Just like the global logistics industry, ABL never stops. Even through the pandemic they kept on moving as a business, shifting their strategy to service essential businesses with candidates. Once CERB launched, not many people would go into work. ABL created a roster of employees that we could call whenever we needed someone. An absolutely reliable and future-ready company.
We’re a Pet Supply company that packages and ships kitty litter and wood shavings for small animal cages in a small town rural community. In addition to common allergies and the prevalence of dust in the environment, this resulted in a limited local candidate-pool. We partner with ABL because they work closely with us to provide before-dispatch orientations that include photos and videos, and detailed descriptions of the kinds of substances and materials that are found onsite, to help limit the number of people who turnover after the first day due to these common issues. ABL also coaches and counsels candidates on the importance of wearing PPE properly to help avoid common first week issues that were previously typical. Their initiatives help lower first week turnover, and the associated costs of constantly training replacements.
As a food and beverage manufacturer requiring GMP orientation for each employee beginning work at our production facility, we depended on ABL to administer, manage, and track that this documentation and training was in place for all our seasonal workers. Because ABL was able to do this from their own location, rather than have it done by my team onsite at the job, they saved us a ton of time and expense. It also helped keep our lunchroom free for our employees to use, because it wasn’t being booked every day for new employee orientations.
Excellent services!!! My first employer in Canada and I am pretty much satisfied and happy with their cooperation and consideration for every request of mine. I recommended this employment agency to everyone if you want quality work and flexibility in work schedule. Specially for students, they are really helping people.
As a client company of ABL Employment I am beyond impressed with how they service us. I have chosen to stay anonymous as we do have a backup agency as well but because of service ABL provides we never have to call them to help. ABL is always very polite no matter who I’ve talked with. They find us the best people for our jobs and always finding them on time. They offer other great services that I have never had with other agencies. Jennifer and Tom are such a delight to work with and have both been with ABL since we started working with them and can offer brilliant ideas to help when we feel needed. Very happy they are our staffing solution.
What would you say to to a Decision Maker to convince them to consider partnering with ABL, even if they’ve worked with other agencies before?
You’ll find ABL to be very resourceful, reliable, dependable, and they have the utmost work ethic.
ABL is trustworthy. ABL does not just send numbers — ABL is particular about preparing candidates, so they are prepared for success: They find gems for us. ABL candidates have been so successful that many have moved up in the company. We’ve experienced so much growth because of the caliber of candidates. ABL is an asset to our company because they match you with individuals who want to grow and do their best. ABL recruiters know exactly what I look for that in the caliber of people they are bringing in.
The communication is so transparent and real. They are not false relationships. ABL wants to fully understand how our company works, how we train and develop candidates that are brought in. If something hasn’t been working they pick up the phone and share feedback too. They also openly take feedback as to how to make things better. They are an advocate to make sure everyone is looked after, candidate, client etc. They remove the challenges and display true ownership of results.
I had a really great experience with ABL. I have dealt with many employment agencies and I found ABL to be the best of all. They not only found a job for me right away but also followed up to check if I was comfortable doing that job. I found that ABL appreciates and values your work. They always keep you updated on the new job openings. I really appreciate the help of Tyra (she is great!!)
Just had an online meeting with Petra. It was an interview but also a get-ta-know you. Petra was very easy to talk with and allowed me time to explain what my career expectations and goals are. I was totally impressed with her professionalism and attention. Since my availability is not immediate, she scheduled me in on the date that i had requested. So far I find that it is a professionally run company and highly recommend them.
I have been working with ABL on and off since 2017, they are an amazing group of people who really work hard in getting you work, and care and value the relations they have with their employees. They allow flexible work hours and accommodate you, to their best ability and your schedule. I have worked with a few temp agencies in the past and by far this is the best! Would highly recommend them!
The ladies at ABL Employment are welcoming, responsive and keen to place their candidates in the right roles. They communicate with us on an ongoing basis to ensure that we’re happy in our placements as well as the organizations they work with. Also, the ladies are quick to assist their candidates in particular problem areas that need to be solved right away as they’ve done with me in the past. They always make sure we’re happy and are the right fit in our roles. Overall, highly recommended!
I was given a bonus just for referring a friend of mine to work for ABL employment. ABL employment has helped me so much and the hours were amazing. They were very responsive and flexible with my availability. I suggest referring a friend also. Once the work a certain amount of hours you get a bonus!
Why do you continue to work with ABL when there are other suppliers out there?
ABL actually adapts to our business needs and are open to a re-negotiation of what is fair in the current market according to the skills and experience needed to get the job done.
When they send candidates, they are here to make a career. The candidates present themselves as though they really want to be here and don’t have the attitude of this “just being a temporary position”.
ABL helped us maximize the international worker /New Canadian stream: This allowed us to tap into a pool of determined, talented professionals from other countries with highly transferable skills for our market, and they have worked out very well for us.
During the uncertain times of the covid-19 pandemic I have been so grateful to find ABL so that I could continue working. They placed me quickly and easily with a company that I have truly enjoyed working with for the last 4 months. Everyone at ABL has been friendly and easy to talk to, and the placement company has been flexible and understanding as I begin to go back to my previous employment. Overall, great experience.
During the pandemic, why should a company consider ABL over another agency?
ABL has kept in contact with us the entire time. Even while we were making tough decisions, including a transition to working from home, they have been very supportive. They helped with everything and made it seamless.
If there is ever an opportunity to partner with ABL, I would FULLY recommend them. They kept us informed for how to overcome certain things, especially pandemic related topics, where other agencies have abandoned us. Some of the resources they shared with us included:
Very organized, they are well prepared, they always communicate They always have work. They pay accurately on time. Most important, they care, and treat you good.
We are a meat-packing plant, and we came to understand that our existing staffing supplier was sending us undocumented workers, and was paying them cash “under the table”, putting US at risk of being solely liable for any Ministry Of Labour fines and penalties, not to mention Workplace Compensation claims. We called in ABL to help us immediately refill 40 positions with their staff, who are properly vetted, screened, and have all necessary documentation. All of this was done within 4 days, and allowed us to move forward confidently to focus on our own customers needs.
What has ABL done for you that no other supplier has done?
ABL has been able to provide associates that stay long term with the ability to grow with the company.
They have consistently delivered great standard of candidates to choose from: ABL genuinely cares about finding the right person for our business needs. They keep in contact with us and their candidates: they’re very invested in making sure their candidates are doing ok long-term. ABL staff come to our facility in advance of offering the position to their candidates: they tour the facility and learn exactly how to promote it so the candidate so they knows what the role is all about. As a result, their candidates arrive very prepared and there are no surprises.
We don’t feel we are a number to ABL — we are an extension of a family working together.
Great Agency! I had the interview with Luis and even though they didn’t have a job to offer me right away, they called me a week after to offer me a great opportunity that I happily accepted. I am looking forward to working with ABL and future opportunities that they will have to offer!