

Hiring directly impacts performance, productivity, and revenue — but it’s rarely managed like other critical business functions
Most companies don’t know where their hiring process is breaking down — or how much revenue they are missing out on
Where breakdowns happen
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Planning - Lack of integrated, regularized workforce planning
Hiring Process - A disjointed process and technology stack
Role Definition - Unclear success profiles lead to hiring the wrong capabilities
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Candidate Evaluation - Decisions not based on structured, evidence-based assessment
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Onboarding - Inconsistent, fragmented new hire experience
These breakdowns are often invisible — but they result in lost productivity, delayed revenue, and avoidable attrition
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The question is: what revenue is your hiring process missing out on?
Auto Canada
Working with Corey Shaw at North Star Talent has been an exceptional experience. He is an experienced Talent Acquisition leader who brings deep expertise, market intelligence, and a genuine understanding of the challenges TA teams face today. Accessible, responsive and always available to answer questions and provide us with additional information, Corey sets himself apart through his ability not only to diagnose issues and gaps but to build thoughtful, tailored solutions and strategy that create meaningful impact.
Lactalis Canada
I appreciated having the opportunity to partner with Corey in exploring TA ATS technology systems / vendors to assess viability and shortlist for consideration at Lactalis Canada. His objectivity and critical thinking was also a big support throughout our process mapping stage which helped clearly define our top priorities and expected ROIs moving fwd with an ATS. This was a valuable first step in our discovery process ensuring diligence in defining current and future business processes and project road map which I am happy to say we are making great progress in our ATS implementation project
Gore Mutual
North Star was able to act as a catalyst in our efforts to define our Talent Acquisition and Attraction Strategy. As an organization going through a tremendous amount of transformation, we were able to bridge the gap between our old and new approach. North Star offered consultation on several topics including campus hiring, candidate assessments, competency mapping, emerging KPI's and recruitment marketing. North Start helped expedite the process and get us to a place of solutioning
Neighbourly Pharmacy
Working with Corey has been an incredible asset to Talent Acquisition evolution. His coaching, insights into TA trends and technology, and thoughtful introductions to valuable industry vendors helped us navigate complex challenges with clarity and confidence. Corey took the time to understand our unique realities and offered practical, tailored guidance that empowered both me and my team. His approach is collaborative, strategic and always rooted in what's best for the long-term program development. If you are looking to elevate your TA function, I can't recommend Corey enough.

