF CANADA’S BEST MANAGED COMPANIES  Procom wins prestigious award for 11th consecutive year

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Procom wins Inavero’s 2018 Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards

Le groupe d’entreprises Procom, une agence de placement de premier plan dans le secteur de la gestion des effectifs contractuels en Amérique du Nord, a annoncé aujourd’hui qu’il avait remporté le prix de la gestion des effectifs contractuels en Amérique du Nord. Prix Best of Staffing® d’Inavero pour les clients et les talents pour avoir fourni un service de qualité supérieure à leurs clients et aux demandeurs d’emploi. | Procom

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5 types of interview feedback to give your staffing agency

Feedback. It’s the stuff staffing dreams are made of. Because when a recruiter is riding shotgun on your road to …

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Job interview mistakes that will turn yours into a horror story

It’s true that unprofessional behavior can kill your career chances faster than a bad instalment can massacre an awesome franchise—remember …

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Procom ranks #1 on Branham Group’s Top 10 for another consecutive year

Procom today announces its ranking on the Branham Group’s coveted list of Top 10 ICT Staffing Companies, holding onto the first place spot for another consecutive year. | Procom

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Procom’s Kent McCrea wins Top Forty Under 40 Award

Kent McCrea wins the National Capital’s Top Forty Under 40 Award

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Procom Wins Inavero’s 2017 Best of Staffing® Client and Talent award!

Procom wins Inavero’s 2017 Best Of Staffing® Client and Talent award!

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Procom wins Inavero’s 2016 Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards!

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Procom Raleigh wins the Triangle’s Best Places to Work Award

Employees are a company’s most valuable asset, and ours like us…they really like us.

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