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Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Staffing for Canada Week Recognizes the $22 Billion Staffing Profession Français
MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 29, 2025 /CNW/ - From June 1 - 7, the Association of Canadian Search, Employment & Staffing Services (ACSESS) and its 1,500 member offices celebrate Staffing for Canada Week. This week recognizes the $22 billion industry's employees, who annually place two million job seekers, and will play a key role in Canada's transformation to a more interconnected and resilient economy. "ACSESS members are ideally positioned to help advance Canada's economic transformation," explains Randy Upright, National President, ACSESS. "They bring the talent and solutions to diversify and strengthen our domestic, future-focused workforce." Last year ACSESS members, which include established recruiting, executive search, staffing services and professional staffing firms, generated approximately 80 per cent of the staffing industry's overall revenue in Canada. "ACSESS members place candidates of all career levels in temporary to full-time positions, which are a strategic fit for the client's business and the job seeker's needs," explains Mary McIninch, Executive Director, ACSESS. "We also represent professional staffing firms on Canadian public policy issues that impact the consulting industry - including IT, engineering, finance, accounting and legal services." In its recent economic report, Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) recognized Canada as the least complex staffing market in America, citing its attractive features for contingent labour buyers, such as strong governance, excellent technology, infrastructure and a favourable pricing environment. SIA also noted Canada has the least regulations and legislative restrictions in the world. "Our staffing market's strong governance and favourable regulatory environment may in part be due to ACSESS' ongoing work and programs to reinforce best practices, ethical standards and workplace safety," says McIninch. The association also advocates for balanced legislation and keeps members on top of changes to protect the mutual interests of their organization, clients, and candidates. The week-long celebration is endorsed by local dignitaries and Canada's political leaders – from provincial premiers to our new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, for the staffing industry's key role in our economy. In his message, the Right Honourable Mark Carney notes: "Employment and staffing agencies play an important role supporting Canada's economic prosperity by connecting employers with job seekers." First introduced in Edmonton in 1980 as "National Temporaries Week," this annual opportunity to celebrate the contributions of the millions of individuals employed by staffing firms was quickly adopted across Canada and in the US. During this special week, now known as "Staffing for Canada Week," staffing firms honour the growing number of associates and candidates whom they work with daily. Join us in celebrating this special week by giving thanks to all staffing industry employees! About ACSESS As the national voice of the recruiting, employment, and staffing services industry, the Association of Canadian Search, Employment & Staffing Services (ACSESS) leads Canada to work. ACSESS advances best practices and ethical standards for the $22 billion staffing industry through advocacy, government relations, professional development, certification, resources and research. Its members provide key services to businesses and offer a broad range of career coaching, planning and employment opportunities to employees. For more information, visit:
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Staffing for Canada Week Recognizes the $22 Billion Staffing Profession
MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 29, 2025 /CNW/ - From June 1 - 7, the Association of Canadian Search, Employment & Staffing Services (ACSESS) and its 1,500 member offices celebrate Staffing for Canada Week. This week recognizes the $22 billion industry's employees, who annually place two million job seekers, and will play a key role in Canada's transformation to a more interconnected and resilient economy. "ACSESS members are ideally positioned to help advance Canada's economic transformation," explains Randy Upright, National President, ACSESS. "They bring the talent and solutions to diversify and strengthen our domestic, future-focused workforce." Last year ACSESS members, which include established recruiting, executive search, staffing services and professional staffing firms, generated approximately 80 per cent of the staffing industry's overall revenue in Canada. "ACSESS members place candidates of all career levels in temporary to full-time positions, which are a strategic fit for the client's business and the job seeker's needs," explains Mary McIninch, Executive Director, ACSESS. "We also represent professional staffing firms on Canadian public policy issues that impact the consulting industry - including IT, engineering, finance, accounting and legal services." In its recent economic report, Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) recognized Canada as the least complex staffing market in America, citing its attractive features for contingent labour buyers, such as strong governance, excellent technology, infrastructure and a favourable pricing environment. SIA also noted Canada has the least regulations and legislative restrictions in the world. "Our staffing market's strong governance and favourable regulatory environment may in part be due to ACSESS' ongoing work and programs to reinforce best practices, ethical standards and workplace safety," says McIninch. The association also advocates for balanced legislation and keeps members on top of changes to protect the mutual interests