Archived News

• Nov. - CGA Manitoba Conference, 2009
• Nov. - Get Job Recruiters Working for You
• Oct. - Bill 139 Complimentary Webinar
• Oct. - Allen Professional Search Annual Fast Smarts Seminar
• Oct. - Play it smart, and you too could work for a top employer
• July. - People Bank is a proud sponsor of the Rideau Canal Festival
• May. - ACSESS AGM - President's Address
• May. - Bucking the Trend: 35,900 Canadian Jobs Created in April
• May. - Temp Staffing - Barometer for Economy
• April. - Volunteerism – A Powerful Strategy For Dealing With A Career Transition
• Feb. - JVS job fair swamped
• Feb. - Attendance doubles at local job fair
• Feb. - Lisa LaFlamme on the great Canadian job hunt
• Jan. - New legislation geared at protecting temp workers

• Dec. - ACSESS Supports Government's Announcements to Protect Temporary Workers
• Nov. - 'Time to Prove Your Value' - First of a three-part series of articles in The Financial Post on working in a downturn
• Nov. - Tip of the hat to excellence - Second of a three-part series of articles in The Financial Post on working in a downturn
• Nov. - Warning on pink slip regret - Third of a three-part series of articles in The Financial Post on working in a downturn
• Oct. - Allen Professional Search and The People Bank's First Annual London Charity Golf Tournament
• Sept. - Canadian HR Reporter Article - Temp industry given more than passing glance
• Sept. - TransWorldNews Science and Technology Article - Bullhorn Drives Productivity and Placements for DDesign Group Across Canada
• Aug. - Markham Board of Trade Breakfast Networking Event - August 14
• May - Staffing for Canada Week - a message from the Prime Minister and Ontario Premier
• Jan - Design Group Staffing is ranked #23 among Alberta Venture Magazine's 50 Fastest Growing Companies
• Jan - Track 3 Winterlude sponsorship acknowledgement

• Dec. - Résumé? Forget it. Take this test instead
• Nov. - Applying online? How to click with employers
• Nov. - The new 'stealth' recruiting tool: online social sites
• Nov. - Staffing industry safety group awarded $600,000 in WSIB rebates
• Sept. - Great questions to ask your staff
• Sept. - To solve labour crunch, employers and educators must get proactive
• Sept. - Sluggish hiring climate expected in Halifax for fall
• Sept. - Manitoba to provide more than $1.3 million to meet growing demands for skilled emergency medical service personnel
• Aug. - Keep your workplace wardrobe fresh
• Aug. - Some sectors of the economy are red-hot
• Aug. - Hotels face staffing crisis
• July - Recruiting real talent in a virtual world
• July - No Grade 12 diploma not an obstacle
• July - Think work is boring?
• July - Big brother is watching you
• July - The benefits of working for a Temp Agency: Part II
• June - The benefits of working for a Temp Agency
• June - From temporary to full-time work: Advice for employees seeking to make the switch
• June - Letters from the Prime Minister and the Provincial Premiers regarding "Staffing for Canada Week 2007"
• June - ACSESS Quebec Update
• June - Meet my manly assistant
• May - Lots of jobs on the line
• May - Jobs, jobs, jobs
• May - Can online life hurt job prospects?
• April - Ontario Government Honours Fallen Workers
• April - McGuinty Government Completes Hiring Of New Inspectors
• April - Employers readying for spring hiring spree
• April - 10 minutes Into Your Interview and You're Already History!
• March - Diversity in the workplace
• March - For employers, it pays to support disabilities
• Feb. - Grass is greener in financial services
• Jan. - Ontario Government Moves To Protect Industrial Workers From Hearing Loss: Stronger Regulations Introduced For High-Noise Workplaces
• Jan. - Nova Scotia boasts of making road conditions available online
• Jan. - Elections staff swamped by job applications

