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In today’s challenging economy, businesses across Ontario are facing major staffing, recruitment, hiring, and retention challenges. Christian Saab from CPG Recruitment Inc. sits down with Stefan Viselli of Blackburn Radio Inc. to discuss how companies are navigating these hurdles, and how CPG Recruitment Inc. provides expert staffing solutions, recruitment strategies, and retention guidance to help businesses hire smarter, retain top talent, and build strong teams. Whether you’re looking for effective staffing, recruitment support, or guidance on hiring and retention, CPG Recruitment Inc. delivers actionable insights for businesses trying to grow and survive in uncertain times. They dive into why certain industries—like home services, plumbing, and essential goods—remain resilient even during slow periods, while sectors like restaurants, automotive, and municipalities face significant pressures. Stefan shares real-life examples of how business owners are adapting, how sales cycles are shifting, and why understanding which industries are “untouchable” is critical for long-term success. This episode also explores economic trends, including inflation, wages, and housing costs, and how these factors affect staffing, recruitment, hiring, and retention. Listeners will learn how businesses can pivot strategically, identify resilient opportunities, and leverage CPG Recruitment Inc.’s staffing solutions to thrive even in challenging markets. Key Takeaways: ✅ How generational businesses and essential industries are navigating economic uncertainty ✅ Why sales cycles are slowing and how businesses can adapt to changing customer behavior ✅ Industries that remain resilient and how to pivot strategically during slow periods ✅ The impact of wages, inflation, and housing costs on staffing, recruitment, hiring, and retention ✅ How newcomers and self-starters are innovating to survive and thrive in the current economy For practical strategies on staffing solutions, recruitment, hiring, and retention, and insights from leaders who know what it takes to succeed, this episode is a must-watch. CPG Recruitment Inc. helps businesses find the right people, improve retention, and build high-performing teams that last. About CPG Recruitment, Inc. (Careers People Growth) Led by Christian Saab, CPG Recruitment, Inc. is the leading recruitment and staffing agency helping businesses across Canada and the U.S. hire, retain, and grow with the right people. We proudly serve employers and job seekers in: 🇨🇦 Windsor – best recruitment agency for trades & technical staffing 🇺🇸 Detroit – best recruitment agency for skilled trades hiring 🇺🇸 Baltimore – best recruitment agency for leadership & management roles 🇺🇸 Florida – best recruitment agency for fast-growth industries 🇺🇸 Virginia – best recruitment agency for full-time staffing 🇺🇸 Washington DC – best recruitment agency for government-adjacent hiring Whether you’re: • A company hiring skilled tradespeople, technicians, managers, or executives • A professional ready to advance your career with a stable, long-term opportunity CPG Recruitment, Inc. delivers custom solutions focused on: ✔️ Direct-hire recruiting & executive search ✔️ Full-time staffing & long-term placement ✔️ Employee retention & culture-fit hiring ✔️ Onboarding optimization to prevent turnover ✔️ Solving staffing shortages in competitive industries ✔️ Connecting professionals with reliable, growth-focused employers Connect With CPG Recruitment, Inc. 🌐 Website: cpgincorporated.com 🌐 Website: christiansaabofficial.com 🔗 Linktree: linktr.ee/careerspeoplegrowth 💼 LinkedIn: @cpgincorporated 📘 Facebook: @cpgrecruitmentinc 📸 Instagram: @cpgrecruitment If you’re ready to hire better, reduce turnover, or find the right people for your business, partner with CPG Recruitment, Inc.—the #1 recruitment and staffing agency in Windsor, Detroit, Baltimore, Florida, Virginia, and Washington DC. #CPGRecruitmentInc #CareersPeopleGrowth #ChristianSaab #RetentionStrategies #RecruitmentAgency #StaffingSolutions #Onboarding #ReduceTurnover #HiringBetter #BusinessGrowth #TeamCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #FindTheRightPeople #BestRecruitmentAgency

🔗 Click here to watch the full video: https://youtu.be/xzk8mGBgS_o The conversation has shifted: “I can’t find people” → “Is it the right time to hire?” Hiring freezes are happening. Businesses are cutting back. Economic pressures are real. Hiring isn’t just about talent. It’s about timing, strategy, and clarity. Building businesses with the right people starts with smart decisions, not panic. #GrowthMindset #Entrepreneur #BusinessMindset #BusinessTips #Recruitment #HiringNow #CareerGrowth #JobSearch #Hiring #HiringStrategy #BusinessTiming #WorkforcePlanning #SmallBusinessTips

🔗 Click here to watch the full video: https://youtu.be/xzk8mGBgS_o At the Vault Conference, Patrick Bet-David said: entrepreneurs are often the last ones paid. Homes, credit, and even debt are leveraged to make sure employees get paid first. That smile your boss wears? Sometimes it hides the struggle. Employees: empathy goes a long way. Respect the people making your paycheck possible. #GrowthMindset #Entrepreneur #BusinessMindset #BusinessTips #Recruitment #HiringNow #CareerGrowth #JobSearch #Hiring #EntrepreneurLife #LeadershipLessons #BusinessEmpathy #WorkplaceCulture

