Staffing Industry Insights
Now Available: 2025 Trade Contractors Salary Guide
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…
Read MoreNow Available: 2025 Property + 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,…
Read MoreAplin and CompuStaff Earn Top-Rated IT & Engineering Staffing Recognition for 2025
Toronto, August 15, 2025 – Aplin and its specialized brand CompuStaff are proud to announce that both have once again been recognized among the Top-Rated IT & Engineering Staffing Firms for the first half of 2025 by Great Recruiters. This repeat recognition underscores the dedication of both teams to delivering exceptional recruitment experiences, deep technical…
Read MoreNow Available: 2025 Salary Guide for Canada’s Admin & HR Professionals
We’re excited to release the latest edition in our growing series of industry-specific salary guides: the 2025 Admin + HR Salary Guide, developed in partnership by Aplin and Impact Recruitment. This guide provides up-to-date compensation benchmarks and valuable hiring insights for administrative and human resources professionals across Canada. Whether you’re building out your team or…
Read MoreAplin Recognized by Forbes as One of Canada’s Best Recruitment Firms in 2025
Toronto, ON – July 22, 2025 – Aplin is proud to announce its inclusion on not just one, but three of Forbes’ prestigious 2025 rankings recognizing Canada’s top recruitment agencies. This national recognition reflects the strength of our team, the quality of our service, and the long-standing trust our clients and candidates place in us.…
Read MoreNow Available: 2025 Salary Guide for Canada’s Accounting & Finance Industry
We’re proud to release the third edition in our new series of industry-specific salary guides: the 2025 Accounting + Finance Salary Guide, developed in partnership by Aplin and Impact Recruitment. This guide offers current compensation benchmarks and market insights for finance and accounting professionals across Canada. Whether hiring financial talent or navigating your career path,…
Read MoreWhen Top Candidates Say No: Why Offers Are Declined and How Employers Can Regain Control
At first glance, the current labour market may favour employers. Unemployment has increased, more job seekers are actively applying, and the candidate pool appears to be larger. However, at Aplin, we’ve observed a different trend. Direct hire offers are being declined at a noticeably higher rate. The volume of applicants can create the illusion that…
Read MoreBeyond the Resume: What Recruiters Should Really Look For
In recruitment, it’s second nature to scan resumes quickly, looking for keywords, experience, and alignment with the role. However, resumes can only tell a portion of the story. They offer a snapshot of what someone has done, not necessarily who they are or their capabilities. Over the years, I’ve seen exceptional candidates passed over simply…
Read MoreJeff Aplin Named Finalist for Prestigious EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 Award
Calgary, AB – June 4, 2025 — Aplin is proud to announce that CEO Jeff Aplin has been named a Prairies Finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 Award, one of the most prestigious business accolades in the world. This honour recognizes visionary leaders who drive innovation, demonstrate strong financial performance, and make a positive…
Read MoreNow Available: 2025 Salary Guide for Canada’s Legal Industry
We’re proud to release the second edition in our new series of industry-specific salary guides: the 2025 Legal Salary Guide, developed in partnership by Aplin and Impact Recruitment. This guide offers current compensation benchmarks and market insights for legal professionals across Canada. Whether hiring legal talent or navigating your career path, this resource is built…
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