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If you are involved in outsourcing, you’ll appreciate the tips in this short article. One tip in particular caught our attention: “If the services do not live up to your expectations, don’t be in a hurry to terminate the contract. Very often, the problem lies on both ends. Make sure that nothing on your end caused the breakdown of the services.” In other words, problems with outsourcing are often fixable if you take the time to diagnose the root cause of the problem. You can read this timeless article on outsourcing here: https://lnkd.in/ePHKRy66 #TimelessEssentialsbyDrake

Onboarding senior executives has a slightly different flavour to onboarding junior staff. One tip from this article: Help newly hired executives identify key stakeholders and forge relationships. There is a natural but dangerous tendency for new leaders to focus on building vertical relationships early in their transitions – up to their bosses and down to their teams. Insufficient time is devoted to building lateral relationship with peers. Remember this tip and share it with any newly onboarded senior executives. You can read this timeless article on executive onboarding here: https://lnkd.in/eetpdta4 #TimelessEssentialsbyDrake

This timeless idea still feels novel: competitors are constantly trying to recruit your top talent so you had better spend some time “re-recruiting” them yourself. Here is the key idea, when you have an opportunity to offer a new role or project to a star employee, don’t just “tell it”, you ought to “sell it”—just as you would to an external candidate. What qualities do you feel makes your organization special? How would you pitch those qualities to one of your star employees? You can read this timeless article on retaining top talent here: https://lnkd.in/eetpdta4 #TimelessEssentialsbyDrake

Say hello to our new Drake International website! We’ve rebuilt it from the ground up with one goal: to make your job search and hiring journey easier, faster, and better. Job seekers: Our upgraded job board puts opportunity at your fingertips with: ✅ A clean, modern design that’s simple to navigate ✅ Smarter filters to quickly find remote, hybrid, or in-office roles ✅ A fully mobile-friendly experience so you can apply anytime, anywhere From accounting and finance to construction, we connect you with opportunities across Canada. For businesses: ✅ Our refreshed site highlights how we help organizations solve workforce challenges with practical, people-first solutions, always guided by our core values. Because recruitment is about more than filling roles, it’s about creating lasting impact. Explore the site today, discover open jobs, and see how we’re making recruitment simpler, smarter, and more human: https://ca.drakeintl.com/ #OneDrake #RecruitmentSolutions #FutureOfWork

Exciting news: our Tillsonburg branch is moving! 🚚      Starting October 6th, you can find us in the E&E warehouse building, located at 500 Hwy 3, unit #2, Tillsonburg, ON.       It’s been nearly a year since we first opened, and what a journey it’s been! We’ve learned, grown, connected with the community, and helped countless organizations and individuals find the right fit. And we’re just getting started!      You can continue to expect the same great team and exceptional service you’ve come to know and trust.      Whether you’re seeking recruitment support, exploring new career opportunities, or just want to say hello, come visit us at our new space on October 6th! 

Today’s article emphasizes the value of having clear performance standards. It also has one crucial tip; ask employees “What do you think we should do?” Try it, you’ll be surprised how many benefits it brings: for example, staff will begin to learn they can handle issues themselves without burdening you. Try the “What do you think we can do?” question the first chance you get. You can read this timeless article on improving employee performance here: https://lnkd.in/eetpdta4 #TimelessEssentialsbyDrake

Innovation is in our DNA! 🧬    For over 74 years, we’ve continued to lead the recruitment industry by embracing new technologies. In the 80s, we began utilizing computer technology to enhance our services, offering solutions like psychometric testing to better match candidates with employers.    By the 90s, we had diversified our range of services by developing and acquiring productivity improvement technologies and solutions to meet the changing demands of the modern workplace.     Today, we continue to break new ground with a dedicated team tasked with optimizing our approach and technology to stay ahead of industry trends.     Interested in learning more? Get in touch today: https://ca.drakeintl.com/ 

We’re driven by our history.    On June 1st, 1951, Drake International was founded in Winnipeg as a processing centre for outsourced work. Just a year later, we began supplying temporary workers to clients, marking the start of our journey as a leading recruitment solutions provider.     By 1957, our footprint expanded, with new offices in Toronto, Montreal, and our first international branch in Cleveland, Ohio.    Stay tuned for more as we prepare to launch the next chapter. 

We are always on the lookout for ideas on team building and this article remains fresh. One unusual idea: to have a great team, you need a solid nucleus. You need three core participants who are committed to the success of the team. Find those three and make sure they know how important they are to the team’s success. You can read this timeless article on building teams here: https://lnkd.in/eetpdta4 #TimelessEssentialsbyDrake

Earlier this year, our Global CEO, Karen Meredith was named one of The CEO Magazine's Top 50 Women Over 50 in Canada. And now, we're humbled to share this cover story. This isn't just about the recognition – it's about the business we're all proud to be a part of with her at the lead. Drake International is transforming. Strategically connecting our capabilities to address the unmet needs in the market. Today, the Drake Group operates in 18 countries with a partner network spanning 140 more. Over the past 74 years, we've grown into a global leader, delivering tailored solutions across recruitment, employee assessment and upskilling, operational efficiency, healthcare, and workplace wellbeing. To our clients: thank you for trusting us to help you build stronger, more human-centred organizations. To our candidates: your growth and potential continue to inspire us. To our teams: your belief, passion, and care make this transformation possible. This honour reflects what we are building together. A business rooted in purpose. Powered by people. Evolving to meet the future of work. Enjoy the read! https://lnkd.in/gtjghQcF #DrakeInternational #75YearOldStartup #GlobalStartupwithHeart #PurposeLed #PeopleMatter #WorkforceTransformation #FutureofWork #Recruitment #Upskilling #Wellbeing #Healthcare #BPO #LeadershipwithHeart