• Dec. - Design Group Staffing Inc. earns Platinum Club membership again for 2006
• Dec. - McGuinty Government Recognizes the Role Of Extended Families In Ontario: Job-Protected Family Medical Leave Now Includes Relatives And Close Friends
• Dec. - The highlight (and lowlight) reel from the wacky world of work
• Dec. - U.K. online recruiter set to snag JobShark
• Dec. - Dealing with Workplace Stress at Holiday Time
• Dec. - How Long Is Too Long In One Job?
• Dec. - Nova Scotians Invited to Discuss Workplace Violence
• Dec. - Manitoba Legislation to Include Three New, Unpaid Family Responsibility/Sick Days, New Protection for Children
• Nov. - Newer employees quit at twice the rate: study
• Nov. - Job hopping may hurt future hiring: poll
• Nov. - Management jargon alienates staff
• Nov. - Could contract work be path to full-time job?
• Oct. - Design Group Staffing Inc. President Mike Duff wins 2006 "Entrepreneur of the Year" Award
• Oct. - Watch résumé typos if you want a job
• Oct. - Video games: More than child's play for leaders
• Oct. - Employer snapshots
• Sept. - Design Group Staffing Inc., Continues Growth As Canada’s Largest Privately Held Employment Services Company
• Sept. - Job seekers don't do enough homework: poll
• Sept. - Public Works Minister ends the use of reverse auctions and announces next steps in consultations
• Sept. - Public Works advisers sent packing
• Sept. - Money talks again for prospective employees
• Sept. - 2007 will be year of the raise: survey
• Aug. - ACSESS to offer three CPC modules in Toronto on August 24 and 25, 2006
• Aug. - Latest Release from the Stats Canada Labour Force Study
• Aug. - Employers examine pump pain
• Aug. - Retaining talent major challenge to profitability: survey
• Aug. - On-line recruiting rebounds in August
• Aug. - Work outlook bright for creative types
• July - Ontario Government takes action to reduce young worker injuries
• July - Job hunters flock to specialized websites
• July - Need guidance? Time to pick someone's brain
• June - Companies facing tech talent crunch
• June - Staying ahead of the CEO's curve(balls)
• June - Staffing worries gnaw at Canadian bosses' confidence
• May - Recruiters surprised at number of interview etiquette mistakes
• May - Solid economy boosts Canadian staffing, but agencies face skilled talent shortages
• May - New CPC modules available in Fall 2006!
• May - Workplace safety strategies are preventing injuries and saving money
• May - Government Enhancing Protection for Workers in Confined Spaces
• April - Manitoba's successful off-campus work program for international students renewed
• April - Dearth of human-services workers spurs online recruitment campaign
• April - Design Group Staffing head office moves to new location
• March - Good Friday a Public Holiday Under Employment Standards Act
• March - Ontario employers and workers now have access to simple, straightforward information on ergonomic-related injuries...
• March - Post-Secondary Education is becoming a luxury says OFL
• March - Child Care - Women can't work without it
• Feb. - 'I want you back!' - Counteroffers Likely for Valued Employees, Survey Shows
• Feb. - Ontario's Minimum Wage Rises Tomorrow
• Jan. - Alberta Venture Magazine ranks Design Group Staffing Inc. as Alberta's 17th fastest growing company in the medium/large company category. Design Group Staffing Inc. includes the popular staffing brands of Design Group, Placement Group, The People Bank and Inteqna.
• Jan. - McGuinty Government Tackles Ergonomic-Related Injuries in the Workplace

• Dec. - Design Group Staffing Inc. acheives 50 Best Platinum status - Canada’s highest accolade for business performance
• Nov. - Saving for Retirement - Giving Your Employees the Bigger Picture
• Aug. - Healthy Workplace Culture Can Combat Soaring Employer Health Costs
• May - Ontario Government Introduces New Training To Protect Young Workers On The Job: Health And Safety Resource Developed For Special Needs Students
• Jan. - McGuinty Government Helps Lowest-Paid Workers:Minimum Wage Increases To $7.45 Tomorrow

• Aug. - The People Bank is acquired by Design Group Staffing Inc. (PDF)
  
• June - The People Bank participates in the CURE Foundation's Annual Fundraiser
  
• June - The People Bank Celebrates Staffing For Canada Week 2004
  
• May - Steve Jones Accepts ACSESS Special Appreciation Award
  
• April - Community Involvement For April
  
• March - The People Bank Completes Renovation on GTA Headquarters
  
• March - Congratulations to Tabetha Lightbody: Spring 2004's Above & Beyond Award Winner!