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Onboarding Newcomers: A Toolkit for Nova Scotian Employers
Newcomers to Canada represent one such talent pool. With their skills, expertise, and connections to communities around the world, immigrants bring unique perspectives, and they are often able to understand unmet needs in under-leveraged markets.
Published Date: 25 October 2023AttractionHow to find talentHow to hire talentHow to retain talentOnboardingENAccess the ToolkitWords Matter: Guidelines on Using Inclusive Language in the Workplace (BC)
The use of inclusive language plays an important role in promoting higher employee engagement, superior customer service and increased productivity—all important aspects of a positive work culture.
Published Date: 25 October 2023BelongingCommunicationInclusionLanguageENAccess the GuideOvercoming Barriers to Hiring Tech-Skilled Immigrant Talent
It’s no secret that immigrants are crucial to Canada’s prosperity. The question of why immigrants struggle to find work conjures time-tested solutions such as foreign credential recognition programs, soft skills training, and mentorship. However, this misses a central issue: what is stopping employers from hiring immigrants?
Published Date: 25 October 2023ENArticleSafe Work Toolkit for Newcomers (Ontario)
Expect the following outcomes: * Describe and synthesize the relevant literature, employer practices, and newcomer workers’ needs related to managing OHS in diverse workplaces. * Resources to support settlement agencies in feasible and effective approaches to engage employers to the unique OHS needs of newcomers and help employers create safe workplaces for newcomers.
Published Date: 25 October 2023Employee DevelopmentHow to retain talentENAccess the ToolkitEmployment Equity Toolkit
Sometimes to have fair and inclusive workplaces, employers need to look at treating their workers differently rather than the same. Employment equity addresses inequities in the workplace so we can build a more inclusive society respectful of human rights.
Published Date: 24 October 2023DiversityEquityInclusionInclusivity StrategyENAccess the ToolkitEmployer Toolkit for Hiring Students from International Pathways
Students from International Pathways bring diverse and global perspectives to the workplace that can lead to an increase in revenue, innovation, and productivity. This project includes a curated package of resources to help you discover how to access this untapped talent pool to fill work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities in your organization.
Published Date: 17 October 2023DiversityInclusivity StrategyENAccess the ToolkitCertificate in Inclusive Leadership 2020
The Certificate in Inclusive Leadership will help you to gain a strategic approach, practical tools, and the opportunity to build your skills to advance not only diversity but true inclusion. This program will enable you to grow your inclusive leadership capabilities and lead change within your team, department, or organization. Teacher: Rachel Crowe
Published Date: 30 August 2023Business Case for InclusionInclusionInclusivity StrategyLeadershipENAccess the ResourceCourse: Evolving Membership Management
Module 1 - Creating Membership Value Learning outcomes: 1. Identify and analyze various stakeholders of your association 2. Develop a high-level plan to create membership value in five steps 3. Identify member personas and apply it to your association’s strategy Module 2 - Know Your Members - Developing Member Personas Learning outcomes: 1. Identify and analyze various stakeholders of your association 2. Develop a high-level plan to create membership value in five steps 3. Identify member personas and apply it to your association’s strategy
Published Date: 30 August 2023How to retain talentLeadershipStrategyENAccess the MaterialNetworking Tips for Success in Canada
Read this document for useful tips, suggestions, and weblinks to help you with your professional networking in Canada.
Published Date: 30 August 2023Employee DevelopmentAccess the ResourceWebinar: Immigrant Employment Programs and Services Overview
Key take-aways: 1. To understand the steps to employment for immigrants to Canada 2. To learn about the types of programs, services and resources that help immigrants achieve their employment goals 3. To hear about the immigrant experience in navigating and accessing employment programs and services Presenter: Irene Vaksman, Program Manager, JVS Toronto Success Story Panelists: - Miguel Abascal, PINs Leader, UnstoppableMe - Akhil Shah, The Mentoring Partnership Mentor and former Mentee Facilitator: Shivani Parshad, Learning Consultant, TRIEC Originally aired: March 30, 2016 Sign-in required
Published Date: 30 August 2023Business Case for InclusionFinding SPOsInclusionStrategyENAccess the WebinarCourse: Introduction to Inclusive Recruitment and Selection
Organizations with inclusive hiring processes have the competitive advantage. By taking this learning path, you can gain: 1. Insight into common biases in recruitment and selection 2. Best practices for creating inclusive recruitment and selection processes 3. Strategies and tools for hiring from the immigrant talent pool Sign-in is required
Published Date: 30 August 2023How to find talentHow to hire talentRecruitmentENEnrol in this courseEmployer’s Guide to Integrating Immigrants into the Workplace
This document is intended for employers in Ottawa who are interested in hiring and retaining skilled immigrants. The document is a reference guide that provides information about and insight into the most common challenges faced by local employers when recruiting and integrating immigrants into the workplace. The guide offers practical tips and suggestions for employers to address these challenges, highlighting local resources.
Published Date: 30 August 2023How to find talentHow to hire talentHow to retain talentENAccess the Guide