Recruitment
Tips for Hiring Diverse Employees
Immigrant applicants from visible minorities should be taken into account while hiring.
Published Date: 14 June 2023AttractionHow to hire talentInclusionRecruitmentENAccess the Tip SheetWebinar – Unlocking Employment Barriers to Leverage Global Talent
On June 29, 2016, IEC-BC hosted a webinar with Uzma Shakir, Director, Equity, Diversity and Human Rights Division, with the City of Toronto, and Christian Codrington, Principal at FORUM HCM in Vancouver. In this webinar, Uzma and Christian explored new ways to leverage immigrant talent and identified strategies to mitigate barriers to the labour market integration of skilled immigrants to Canada. They highlighted inclusive hiring practices and policies to leverage immigrant talent in an increasingly competitive global market.
Published Date: 02 May 2023How to hire talentInclusionInclusivity StrategyOnboardingRecruitmentENAccess the Webinar#BCJobConnect: A Key Resource for Advancing Employer Diversity and Inclusion in BC
The Immigrant Employment Council of BC’s job matching platform, BC JobConnect, is helping businesses identify and connect with qualified newcomer professionals with the click of a button. Learn more.
Published Date: 02 May 2023AttractionHow to find talentHow to hire talentRecruitmentENAccess the ResourceWebinar – 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 WebinarWebinar – 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 WebinarEmployer’s Guide to Integrating Immigrants into the Workplace
The Employer's guide is a quick reference resource that provides information about and insight into the most common challenges faced by employers when hiring and retaining skilled immigrants into the workplace.
Published Date: 09 December 2022RecruitmentAccess the Tip SheetTen 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 SheetThe Inclusive Workplace Mindset
Published Date: 09 December 2022AttractionBelongingDEI StrategyDiversityInclusionInclusivity StrategyRecruitmentENView the InfographicLanguage 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 SheetSmart Hiring: 3 Strategies for Recruiting Immigrant Talent
Do you want to be more effective at tapping into Ottawa's immigrant talent pool?
Published Date: 26 October 2022RecruitmentAccess the Tip SheetFinding Talent
Start the discussion with this story of a firm under pressure to find the right hire, and a skilled immigrant in need of a position at his level of education and relevant experience.
Published Date: 04 January 2017RecruitmentENAccess the GuideUnconscious Bias in Resume Screening
This e-learning module explores how cultural differences and biases can influence your hiring decisions during resume screening and provides you with strategies to make the process more inclusive.
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