of their organization, clients, and candidates. The week-long celebration is endorsed by local dignitaries and Canada's political leaders – from provincial premiers to our new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, for the staffing industry's key role in our economy. In his message, the Right Honourable Mark Carney notes: "Employment and staffing agencies play an important role supporting Canada's economic prosperity by connecting employers with job seekers." First introduced in Edmonton in 1980 as "National Temporaries Week," this annual opportunity to celebrate the contributions of the millions of individuals employed by staffing firms was quickly adopted across Canada and in the US. During this special week, now known as "Staffing for Canada Week," staffing firms honour the growing number of associates and candidates whom they work with daily. Join us in celebrating this special week by giving thanks to all staffing industry employees! About ACSESSAs the national voice of the recruiting, employment, and staffing services industry, the Association of Canadian Search, Employment & Staffing Services (ACSESS) leads Canada to work. ACSESS advances best practices and ethical standards for the $22 billion staffing industry through advocacy, government relations, professional development, certification, resources and research. Its members provide key services to businesses and offer a broad range of career coaching, planning and employment opportunities to employees. For more information, visit: SOURCE ACSESS - Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services View original content to download multimedia:
India Gazette
3 days ago
- India Gazette
J-K: Bomb disposal squad defuses three RPG shells found in Jammu's Narwal
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 28 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Police's bomb disposal squad on Wednesday successfully defused three RPG shells found in Narwal area of Jammu district in Jammu and Kashmir, preventing a potential mishap in the region. No injuries or damages were reported in the incident. The incident comes at a time when security forces have been maintaining a high vigil across Jammu and Kashmir in the aftermath of the recent Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Further details awaited. Earlier on May 23, in a significant operation targeting the terror ecosystem in Jammu province, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir Police carried out coordinated raids at 18 locations across four districts, resulting in the recovery of substantial incriminating material, an official statement from the Jammu and Kashmir police said. The meticulously planned raids were executed simultaneously by specialised SIA teams, supported by local police and magistrates, as part of the agency's ongoing campaign to dismantle sleeper cells and disrupt terror networks in the region. Of the 18 locations raided, twelve were in Surankote subdivision and three in Haveli tehsil of Poonch district. Additional operations were carried out at one location each in Rajouri town (Rajouri district), Ramnagar (Udhampur district), and Ramban. A considerable quantity of incriminating material has been seized, which has been secured in accordance with established legal protocols. The material is currently under detailed scrutiny, and further investigation is underway. Several suspects have been summoned to join the investigation at SIA Jammu. These actions follow the development of actionable intelligence and inputs gathered during the SIA's sustained efforts to uncover and neutralise terror-support structures operating covertly within Jammu province. (ANI)
Metro
4 days ago
- Metro
London nightclub bouncer accused of rape 'used fake ID' to get job
A security guard at a popular London nightclub accused of raping a 19-year-old woman used a fake ID to get his job, a court has heard. Morenikeji Adewole, 47, of Dartford, Kent, also gave a fake name to police when he was arrested following the alleged rape at Heaven nightclub in Soho, Southwark Crown Court heard. Adewole is facing accusations of raping the teenager in his car near the club in the early hours of November 1, 2024, which he denies. Jurors were previously told that the woman was visibly drunk and stumbling, and that a person can be too intoxicated to give proper consent. Today, the jury heard Adewole was in the UK on a five-year tourist visa that did not allow him to work in the country. It also meant he could not stay for more than six months at a time, and he returned to Nigeria when those stints were up. Adewole previously pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of an identification document with improper intention. He was charged with having a false Immigration Residence Permit Identity Card under the name of Olusola Julius Alabi and a false SIA (Security Industry Authority) card with the name O Alabi. The defendant had been employed at Heaven under the name Olusola Julius Alabi, but officers discovered his real name through fingerprint evidence after his arrest. Adewole said he 'used a false ID to obtain work, to get a job' and that it was 'to make a living… to save for my partner – I'm the one who paid for the rent'. Asked why he gave officers a false name, he said: 'I was panicking, that's the name people call me at my work.' At the time of the alleged rape he was living in an apartment with his partner and at work supervised three other Heaven security guards. He said he had met the accuser, who cannot be identified, months before the incident when she said hello to him at the club. On the the night of the alleged rape she said, 'Hello uncle how are you', called him handsome and allegedly kissed him. Adewole, who wore a blue suit and tie, added that 'almost every night' at work, he has 'interactions' that can include people trying to kiss him. He said he told her to stop, and she later asked him for water. 