For the 7th year in a row, Randstad Canada has been recognized as a “Best Workplace in Canada” by the Great Place to Work ® Institute Canada (GPTW). Randstad is in 39th position on the prestigious list this year.
Once again, employee engagement is listed as a key criterion in the decision by GPTW.
“Employee engagement is not just a slogan at Randstad,” says Jan Hein Bax, president and country manager. “This organization sees its employees as its most valuable asset. Our staff are key to the ongoing success of the business and our ability to engage them speaks volumes about who we are and where we are going as the Canadian leader for staffing, recruitment and HR services.”
GPTW studies the world’s best workplaces and evaluates best practices that make them stand out from the crowd. GPTW develops its best workplace lists completely independently, without regard to any business relationships with individual companies. Its objective is to improve the quality of the workplace experience. GPTW believes that change can best be achieved by encouraging organizations to aspire to become their best. The approach is positive. By focusing on examples set by great workplaces, they spread the good news that any company anywhere can follow in their footsteps.
Randstad Canada continues to place a strong emphasis on employee development and training. The company strives to create a positive workplace where employees can realize their talents and career aspirations. It’s not just about “talking the talk.” This award proves that we can “walk the walk” too!
“We have great benefits and development programs here,” says Jan Hein Bax. “But it’s truly the culture of our organization that makes us such a great place to work. Creating a positive workplace environment is one of our core values. Everyone who works here is proud of the brand and works hard to ensure our commitment to excellence.”
More than 300 Canadian companies were nominated and more than 57,000 employees at those companies participated in the 2013 "Best Workplaces in Canada" survey.
TORONTO, April 11, 2013 – Spring is the season best known for cleaning, and for job searchers, it’s an ideal time to “usher out the old and bring in the new.” Randstad Canada has a few tips that could make an impact on your job search and help you ramp up for landing the perfect career opportunity.
Your resume should tell your story: Employers have heard bland, generic statements such as: I’m a hard worker, I learn quickly or I’m results-oriented, many times. If your resume sticks with these clichés, how will it make hiring managers remember you? Instead, tell them interesting stories! More and more, employers conduct accomplishment-driven interviews, and look for richness and diversity in your experience. Start by reviewing your resume and craft meaningful examples of challenges you met and solutions you have found to overcome them, without omitting the results.
Manage your own personal brand: Your online image does matter. Social media monitoring service Reppler surveyed more than 300 hiring professionals on their recruitment habits, and found that 91% of employers use social media channels such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to screen job applicants. Google your name to see what comes up. Build a strong, employer-friendly presence online, by carefully selecting which content you want to post publicly. Another recent survey revealed that Linkedin is the most popular tool amongst staffing professionals, so be sure to have a comprehensive profile, one that is error-free and attractive. Position yourself with a catchy subject line, describe your accomplishments in a clear and impactful way, and add your skills and expertise. Incidentally, employers are interested not just in “hard” professional skills but also in “soft” human skills, abilities and characteristics. Ask for recommendations, share interesting articles in your field and take part in groups!
Get mobile job search apps: Utilizing the best apps, setting up job alerts, and organizing contacts on your mobile device are all excellent ways to find jobs and network with your mobile device.
Create a master job application: Save time and be ready whenever an opportunity comes up. Create a form with all of your up-to-date information,ensuring you have checked it for accuracy, grammar and spelling. Make sure to include correct addresses, job titles, employers, termination dates , contact names and phone numbers. This will be your source document for all applications.
Meet new people: Everybody uses social media to find a job or new talent, but that doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from personal interactions. Reach out to your contacts and go to networking events and conferences in your field. Put together a short and compelling description of who you are and what you do. Listen and ask questions, hand out business cards and build new relationships! Word of mouth and personal referrals are still methods that work in today’s job market.
