They may not be directly bringing new jobs into St. Thomas but they are helping those seeking rewarding employment connect with reputable companies.
IS2 Workforce Solutions – a leading Canadian staffing company opens their new St. Thomas office at 1010 Talbot Street on Monday.
IS2 is a full service staffing company, an alternative to job portals and employment agencies. It has worked with Canada Post, Fed Ex, American Eagle and was the the staffing partner for the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.
The Problems IS2 is Solving
• Seasonal or market changes that result in needing to staff up quickly or using temporary
employees to evaluate long-term potential.
• The overlooking of inexperienced or young candidates, retirees looking to get back into
or stay in the workforce, and new Canadians with sought-after skills.
• Unclear expectations that can result in either the candidate quitting or the employer
letting them go.
• Fear of being treated like a number or placed in a minimum wage job that does not fit
their abilities.
• Lack of a humanized approach to assess and place candidates with meaningful work
and to help businesses build a reliable workforce
Regional manager Mike Johnson explains, “IS2’s expansion to the Middlesex, Elgin, and Oxford counties will allow us to support growing businesses and the local economy. We are looking forward to fostering strong partnerships with employers and the workforce. Ultimately, our goal is to boost Southwestern Ontario’s manufacturing and agricultural industries.”
Sean Dyke, CEO, St.Thomas Economic Development Corporation notes, “With the growing and diverse needs for workforce support growing in the region, we are very pleased to welcome IS2 to our community.”
Businesses who have or are anticipating staffing needs are encouraged to visit https://www.is2.ca/contact-us/ and contact the new St. Thomas office.