'I told her I can't go inside the club to get her water, but I have water in my car,' he added. The defendant said he then took a work break and walked with the woman and her friend to his nearby Lexus and gave the friend water, which the complainant also drank. He said the woman needed the toilet and he went with her to a nearby tunnel, leaving the friend. The teenager asked him to join her because 'the phone snatcher and the bag snatcher' operated nearby. Footage appeared to show her stumbling in the tunnel that was behind a shutter. Prosecutor Marion Smullen said the complainant could be seen falling and asked Adewole why he did not radio for assistance. He said he didn't contact welfare or a medic for 'this kind of falling'. Adewole claimed that the teenager said she 'wanted sex from him' but that he told her this could not happen in the tunnel, so he drove her in his car to nearby Adelphi Terrace. It is alleged that he then raped her in the back seat of the parked vehicle. More Trending Adewole claimed there was sexual activity, but he did not have penetrative intercourse with the woman. He added that the woman had earlier told him she was 25 years old, but in the car, she said she was 19, and he stopped because he 'can't date someone below 25'. He said he has a science degree and had previously been employed as a hydraulic and civil engineer, meaning he worked on construction and roadworks. The trial continues. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Urgent warning after two die in London taking 'blue pills' MORE: Man jailed for killing girl, 3, after taking '20 lines' of cocaine MORE: Nurse struck off for filming 50 men and child in Asda toilet
North Wales Chronicle
4 days ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Heaven security guard accused of rape ‘was not permitted to work in UK'
Morenikeji Adewole, 47, of Dartford, Kent, also gave a fake name to police when he was arrested following the alleged rape, Southwark Crown Court heard on Tuesday. The defendant is on trial accused of raping the teenager in his car near the central London club in the early hours of November 1 2024, which he denies. Jurors were previously told that the woman was visibly drunk and stumbling and that a person can be too intoxicated to give proper consent. Adewole was in the UK on a five year tourist visa that did not allow him to work in the country, the jury heard for the first time on Tuesday. It also meant he could not stay for more than six months at a time and he returned to Nigeria when those stints were up, jurors were told. The defendant previously pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of an identification document with improper intention. He was charged for having a false Immigration Residence Permit Identity Card under the name of Olusola Julius Alabi and a false SIA (Security Industry Authority) card with the name O Alabi. The defendant had been employed at Heaven under the name Olusola Julius Alabi. Officers discovered his real name through finger print evidence after his arrest, jurors were told. Giving evidence, the defendant said he 'used a false ID to obtain work, to get a job' and that it was 'to make a living… to save for my partner – I'm the one who paid for the rent'. He said he had come to the UK on vacation and later to find employment. Asked why he gave officers a false name, he said: 'I was panicking, that's the name people call me at my work.' At the time of the alleged rape he was living in an apartment with his partner and at work supervised three other Heaven security guards, the court heard. He said he had met the complainant, who cannot be identified, months before the incident when she said hello to him by the club. On the the night of the alleged rape she said 'hello uncle how are you', 'you look handsome' and later kissed him, he claimed. Adewole, who wore a blue suit and tie, added that 'almost every night' at work he has 'interactions' that can include people trying to kiss him. He said he told her to stop and she later asked him for water. 'I told her I can't go inside the club to get her water, but I have water in my car,' he added. The defendant said he then took a work break and walked with the woman and her friend to his nearby Lexus and gave the friend water, which the complainant also drank. He said the complainant needed the toilet and he went with her to a nearby tunnel, leaving the friend. The teenager asked him to join her because 'the phone snatcher and the bag snatcher' operate in the 'dodgy area', he said. CCTV showed the defendant and the complainant in the tunnel and Adewole claimed they kissed there. Footage appeared to show her stumbling in the tunnel that was behind a shutter. Prosecutor Marion Smullen said the complainant could be seen falling and asked Adewole why he did not radio for assistance. He said the teenager had not fallen but she 'goes down' and that he would not contact welfare or a medic 'for this kind of falling'. Adewole claimed that the teenager said she 'wanted sex from him' but that he told her this could not happen in the tunnel. The defendant then collected his car and drove the teenager to nearby Adelphi Terrace. He told the court he was wearing a hi-vis jacket with a body-worn camera, a walkie-talkie and an earpiece when they arrived. It is alleged that he then raped her in the back seat of the parked vehicle. Adewole claimed there was sexual activity but he did not have penetrative intercourse with the woman. He removed his earpiece and camera but still had the radio on at that point, he said. He added that the woman had earlier told him she was 25-years-old but in the car she said she was 19 and he 'stopped immediately'. Asked why, the defendant said: 'I can't date someone below 25.' He said he has a science degree and had previously been employed as a hydraulic and civil engineer, meaning he worked on construction and roadworks. The trial continues.
