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Randstad is more than just a staffing agency — we’re a key player in the labour market. One of the ways we help shape the world of work is through our capacity and commitment to share what we know about the current job market with our clients and the community at large. You can access some of our tools and publications below by downloading them at no cost.

A handy guide for key payroll information and employment standards with contact information for various government resources
Keep Randstad's 2012 Payroll Summary Card within easy reach. It contains information on the Canada and Quebec pension plans, employment insurance, vacation entitlement and public holidays, as well as the phone numbers and Websites of various government resources.

Download Payroll Summary Card (Alberta)

Download Payroll Summary Card (British Columbia)

Download Payroll Summary Card (Ontario)

Download Payroll Summary Card (Quebec)

Randstad Technologies/IBM IT Staffing Trends
This study is based on a research platform that gives unique insight into IT staffing trends and projections for the upcoming year. The participating respondents were C-level and top management business decision makers, from organizations of all sizes across the country.

Download a copy of the Randstad Technologies IBM Canadian IT Staffing Trends.

Randstad Engineering – Labour Market Conditions Report
Randstad Engineering’s collaborative study with Engineers Canada about the current and near future of the engineering labour market is a must-read for any employer that is concerned about the job/labour market.

Download your copy of the Engineering Labour Market Conditions 2009-2018.

Build your employer brand: A strategic approach to recruitment and retention
Attracting the right candidates in a competitive recruitment marketplace is challenging.

Download our informative online brochure and gain a better understanding of how to foster an employer brand that leads to improved business results.

Workforce diversity: the fresh face of employment in Canada
The first step in weaving diversity principles and practices into your workforce.

Download Workforce diversity: the fresh face of employment in Canada

Coaching your team to optimum results
A useful resource that will give you the tools to build and nurture cohesive, productive teams. In it, you'll find valuable information on key elements that influence a team’s performance and the roles and responsibilities of a good team leader.

Download Coaching your Team to Optimum Results

Randstad's extensive handbook on all the latest recruitment tools, trends and tricks of the trade
From initial posting to social networks, Randstad's internet recruiting guide is filled with valuable information on all the different aspects of online recruitment, so you and your team can recruit smarter, faster, and better.

Download Randstad’s Internet Recruiting Guide

A practical guide on the importance of an engaged workforce and how to achieve it
Full of helpful tips and suggestions, our brochure “Engaging employees for a strong recovery” explains how critical an engaged workforce is to the success of your business in any economy.

Download Randstad’s Employee Engagement Booklet

An in-depth study on the challenges and rewards of managing a multi-generational workforce.
This issue celebrates the fourth year of our annual Randstad Outlook and continues to explore the complex relationship between Canadian employers and employees. In this issue, we take an in-depth look at managing several generations successfully within the same workplace.

Download Randstad Outlook 2008

Previous issues

Study of the impact that retiring baby-boomers will have on tomorrow’s workforce.

Download Randstad Outlook 2007

Study on the importance of employee retention as a way to reduce turnover rate within an organization.

Download Randstad Outlook 2006

An extensive guide on how to successfully develop a recruitment and screening strategy
Randstad’s “Ready. Set. Recruit.” Guide is divided into the following sections: perfecting Internet job postings, describing an interview process, and conducting reference verifications, all with tabbed pages for easy reference. You’ll also find a section where we’ve included blank notepaper for you to use during the interview and reference verification process.

To get your own complimentary copy, contact your local Randstad specialized consultant or click here to find the branch closest to you.

Practical guide on proven interview techniques
This exclusive interview guide is filled with information, including details about our distinct "job fit, boss fit, company fit" philosophy, and valuable tips and advice to help you simplify your interview process and find that perfect candidate.

Download Randstad’s Interview Essentials Guide

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