by ConnectingForResults | Jul 6, 2022 | Gary Forget, Leadership, People Development, Views
“Good values are like a magnet – they attract good people.” – John Wooden As a result of the recent pandemic, many employees are reassessing all aspects of “work”. They are favouring flexibility and work / life balance, and the added influence of Millennials...
by ConnectingForResults | Jul 5, 2022 | News
Business optimization strategist, Ken Freek, joins the organization Toronto, ON, July 5, 2022 – To meet the demands of its growing customer base, Connecting for Results (CFR) has engaged industry expert Ken Freek to join its team. A leader in business...
by ConnectingForResults | Jun 29, 2022 | Heather Black, Leadership, People Development, Recruitment, Trends, Views
Companies that embrace the changes in our work culture will win the talent war It goes without saying that the printing industry has experienced major changes in the last few years. From supply chain issues to labour scarcity, we are also seeing a culture shift...
by ConnectingForResults | Jun 22, 2022 | Bob Dale, Gord Griffiths, Paper Supply, Views
Turn this challenge into an occasion for change Much has been written about the paper supply chain issues and shortages, but are there aspects of the situation that can actually be turned into an advantage? Let’s explore the situation, and identify some...
by ConnectingForResults | Jun 20, 2022 | Heather Black, In the Community, News
This is Pavlo and his family. They recently fled Ukraine and are starting a new life in Canada. Pavlo needs your help finding work in print. Like many in this industry, he started his career in a family print business. Pavlo learned the ropes, gained experience in all...
by ConnectingForResults | Jun 9, 2022 | Heather Black, People Development, Recruitment, Views
It goes without saying that the printing industry has experienced major changes in the last few years. From supply chain issues to labour scarcity, we are also seeing a culture shift driven by the values and needs of employees. If you’re trying to navigate the...
by ConnectingForResults | May 31, 2022 | Gary Forget, Leadership, People Development, Views
To reference the famous mantra from Ghostbusters, “We’ve got the tools. We’ve got the talent!” Now if only that was all we needed for a high-performance organization! Arguably, there are more ingredients in the recipe than the ones at the top of this list, however...
by ConnectingForResults | May 6, 2022 | Gord Griffiths, Strategy, Trends, Views
A letter from Connecting for Results, CEO Gordon Griffiths Dear Printer, As countries adapt to COVID, we are seeing hospitality, travel, and other activities returning to pre-COVID levels. We are also feeling good about print growth again. For those that...
by ConnectingForResults | Apr 29, 2022 | Gary Forget, Leadership, People Development, Recruitment, Views
With many employees continuing to leave their jobs in The Great Resignation, employee retention is a hot topic. Dissatisfied with current working conditions motivates many to look elsewhere, seeking careers in companies that meet both their personal and professional...
by ConnectingForResults | Apr 22, 2022 | Marketing, Uncategorized, Views
We hear all the time that printers aren’t the best at marketing themselves, yet they excel at helping their clients. While printers need to be creative and think differently to reach new customers in the current climate, this can be a challenge. The things that worked...
