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Canada's First Staffing Agency Podcast

Workforce Unscripted brings together Canada's top HR leaders, recruiters, business executives, and workplace experts to explore the trends shaping the future of work - from hiring and leadership to AI, workplace culture, and career growth.

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The Podcast That’s Curious About How Work Actually Works

Workforce Unscripted is your backstage pass to the world of work, hosted by Christine Marinho, VP of Marketing at Adecco Canada, and Melissa Tabakian, Associate Creative Director. Each episode features conversations with HR leaders, recruiters, business executives, entrepreneurs, and industry experts on hiring trends, workplace culture, leadership, careers, and the future of work- offering practical insights you can use right away.

Christine Marinho

Vice President, Marketing Associate Creative Director

With more than 20 years of experience in recruitment marketing and workforce solutions, Christine brings expert perspectives on hiring trends, employer branding, talent acquisition, leadership, and the future of work in Canada.

Melissa Tabakian

Associate Creative Director

Melissa is a creative storyteller passionate about uncovering the human side of work. Through engaging conversations, she explores workplace culture, leadership, career journeys, employee experience, and the stories shaping today's workforce.

Hiring trends & talent management

Stay informed on hiring trends and talent strategies shaping Canada's workforce.

DEI initiatives & workplace culture

Discover strategies for inclusive, people first workplaces.

Career curveballs & unexpected twists

Navigate career changes, interviews, and workplace chalenges with confidence.

Job interviews, resumes, career development

Discover practical career advice, resume tips, and professional growth strategies.

Data-driven recruitment insights, workforce analytics

Learn how recruitment data and workforce insights drive smarter hiring decisions.

Stories of Inspiration

Hear from real people with real stories that are sure to motivate listeners.

Featured Episodes

Welcome to Workforce Unscripted

Meet your hosts and explore Canada’s first staffing agency podcast. Discover episodes on hiring, leadership, workplace culture, careers, and the future of work.

Meet your hosts and explore Canada’s first staffing agency podcast. Discover episodes on hiring, leadership, workplace culture, careers, and the future of work.

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Top Canadian Employers Hiring Trends

Canada's labour market is evolving. Learn hiring trends, workforce chalenges, and recruitment strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent.

Canada's labour market is evolving. Learn hiring trends, workforce chalenges, and recruitment strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent.

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AI in Recruiting: Innovation or Inequity?

AI is reshaping recruitment. Explore how organizations can use AI responsibly to improve hiring outcomes, efficiency, fairness, and candidate experience.

AI is reshaping recruitment. Explore how organizations can use AI responsibly to improve hiring outcomes, efficiency, fairness, and candidate experience.

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The Importance of Work Friendship

Meaningful workplace relationships boost colaboration, engagement, productivity, and retention. Discover why connection at work matters more than ever.

Meaningful workplace relationships boost colaboration, engagement, productivity, and retention. Discover why connection at work matters more than ever.

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The Myths & Facts of Partnering with a Staffing...

Think staffing agencies only fil temporary roles? Learn how recruitment partners help businesses hire faster and connect job seekers with meaningful careers.

Think staffing agencies only fil temporary roles? Learn how recruitment partners help businesses hire faster and connect job seekers with meaningful careers.

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You Got the Interview -Now What?

From preparing answers to making a strong first impression, get practical interview tips to confidently navigate today's competitive hiring process.

From preparing answers to making a strong first impression, get practical interview tips to confidently navigate today's competitive hiring process.

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Putting the Cherry on Top: Leading with Joy

Leadership is more than results. Learn how empathy, authenticity, and optimism create stronger teams, healthier cultures, and lasting impact.

Leadership is more than results. Learn how empathy, authenticity, and optimism create stronger teams, healthier cultures, and lasting impact.

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Dealing with Employment Uncertainty

Economic change creates uncertainty for employers and workers. Learn strategies to build resilience, navigate transitions, and prepare for the future of work.

Economic change creates uncertainty for employers and workers. Learn strategies to build resilience, navigate transitions, and prepare for the future of work.

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Standing Out by Staying True: Perseverance and....

Jenn shares her journey as an Indigenous entrepreneur, showing how perseverance and authenticity drive success and turn chalenges into resilience.

Jenn shares her journey as an Indigenous entrepreneur, showing how perseverance and authenticity drive success and turn chalenges into resilience.

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Workforce Unscripted at a Glance

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Canada’s First Staffing Agency Podcast