How to hire talent

1 hourWebinar (On-Demand)

Webinar – Help Wanted: Recruiting Immigrant Talent in a Tightening Labour Market

Long before the pandemic, several sectors were experiencing skills shortages. There are signals everywhere that the labour market is tightening. In this webinar, award-winning employers share their perspectives, strategies, and best practices for recruiting immigrants and creating welcoming and inclusive workplaces. The panel also includes representatives from immigrant-serving organizations to discuss programs and incentives available to support employers recruit immigrant talent in Canada.

Published Date: 20 April 2023DEI StrategyHow to find talentHow to hire talentHow to retain talentInclusionInclusivity StrategyOnboardingRecruitmentENAccess the Webinar
53 minWebinar (On-Demand)

Webinar – The Power of Networking to Access Talent: Utilizing Connector Programs to Fill Labour Gaps

In today’s tightening labour market, accessing skilled talent is a key factor in helping businesses thrive. The Conference Board of Canada predicts that the immigrant talent pool will be the main source of net labour force growth in Canada, yet it can be difficult to tap into. Within the labour pool itself, immigrants experience many barriers to finding meaningful work in their industry. The award-winning Halifax Connector Program helps address challenges for both employers and immigrants. This webinar will showcase three business stories of connecting and hiring immigrant talent, and the importance of building a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

Published Date: 20 April 2023Business Case for InclusionDEI StrategyHow to find talentHow to hire talentHow to retain talentInclusivity StrategyOnboardingRecruitmentENAccess the Webinar
1 hourWebinar (On-Demand)

Webinar – Decoding Unconscious Hiring Bias with Vivian Li and Raj Dam

Research in neuroscience and psychology has highlighted the impact that unconscious bias has on people's behaviour, decisions, and interactions, both in their personal and professional lives. In the recruitment process, unconscious bias can prevent an individual from fairly evaluating candidates and offering the job to the best talent. Led by Vivian Li, an HR thought leader in diversity and inclusion, and Raj Dam from TRIEC, this webinar is a powerful resource for employers across small, medium, and large Canadian organizations to recognize and mitigate the issues of concern in their recruitment practices and take a positive step towards immigrant inclusion in the Canadian workplaces.

Published Date: 20 April 2023Business Case for InclusionDEI StrategyHow to find talentHow to hire talentHow to retain talentENAccess the Webinar
Tools

Onboarding Refugees: A Toolkit for Employers

This Toolkit provides employers with clear information, tips, guidelines and best practices for implementing successful recruitment, onboarding and retention practices for a diverse and inclusive workplace that includes refugees.

Published Date: 09 December 2022How to find talentHow to hire talentHow to retain talentAccess the Tool
Tip Sheet

Ten promising practices to hire and integrate global talent in Ottawa

The competition for top talent to drive innovation and productivity continues to be top of mind for Ottawa businesses. Leading employers are using these best practices to effectively tap into the local pool of immigrant talent and to fully leverage their skills.

Published Date: 09 December 2022How to find talentHow to hire talentRecruitmentStrategyAccess the Tip Sheet
5 minTip Sheet

Language Proficiency: Tips for Recruiting Skilled Immigrants

What can employers do to assess an applicant's language skills, and, if required, help an employee improve those skills on the job?

Published Date: 06 December 2022How to hire talentLanguageRecruitmentENAccess the Tip Sheet
Podcasts

Manu Varma from Traction on Demand

Shares thoughts on how authentic Personal Branding can help a potential hire really stand out.

Published Date: 01 November 2021How to hire talentHow to retain talentENAccess the Podcast
Tip Sheet

Employer Tip Sheets: Onboarding Refugees

help employers in their efforts to hire, onboard and retain refugees

Published Date: 01 June 2017How to find talentHow to hire talentHow to retain talentENAccess the Tip Sheet