What Truth and Reconciliation Day Asks Us to Remember

Our peoples, our history, and our present being are the essence of Canada. The attempts to erase our identities hurt us deeply, but it also hurt all Canadians and impoverished the character of this nation.”  — Phil Fontaine, Former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations    Each year on September 30, Canadians are […]

Advancing Indigenous Employment Through Meaningful Partnerships

At Aramark Canada, we believe meaningful partnerships create opportunities that extend far beyond business. One example is our relationship with Staff Shop, a certified Canadian Indigenous and women-owned people strategy firm providing staffing and payrolling, executive and professional search, and people strategy consulting across Canada. Staff Shop connects Indigenous and non-Indigenous talent with meaningful employment opportunities […]

From Gaps to Growth: The Business Case for Nontraditional Talent

“Some of the best hires are people who’ve zig-zagged.”  — Nataly Kelly   It’s easy for hiring teams to get buried in resumes while searching for the so-called perfect candidate. However, this type of hiring practice, where you are seeking someone who checks every box, doesn’t always lead you to the person your team truly […]