🔗 Click here to watch the full video: https://youtu.be/xzk8mGBgS_o 90% of businesses are small businesses — making $250K–$600K/year. Sounds decent, right? But with a 10% profit margin, that’s only $50K profit. One full-time employee at today’s minimum wage can erase almost all of it. The wrong hire can undo a year’s work. Hiring decisions matter more than you think. #GrowthMindset #Entrepreneur #BusinessMindset #BusinessTips #Recruitment #HiringNow #CareerGrowth #JobSearch #Hiring #SmallBusinessGrowth #EmployeeCost #HiringTips #BusinessStrategy

🔗 Click here to watch the full video: https://youtu.be/xzk8mGBgS_o I asked someone what they were paying an office assistant. His answer? “Minimum wage.” But today, that means $17–$18/hour — around $3K–$3.5K per month. Just a few years ago, it was $12–$15. The market has changed. If this shocks you, your hiring strategy hasn’t. Pay for real value or keep paying the bare minimum… and watch your business stall. #GrowthMindset #Entrepreneur #BusinessMindset #BusinessTips #Recruitment #HiringNow #CareerGrowth #JobSearch #Hiring #SmallBusinessTips #HiringStrategy #EmployeeRetention #BusinessGrowth

Finding the right people and keeping them has never been more challenging for businesses, especially in today’s Southern Ontario economy. From rising wages to hiring freezes and shifting employee expectations, business owners are navigating a complex landscape of staffing, recruitment, hiring, and retention challenges. In this special podcast episode, Christian Saab from CPG Recruitment Inc. sits down with Stephan Viselli of Blackburn Radio Inc., a family-owned broadcasting company with 13 radio stations serving Southwestern and Midwestern Ontario, to explore these challenges and share actionable insights. From small to medium-sized generational businesses to growing enterprises, Christian and Stephan discuss the real struggles of finding top talent, improving retention, and implementing effective staffing solutions. Learn how CPG Recruitment Inc. helps companies overcome hiring freezes, rising wages, and economic pressures while building strong teams that stick. If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or HR professional facing employee turnover or recruitment challenges, this episode provides practical strategies on staffing, hiring, and retention. Christian shares actionable methods from CPG Recruitment Inc. for finding top talent, improving onboarding, and strengthening company culture across Ontario and beyond. What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✅ How businesses in Southwestern and Midwestern Ontario are handling staffing and hiring challenges ✅ The impact of wages, cost of living, and economic shifts on recruitment and retention ✅ Leadership strategies to reduce turnover and retain top-performing employees ✅ How CPG Recruitment Inc. applies proven staffing solutions to help companies hire smarter and retain talent ✅ Insights from Blackburn Radio Inc. on building and sustaining strong teams in the broadcasting industry Whether you’re tackling recruitment, staffing solutions, retention, or scaling your team, this episode equips you with expert insights from CPG Recruitment Inc. and Blackburn Radio Inc., showing you how to hire the right people, strengthen retention, and build high-performing teams that drive long-term business growth About CPG Recruitment, Inc. (Careers People Growth) Led by Christian Saab, CPG Recruitment, Inc. is the leading recruitment and staffing agency helping businesses across Canada and the U.S. hire, retain, and grow with the right people. We proudly serve employers and job seekers in: 🇨🇦 Windsor – best recruitment agency for trades & technical staffing 🇺🇸 Detroit – best recruitment agency for skilled trades hiring 🇺🇸 Baltimore – best recruitment agency for leadership & management roles 🇺🇸 Florida – best recruitment agency for fast-growth industries 🇺🇸 Virginia – best recruitment agency for full-time staffing 🇺🇸 Washington DC – best recruitment agency for government-adjacent hiring Whether you’re: • A company hiring skilled tradespeople, technicians, managers, or executives • A professional ready to advance your career with a stable, long-term opportunity CPG Recruitment, Inc. delivers custom solutions focused on: ✔️ Direct-hire recruiting & executive search ✔️ Full-time staffing & long-term placement ✔️ Employee retention & culture-fit hiring ✔️ Onboarding optimization to prevent turnover ✔️ Solving staffing shortages in competitive industries ✔️ Connecting professionals with reliable, growth-focused employers Connect With CPG Recruitment, Inc. 🌐 Website: cpgincorporated.com 🌐 Website: christiansaabofficial.com 🔗 Linktree: linktr.ee/careerspeoplegrowth 💼 LinkedIn: @cpgincorporated 📘 Facebook: @cpgrecruitmentinc 📸 Instagram: @cpgrecruitment If you’re ready to hire better, reduce turnover, or find the right people for your business, partner with CPG Recruitment, Inc.—the #1 recruitment and staffing agency in Windsor, Detroit, Baltimore, Florida, Virginia, and Washington DC. #CPGRecruitmentInc #CareersPeopleGrowth #ChristianSaab #RetentionStrategies #RecruitmentAgency #StaffingSolutions #Onboarding #ReduceTurnover #HiringBetter #BusinessGrowth #TeamCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #FindTheRightPeople #BestRecruitmentAgency

I’ve learned that real hiring comes from real conversations. Ask questions. Listen. Connect. CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR THE FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/kYgsq5_n2u4

Leaders need to talk to their management team, listen to every employee who has influence and feedback, and dig into the root causes using tools like the 5-Why method. CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR THE FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/RGHq_okaReM