SUCCESS STORY:
Wholesale Supplier

Landscape and Masonry Materials Supply

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Small to Mid-Sized Family-Owned Business

Landscape and Masonry Materials Supply

Ontario, Canada

Ongoing partnership since the COVID-19 pandemic

Service Areas:

HR Audit
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Staffing
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Key Benefits:

  • 100% employee retention through seasonal periods
  • Reduced ramp-up time for new employees
  • Full compliance with labor regulations and safety standards
  • Implemented scalable hiring and onboarding systems
  • Became a trusted accountability partner for HR goals and compliance

Challenge

As a family-run business, this client previously relied on informal conversations to handle HR matters. However, as the company scaled and onboarded more staff, the lack of structured HR systems became a liability. The business struggled with:

  • Inefficient hiring processes leading to delays in filling key roles.
  • Limited knowledge of legal compliance and HR best practices.
  • No formal onboarding procedures or policy documentation.
  • HR management often deprioritized due to day-to-day operations.

Solution

POWERGROUP Resources delivered a comprehensive and phased HR transformation:

  • Compliance Reviews – Ensured the company met or exceeded all government requirements.
  • Policy Development – Created and updated key documents like handbooks and safety policies.
  • Hiring Process Rebuild – Developed a structured applicant screening and interview framework.
  • Onboarding Program – Introduced a step-by-step employee onboarding process.
  • Ongoing HR Management – Served as an accountability and advisory partner for continued growth.

Results

  • 100% Staff Retention: Leveraging the EI-SUB program, the business now retains all staff through the off-season (December–March), reducing new-hire training needs and early-season mistakes.
  • Robust Systems: A repeatable, scalable system now governs every HR stage—from resume screening to performance reviews.
  • Operational Efficiency: Time-to-productivity for new hires significantly decreased thanks to a formal onboarding workflow.
  • Legal & Safety Compliance: The business now confidently meets all provincial HR standards and documentation requirements.

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What our clients are saying.

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Andrew & Lindsey Sieders

Purecraft renovations

Running a small family-run business can be challenging!  We met with Powergroup for the first time just over a year ago and have not looked back. They have helped us understand what it takes to run a business as well as work on strengthening our weak areas. Powergroup is building a solid team of support for business owners, they are honest and reliable and we cannot recommend them enough!

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Landon Wieske

Planit Green Landscapes

We've used Powergroup Resources for the past 5 years and they've been a huge asset to our business. Their support in HR, Finance and hiring allows us to focus on what we do best. An excellent strategic partner for anyone looking to take their business to the next level.

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Will Dykema

Cornell Feenstra Electric

We have really appreciated the business expertise and knowledge that Powergroup has provided. From business coaching, to succession planning, bookkeeping to HR and hiring, they are a huge help to our company

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Lucas Holtvluwer

Tykel Commercial Door Supply

I highly recommend Powergroup's services. Jake & Reuben provide excellent, thoughtful, and timely advice. Tykel has received great value from their supporting services in finance, HR, and marketing. If you are looking to take your business to the next level, give Powergroup a call today!

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Rick Schotsman

Cayuga Displays

We are very pleased with the Powergroup team. They have helped us define the proper roles and responsibilities to impact our business growth. They have also helped us find the right people when we needed them.

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