Upon the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-March, companies across North America were forced to refocus their priorities. Setting aside the various goals and objectives that they had set out to achieve at the start of the year, businesses shifted their full attention to the front lines and worked to assist their employees in…

As the coronavirus has wreaked havoc on industries around the world, the pandemic continues to leave a significant impact on the manufacturing industry. Not only have the supply and demand of goods been impacted, but the number of available members of this industry workforce is now low. The manufacturing industry has long been considered a…

By Acara Regional Director of Business Development, Marc Sweger Unexpected events like COVID-19 test every organization’s preparedness. Situations like these can also impact a company’s brand and reputation. Though there have been many scenarios that caused business disruption before, nothing has been quite like Coronavirus. Product recalls, poor employee safety records, and significant upsizing and…

By Acara Client Services Director Damian Scandiffio Since the Coronavirus outbreak began, I’m sure many companies have held countless meetings with about what to do to keep business running and employees safe. Undoubtedly, these are difficult times, and difficult decisions have to be made. But, there are always additional items that can be considered to…

Information curated from legal and government sources by Director of Business Development Nigel Hapuarachchi. Acara is proud to serve employers, employees, and job seekers in international markets. With a strong presence in Canada, our teams are working diligently to support clients and help candidates navigate these uncertain times. Here are some of the most common…

As more companies shift to a work-from-home model during COVID-19, new challenges are arising. When we make the move from an office environment to a home office environment, the transition can affect our ability to connect with others and be productive—especially for those of us with kids at home (as many schools are shut down…

By Nigel Hapurarachchi Earlier this month, I was pleased to join a panel of talent and recruitment professionals to speak at an event called “Building Skilled Talent” in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Alive with workshops, a trade show, and a panel discussion among industry leaders, the event spoke to the emerging talent needs of manufacturers in…

By Acara Account Executive Jason Zambito   In an ultra-competitive talent landscape, we know that many high-quality job candidates are currently employed. While this means it’s harder than ever to recruit new talent, it also means that we must be protective of our existing talent. If we fail to provide the most rewarding experiences for…

When it comes to employer branding, the concept is simple: Drive your brand. Deliver your messaging. Sell your company culture. Easier said than done, though, establishing a winning employer brand requires a good deal of personability with a small dash of help—if you can swing it—from a friend or two in the Marketing Department. While…

By Acara HR Administrator Angelina DiCaro Is onboarding really that important? Your employees seem to think so—and you should, too. According to these onboarding stats compiled by Sapling, “Only 12% of employees strongly agree their organization does a great job of onboarding new employees.” Those are some rough numbers. Even worse, though, is the negative…