Hiring is one of the most overlooked drivers of business performance
Companies invest heavily in sales, product and strategy
but underestimate the impact of how they hire. The result?
Slower execution
Underperforming teams
Missed revenue opportunities
Higher turnover and re-hiring costs
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These issues don’t happen overnight
They compound quietly and limit growth
Hiring isn’t just about filling roles. It’s about building a system that scales performance
When hiring is done right, it becomes a competitive advantage:
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Stronger teams
Faster ramp times
Better retention
Higher output per employee
The difference isn’t luck
It’s having a structured, measurable hiring approach​​
Most companies don’t know where their hiring process is breaking down
What is the problem?
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Candidate quality?
Interview effectiveness?
Time to productivity?
Retention in the first 12 months?
Without clear data, hiring decisions rely on assumptions and that’s where value is lost
The Hiring Impact Assessment
A structured way to evaluate how your hiring process is affecting business performance
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You’ll uncover:
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Where inefficiencies are limiting growth
How hiring is impacting revenue and execution
Opportunities to improve quality, speed, and retention
This isn’t just about hiring better.
It’s about unlocking measurable business impact
In high-growth or competitive environments, hiring mistakes are expensive
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The wrong hire slows entire teams
Long ramp times delay execution
Early attrition resets progress
Why this matters now
Companies that win don’t just hire more
They hire smarter and understand the impact of every decision
Your hiring process already has an impact
The question is whether it’s working for your company
To uncover the revenue opportunity hidden in your hiring process
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.