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Shanice Gonsalves Shanice Gonsalves

U.S. H-1B Visa Shake-Up: Canada’s Moment to Build

On September 19, 2025 the US government just slapped a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications. Renewals are safe for now, but for fresh applicants, the price of entry into America’s tech scene just skyrocketed. That creates uncertainty for tech talent and employers in the US and a big opportunity for Canada.

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Shanice Gonsalves Shanice Gonsalves

From Factory Floor to Digital Platform: How Innovation and AI Are Reshaping Apparel & Retail

Consider a traditional industrial equipment company that has long relied on distributors. When it decides to launch a digital platform selling directly to businesses, it may look like an additional channel. In truth, it represents a full organizational transformation. Going digital forces leaders to redesign structures, rethink team collaboration, and acquire entirely new skills.

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Shanice Gonsalves Shanice Gonsalves

The New Growth Engine: 5 Roles Reshaping Startup Leadership

In high-growth companies, leadership can’t just manage growth. It needs to create it.

We’re seeing more founders shift how they think about their exec team. It’s no longer just about the traditional C-Suite lineup. It’s about hiring leaders who can actively drive innovation and growth across the business, not just sit at the table.

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Shanice Gonsalves Shanice Gonsalves

Leadership, Loyalty & A Boston Night to Remember

Last Month, I had the privilege of attending a special celebration in Boston that left me deeply moved and reminded me why the work we do as Executive Recruiters and why hiring and investing in the right team is so important.

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Ari Agency Ari Agency

The Future of Hiring: A 2025 Toolkit

Attract & retain A-Player talent! Download our free toolkit packed with actionable hiring strategies, modern interview approaches and candidate evaluation methods.

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Ari Agency Ari Agency

How To Hire Creative Talent (Without regrets)

When it comes to the vibrant world of creative recruitment, it's like wading through a sea of stunning portfolios, each with its own story. The challenge? Finding that gem that fits perfectly into the intricate puzzle of your company's culture and vision. We sat down with Ari Agency’s founder, Ari Aronson, to gain insight into his unique approach to filtering through and hiring creative talent.

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Ari Agency Ari Agency

Leadership In The Digital Age: More Human Than You Think

To succeed in today's fast-paced world, executives must not only lead but lead digitally. And contrary to prior definitions, leadership in the digital era entails more than technological expertise. It requires a new human approach.

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Ari Aronson Ari Aronson

Navigating the Digital Transformation Maze in Retail

In today's competitive retail landscape, digital transformation isn't just a buzzword; it's the lifeline that keeps businesses thriving. Today we’re delving into the data-backed trends shaping retail and providing actionable insights for your talent and transformation.

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Interview Preparation Toolkit

Time to Up Your Interview Game. Check out our latest Toolkit! The Interview Preparation Toolkit was designed to support ones job search by offering insights, sample questions, step-by-step guidance, and scripts to reduce the stress that often comes with interview preparation. 

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