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Orientation Buddy Information Sheet and Checklist
One of the most effective ways of supporting a new hire who is a skilled immigrant is to provide them with an orientation buddy. This document provides orientation buddy volunteers with an overview of the expectations for their role, tips and resources for supporting the people they will be helping, and the benefits of volunteering.
Published Date: 04 January 2017OnboardingENAccess the ResourceWebinar: Introduction to Personal Branding
Whether seeking a new job or a promotion, the biggest challenge you might face is identifying and effectively promoting your soft skills and strengths. While professional experience and qualifications are important, employers search for applicants who demonstrate the key behavioural traits and core competencies that matter to them.
Published Date: 04 January 2017RecruitmentENAccess the WebinarCultural Influences on Leadership
This e-learning module will help you understand how culture shapes different perspectives on leadership styles, preferences and expectations in the workplace.
Published Date: 04 January 2017LeadershipENEnrol in this courseOrientation Topics Checklist for New Employees
This is a helpful tool for anyone looking for guidance on successfully onboarding a new skilled immigrant employee. It provides an overview of topics important to address, including invisible cultural norms that often get overlooked but are critical for adjusting to the Canadian workplace.
Published Date: 04 January 2017OnboardingENAccess the ResourceFinding 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 GuideDiversity and Inclusion Framework and Implementation Plan: City of Edmonton
If you are curious about what a diversity and inclusion framework and implementation plan could include, here is an example worth taking a look at. Developed by the City of Edmonton, this straightforward document includes key ideas and actionable items for bringing about organizational change.
Published Date: 04 January 2017Inclusivity StrategyENAccess the ResourceSummary of Theories and Key Cultural Influences
This document provides an overview of the types of cultural differences, with examples and tips for successfully navigating these differences in day-to-day interactions.
Published Date: 04 January 2017LeadershipENAccess the ResourceCultural Perceptions of Change and Leadership
This series of training videos demonstrates the ways culture influences how we see and respond to change, how we interpret leadership styles, and how we collaborate across levels within an organization. Set in a Canadian tech company, the video follows a team adjusting to a major change within their organization as well as dealing with the different cultural dynamics in their team.
Published Date: 04 January 2017LeadershipENAccess the GuideBusiness Meetings in the Canadian Workplace
Become more familiar with Canadian workplace culture by exploring the language strategies typically used in business meetings.
Published Date: 04 January 2017OnboardingENAccess the ResourceComparison of Cultural Differences at Work
The ways in which people approach these tasks at work is influenced by cultural norms. This document provides a comparison of these differences through the lenses of both egalitarian and hierarchical cultures.
Published Date: 04 January 2017CommunicationENAccess the ResourceIntegrating Talent
Use this video to start the conversation in your workplace about inclusive talent management practices for successfully integrating and developing skilled immigrant employees in the workplace. This video uses a storytelling approach to present the business case for integrating skilled immigrant talent and explores strategies for companies looking to create an inclusive workplace.
Published Date: 04 January 2017OnboardingEN / FRAccess the GuideDeveloping Cross-Cultural Behaviour Based Interview Questions
Use this 10-question worksheet to assess and adapt your interview questions.
Published Date: 04 January 2017RecruitmentENAccess the Resource