Successful businesses continually adapt and change. This transformation provokes reflection, understanding, and ultimately, growth. Recruit Action partners Domenic Calcara and Kristyn Oleskewycz embrace change. They believe that transformation forces a company to reevaluate its vision so that everyone understands the organization’s intentions and the path forward. The eminent United States President John F. Kennedy once said, “Life involves change, and those who look only to the past or the present are sure to miss the future.” In this month’s blog, Kristyn and Domenic explain how their intentions are clearly focused on the future of Recruit Action.

Recruit Action was founded in 2009 by former partner François Paiement, who wanted to find a balance between his professional and personal life so he could become a better father. Two years later, Domenic joined the firm as a partner to enjoy the same stability within his own family. After working for several years at other firms, the partners realized the importance of achieving a certain balance. Domenic says, “A person won’t work well if they don’t feel well, so we make balance and well-being a priority in everything we do.”

For the past thirteen years, Recruit Action has remained focused on creating balance in candidates’ lives. During Kristyn’s six years at Recruit Action, before becoming a partner, she learned how essential personal and professional harmony was in her life. She notes that she’s not alone in valuing this crucial balance. “Now more than ever, candidates are looking for jobs that offer the same work-life balance that François founded Recruit Action on,” says Kristyn. This shift in values ​​has transformed employment culture into a candidate’s market, giving job seekers greater bargaining power. “Today, a candidate looking for a job has more opportunities to consider different positions to ensure they’re a real fit, and it’s essential that recruiters listen and understand what they’re looking for,” says Kristyn. The partners believe that listening is essential to finding the right fit. “When you actively listen to someone, you’ll be able to understand them well, making it easier to place them in a long-term position and create a lasting, mutually beneficial relationship with the company,” says Domenic.

When they embarked on their respective careers, Domenic and Kristyn didn’t seek balanced employment, nor did they intend to go into the recruitment industry. Kristyn says, “When I entered the workforce, finding a job I truly loved or that gave me meaning wasn’t a priority for me. However, today, priorities have changed for employees.” The two partners at Recruit Action quickly appreciated the fact that they could help candidates find the same happiness in work that they themselves had found. Domenic believes that adopting an individual-centered methodology has helped make all the difference. “When you focus on creating a genuine connection with the person first, you discover what motivates them, even before thinking about the right company for them,” explains Domenic. Personally, he has realized that what motivates him is helping his employees and potential candidates take the next step in their lives. He says, “Hearing an employee tell me how excited they are to buy their first home, or a candidate say they finally found a job they love, makes me feel like I’ve played a significant role in helping them realize a dream and build a better life.”

Domenic and Kristyn believe their human-centered approach to recruiting is unique in the industry, and they’re excited to expand Recruit Action’s reach in 2023. One of the big steps in that expansion is launching Recruit Action International and expanding their service offerings to the United States. This is a huge leap forward for Recruit Action. Yet, Kristyn and Domenic know they’re ready for this evolution and that collaborators like Claude Dionne and Tansley will support them throughout the process. “I’m excited to learn how to do business outside of Canada and work with our trusted collaborators to overcome any challenges we may face,” says Domenic. The partners have thought long and hard about their expansion. Domenic says, “I’m doing my best to make prudent decisions with a long-term vision.” I would never want to rush our team into a situation we are not prepared for.” This planned and thoughtful approach has allowed Recruit Action to improve with each change it has faced over the years. Kristyn is aware that this major change is taking place during a time of economic uncertainty. Yet, she says, “we are focusing on what we do best to succeed, and I am confident that our team and our people will make this transition a success.”

Recruit Action manages the company’s decisions as it does its candidates, with a long-term vision in mind. “Our clients offer incredible opportunities for long-term success. While we sometimes offer contract positions, it’s common for them to become permanent,” says Domenic. The long-term strategy the partners employ for Recruit Action and their clients creates a win-win situation. Candidates find companies that share their values, and contractors gain top-tier talent eager to learn and grow within the organization. This helps create the balance Domenic and Kristyn so desired. “I’m incredibly proud to be a partner and COO of a company whose vision and what we do for our clients and candidates I fully share,” says Kristyn. American author Bill Hybels once said, “A vision is a picture of the future, which inspires passion.” But for Kristyn and Domenic, it’s their passion for helping others achieve work-life balance that helps shape their vision for the future of Recruit Action.