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Is there really a Labour Squeeze in Alberta?

Guest post by: Gregory Kopchuk

Article Overview: How to recruit the very best people for your staff

Is there really a Labour Squeeze in Alberta?

Recently quoted in the Globe and Mail, Brian Vaasjo president of Capital Power Inc. in Alberta noted that "We are about to start running into, believe it or not, another labour shortage...It is going to be significant again," he says, adding that the labour squeeze could happen within a matter of months. "I don't know how to deal with that."

Well I know how to deal with it- Why bring in people from other countries with the skills you are looking for? Canadian Employers need to take the time to train people in their industry. That will help strengthen all of our businesses. Almost a third of all Canadian small businesses would gladly take people on- if they could find them. Employers have to take a more active role in the recruitment process.

It's all too easy to blame bad business on not having enough staff, but when you come right down to it, the employer has to actually stand up and take some responsibility. Are they out there offering training to potential employees? What person wouldn't want to join a company that is going to train them in a new skill? You are bound to get the right people if you hire by attitude first, skill set second.

Here are some tips for business owners and employers when looking for staff:

So how do Employers find the best employees? I have some suggestions that will help employers find the right employee:

1. Look for attitude first. If you find talented/hardworking people hire them right away. And they are out there if employers put effort into recruiting them
2. Offer to give them the skills they need- that way you'll get the employee you want and skills that will benefit your business
3. Don't hire skills over attitude. One person with hustle is worth ten people who don't care
4. Check references- so many small businesses just hire based on an in person interview. You MUST check their references; it will save you time and money in the long run.

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