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About Randstad Canada: Randstad Canada is the Canadian leader for staffing, recruitment and HR Services. As the only fully integrated staffing company in the country, we understand the recruitment needs and demands of employers and job seekers across all levels and industries. Through our insightful knowledge of local markets, employment trends and global network of recruitment experts, we are shaping the Canadian world of work. Visit randstad.ca
TORONTO, March 27, 2013 – Findings from Randstad's latest Global Workmonitor, surveying employees in 32 countries around the world, reveal that while most Canadian companies have more male than female managers (58%), 88% of Canadians believe in diverse and balanced women/men teams.
The need for diversity expressed by employees is also reflected in their opinions on women in leadership positions. Forty percent feel that there are not enough women in leadership positions at their current employer. The percentage is highest in in China (79%) and India (76%) where employees feel strongly about the need for more women in leadership positions.
Furthermore, 68% of Canadian respondents believe that quotas forcing companies to promote more women to leadership positions are effective.
The study also reports that in Canada, employers encourage women to pursue leadership positions more often than in other countries (74%).
"Canadian employees are seeing the value of nurturing a mixed gender work environment, in the boardrooms as well," says Hanna Vineberg, Vice-President Central Ontario, Randstad Canada. "Companies who build balanced teams will resonate better with their current and potential employees, and will be better equipped to meet the needs of a market that is increasingly complex, demanding and diversified."
With regards to equity, 73% of respondents perceive that their employer rewards men and women equally in similar positions and only 28% think women make less money than men do in similar positions.
In a 2012 study conducted by Randstad polling women from across Canada, a majority of respondents felt there are still discrepancies compared to their male counterparts when it comes to salary. According to the survey, more than nine in 10 women in managerial positions in Canada say that they are still making less money than a man doing the same job.
"The gap in perceptions is a clear indication that organizations still need to invest in promoting gender diversity, especially in more senior roles, and show how their career opportunities are as appealing to women as they are to men", adds Vineberg.
About Randstad Canada: Randstad Canada is the Canadian leader for staffing, recruitment and HR Services. As the only fully integrated staffing company in the country, we understand the recruitment needs and demands of employers and job seekers across all levels and industries. Through our insightful knowledge of local markets, employment trends and global network of recruitment experts, we are shaping the Canadian world of work. Visit randstad.ca
TORONTO, October 24, 2012 – Change is an inherent characteristic of any organization and like it or not, all organizations must change in order to remain relevant. But it is how change is managed that can be the difference between surviving and thriving in business. Randstad Canada, the Canadian leader for staffing, recruitment and HR Services, believes when it comes to change management, leaders must apply a structured approach when implementing successful change management strategies.
According to Hanna Vineberg, vice-president Central Ontario at Randstad Canada, as leaders of change, managers have a critical role to play in ensuring that the change effort is successful. “In order to align everyone in the organization around the change, and make sure a it has a positive and long-term impact, managers must develop a thorough implementation plan, and above all, a strong and compelling communications program,” she says.
Vineberg suggests a few, high-level principles to keep in mind when managing change:
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Identify zones of resistance: Be sensitive to how individuals respond while keeping in mind that the process of commitment and acceptance takes time. Make sure you understand where the resistance comes from, and craft and deliver a message that will help employees view the benefits of the change, and support them through the transition.
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Communicate and involve: Allow the employees to become a part of the process. Involve workers in the planning process, mobilize your team through an inspiring vision, and be able to support and listen if you encounter resistance, and provide sufficient training.
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Get feedback and reinforce: Make sure you put in place channels to provide and collect feedback to better understand your employees’ concerns and issues, whether through focus groups, surveys, hotlines, etc.
Vineberg emphasizes that effective change management is about collaboration, discussion and open lines of communication. “Even though change can be destabilizing, it is an opportunity for growth and innovation,” she says. “Leaders that communicate in a clear, inspiring and timely fashion will be better positioned to manage change successfully and to build a shared vision of the future.’’
This week, Randstad Canada launches its 10th annual Breaksfast Seminar Series in 11 cities across Canada. The focus of this year’s event is on change management and features renowned speaker Marc André Morel.
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For further information contact:
Dayana Fraser 416.962.9578 x2317
Marie-Noelle Morency 514.350.5309 x233