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Nigel Hapuarachchi

Vice President of Sales & Delivery

About Nigel

Nigel Hapuarachchi is a results-driven sales and talent acquisition leader who serves as the Vice President of Sales & Delivery at Acara Solutions in Mississauga. With a strong background in business strategy, client relations, and workforce solutions, Nigel is pivotal in driving business growth, optimizing service delivery, and fostering long-term client partnerships.

At Acara, Nigel spearheads efforts to deliver customized staffing solutions, contingent workforce management, direct hire recruitment, and employer branding strategies. He works closely with organizations across various industries to develop tailored hiring solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and attract top-tier talent. His expertise in negotiating strategic agreements ensures clients receive high-value services that align with their workforce needs.

Nigel's commitment to continuous learning and professional development is evident in his proactive approach to industry trends and best practices. He has participated in numerous speaking engagements on talent acquisition and job seeker best practices at Dale Carnegie Training, the Toronto Public Library, the Centre for Education and Training in Mississauga, and the City of Mississauga Economic Development Office.

His dedication to excellence has been recognized through various accolades, including being named to the Staffing Industry Analysts' 2024 40 Under 40 list, which honours professionals making significant contributions to the staffing and workforce solutions ecosystem.

With a keen eye for building scalable talent solutions and operational excellence, Nigel is dedicated to helping companies build agile, high-performing teams while strengthening Acara Solutions’ reputation as a trusted partner in workforce solutions.

Mississauga, ON

1290 Central Parkway West
Suite 501
Mississauga, Ontario L5C 4R3
Canada
Phone: +1 (905) 232-2666

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Latest Posts by Nigel

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The Rise of Data-Driven Recruitment in Canada: Key Trends for 2025

As Canada’s job market evolves amid economic uncertainties and increasing competition for talent, data-driven recruitment has become a key strategy for improving hiring outcomes. In 2025, the emphasis on data and metrics in hiring is expected to continue growing, helping organizations streamline processes, reduce turnover, and boost efficiency. Here’s a look at the key trends...

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Why Employers Should Care About the Cost of Vacancy

Why Employers Should Care About the Cost of Vacancy

What is the cost of vacancy?  Every position, from support to sales, has a revenue-contributing role to play in a business. And when positions stay vacant, the organization ends up paying the price. With Acara’s new Cost of Vacancy calculator, you can use the Simple Salary Multiplier formula to determine exactly how much your company’s...

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Leveraging Social Media for Recruitment and Branding Efforts

Between the transition and normalization of remote work, the economically uncertain “Great Resignation,” and the ongoing challenge that is the “war for talent,” the changes within today’s job market seem to be completely unpredictable. The newest change within the workforce? The way individuals in the job market are seeking out hiring opportunities. However, this method...

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Employee Resignations Are At An All-Time High. Why?

With the normalization of life across North America, workers en masse currently find themselves reconsidering their employment options. If there’s one thing the pandemic taught us, it’s that people view—and value—their time much differently now than in the past. As increased annual compensation, greater work-from-home flexibility, and a more reasonable work-life balance become readily available,...

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Breeding a Successful Learning & Development (L&D) Program

Learning and development (L&D) programs are crucial for employees’ short- and long-term success. Even as organizations look to cut costs and reduce general expenses and overall spending during COVID-19, the importance of maintaining a culture of learning cannot be understated. Companies cannot simply postpone critical learning and skill-building; rather, they should be doing their part...

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