History

People Store Staffing Solutions marks the inception of a truly Canadian success story in the staffing industry. The journey began in 1995 when the founder entered the staffing world right after college at the age of 20.

After several years with large multinational firms, contributing significantly to their growth in the Canadian market, the founder amassed 9 years of industry experience and a commendable track record. Ready for a new challenge and driven by rapid changes and declining values in the industry, the decision was made to reintroduce quality standards. This initiative later evolved into the People Store Quality Assurance Program (PQAP).

Encouraged by a close friend and seasoned entrepreneur, the founder embarked on a solo venture in 2003. Armed with a business plan crafted at a kitchen table, an idea, a dream, and immense ambition, the firm was launched. This marked the beginning of one of the most successful staffing enterprises in Canada.

timeline

2003
  • Launch of the company in 2003
  • Office opens in Mississauga
2005
  • Won Readers’ Choice BEST STAFFING FIRM Award
2006
  • Ranked #22 in Profit Magazine’s Hot 50 List
  • Won Readers’ Choice BEST STAFFING FIRM Award
2007
  • Ranked #25 in Profit Magazine’s Hot 50 List
  • Won Readers’ Choice BEST STAFFING FIRM Award
2009
  • Won Best Places to Work in Canada (ranked 9th)
  • Ranked 8th on Profit’s Magazine PROFIT 100 list
  • Re-branded as People Store
2010
  • Won Readers’ Choice BEST STAFFING FIRM Award
2011
  • Won Readers’ Choice BEST STAFFING FIRM Award
  • Founder listed as one of the Top 40 Under 40 List
2012
  • Ranked as the 25th Fastest Growing Company in Profit Magazine’s Hot 50 List
  • Won Readers’ Choice BEST STAFFING FIRM Award
2013
  • Won Readers’ Choice BEST STAFFING FIRM Award
  • Ranked as one of the country’s 500 Top Companies list
2014
  • Listed as Canada’s #1 RANKED STAFFING FIRM
2015
  • Listed as one of Canada’s Top 100 Best Employers
  • Founder receives the ICCO “Next Generation of Leadership” Award
  • Won Readers’ Choice BEST STAFFING FIRM Award
  • Ranked as one of Canada’s 500 Top Companies in CANADIAN BUSINESS PROFIT 500 list
2016
  • Founder appointed as President of ACSESS Toronto Ontario Chapter
  • Ranked as one of Canada’s 500 Top Companies in CANADIAN BUSINESS PROFIT 500 list
2017
  • Listed as one of Canada’s Top 100 Best Employers
  • People Store acquires PEOPLEsource and Shannon HR
  • Ranked as one of Canada’s 500 Top Companies in CANADIAN BUSINESS PROFIT 500 list
2018
  • Ranked as one of Canada’s 500 Top Companies in CANADIAN BUSINESS PROFIT 500 list

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