Now Available: 2025 Technology Salary Guide

Aplin IT technology salary guide

Aplin is proud to introduce our 2025/26 Technology Salary Guide, developed in partnership with CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, both Aplin Brands. This is a comprehensive resource for organizations and professionals navigating Canada’s evolving tech talent landscape. This latest edition delivers expert‐driven insights and salary benchmarks to help both employers and job seekers make informed decisions…

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Why Flexibility Matters as Much as Pay in Today’s Labour Market

flexibility vs pay labour market

For a long time, salary was the main headline in any job conversation. People wanted to know the number first, and everything else came after. That is still important, especially with the cost of living rising, but there has been a significant shift in what employees expect from work. Flexibility has become a non-negotiable for…

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How Ontario’s 2026 Job Posting Rules Will Change the Hiring Process

2026 Ontario Job Posting Legislation

Starting January 1, 2026, new legislation will require Ontario employers with 25 or more employees to be more transparent and responsive. The new rules are part of Ontario’s ongoing effort to promote pay transparency, fairness, and better communication throughout the hiring process. Here are the two major changes: Salary disclosure: All publicly advertised job postings…

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Now Available: 2025 Development & Construction Salary Guide

Now Available Salary Guide for Development and Construction

Aplin is proud to introduce our 2025 Development & Construction Salary Guide, the latest addition to our national library of salary benchmarking tools. Created in collaboration with Impact Recruitment, this guide provides the data and insights needed to navigate one of Canada’s most in-demand and fast-evolving industries. With infrastructure investments, large-scale development projects, and modernization…

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From Skills to Potential: The Shift Toward Capability-Based Hiring

Capability-Based Hiring

For decades, hiring decisions have revolved around resumes filled with degrees, years of experience, and job titles. But today’s most forward-thinking organizations are rethinking what makes a great hire. Across industries, there’s a growing movement toward capability-based hiring, where adaptability, problem-solving, and soft skills matter just as much (if not more) than technical credentials. Employers are…

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How to Keep Projects Moving When Your Team is Short-Staffed

short staffed

It’s a scenario most leaders know all too well: a key employee resigns, a project expands faster than expected, or an unexpected leave throws off your timeline. Suddenly, your team is stretched thin, and deadlines are still looming. In today’s fast-paced business environment, short-staffing isn’t just inconvenient; it can directly impact productivity, client relationships, and…

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Now Available: 2025 Trade Contractors Salary Guide

aplin trade contractors salary guide 2025

We’re excited to release the latest edition of our industry-specific salary guides: the 2025 Trades Contractors Salary Guide, developed in partnership by Aplin and Impact Recruitment. This guide provides up-to-date compensation benchmarks and valuable hiring insights for trades professionals across Canada. Whether you’re managing a team or planning your next career move, this guide offers…

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Why Employees Choose to Stay with Their Employers

why employees stay with employers

Employee retention has become just as critical as attracting new talent. In a competitive job market where opportunities abound, many organizations wonder: what makes employees choose to stay? While competitive pay is important, research and experience show that it is rarely the only factor. Employees stay where they feel valued, connected, and able to grow.…

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Now Available: 2025 Property + Facilities Management Salary Guide

Aplin property and facilities management salary guide

We’re excited to release the latest edition of our industry-specific salary guides: the 2025 Property + Facilities Management Salary Guide, developed in partnership by Aplin and Impact Recruitment. This guide provides up-to-date compensation benchmarks and valuable hiring insights for property management professionals across Canada. Whether you’re building your team or planning your next career move,…

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Talent Shortages by Sector: Where Employers Need to Move Fast

talent shortages in sectors across Canada

Canada’s labour market in 2025 is sending mixed signals. Overall, job growth has slowed, and unemployment has risen slightly, yet many industries are still struggling to find qualified people. In some cases, retirements are outpacing new entrants, while in others, global trends and technological change are driving up demand faster than the workforce can keep…

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