COVID-19 Questions

In today’s blog post we are answering question you may have about to COVID-19 and how it relates to Breakaway Staffing, our current employees, and job seekers. Please call our office at (905)564-9671 if you have any additional questions that are not covered below.
Employee Appreciation Day – We Thank You!

In honour of Employee Appreciation Day today we want to dedicate this blog post to all of our amazing Breakaway employees and say THANK YOU for all of your hard work over the past year.
7 Rules for Social Media Job Applications

Due to the increase in job competition and the decreasing unemployment rate in Canada, many companies have broadened their search for employees and an increasingly popular method of recruiting is via social media. Understanding how to apply for work on social media can be tricky. Today’s blog post is dedicated to navigating you through your social […]
Understanding Workplace Harassment

The Ontario Health and Safety Act defines workplace harassment as: Engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct against a worker in a workplace that is known or ought reasonably known to be unwelcome. What exactly does this definition mean? What types of behaviour is considered harassment in the workplace? How can we prevent harassment and […]
Employee Appreciation Day: THANK YOU!

Today is Employee Appreciation Day! In celebration of this day we want to extend a huge THANK YOU to all of our fantastic employees!
Top 10 Customer Service Tips

Customer service is one of the most important parts of many jobs. The retail/customer service industry is a huge industry that employees millions of workers and keeping customers happy is their top priority.
Resolving Workplace Conflict

If you’ve ever had a job chances are you’ve encountered some type of conflict with a co-worker at one time or another. This workplace conflict may come as a result of opposing opinions, compensation, jealousy, credit, or even personal conflict that someone has brought into the workplace.
Workplace Pains and Strains

It is important for all workers to remember the risk of injury involved in your workplace and work toward keeping yourself and your co-workers safe while on the job.