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Calgary employers: is your business equipped to successfully navigate the latest workplace trends? Join us on Tuesday, November 26, for an exclusive in-person seminar, where we’ll explore employment and labour developments affecting the Canadian workplace. Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/1AvV30sI7hk April Kosten | Roxana Jangi | Jennifer Thompson | Carly Kist #EmploymentLaw #LabourLaw #Workplace #HumanResources #Calgary

Vancouver employers: sharpen your strategy for the year ahead. On November 5, join us for an exclusive in-person seminar, where our panelists will explore the key employment and labour updates that could impact your business. Gain valuable insights to help you navigate the evolving workplace. Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/uAoN30sHxNU #EmploymentLaw #LabourLaw #Workplace #HumanResources #Vancouver

Very interesting report on the workforce future of one of Ontario's most important economic cities. Recommend it if you have the time Great work Michelle Butcher and team!

Workforce Planning Hamilton is one of Hamilton’s leading voices in labour market research and analysis. Their data and research provide evidence-based insights into labour market supply and demand. This team is part of the extensive network of organizations that constitutes Hamilton’s workforce development ecosystem. This ecosystem was key in Economic Development’s creation of a city-wide workforce strategy was the result of more than 270 engagements with a range of stakeholders across priority sectors, including: employers, jobseekers, community organizations, post-secondary institutions, municipal leaders, and business associations. Anticipating a changing labour market is part of Hamilton’s plan to be at the forefront of a long-term and team-based approach workforce planning, talent attraction, and talent retention. See how you can Center Yourself in Hamilton through this link - https://lnkd.in/gVYnkh7Q #HamOnt #EconDevWeek #WorkforceDevelopment #Ontario #Canada #Retention Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills / Travail, Immigration, Formation et Compétences David Piccini

In today’s competitive talent market, earning a Top Workplace award can set your company apart and strengthen your employer brand. 🏆👏🏆 📢 Don’t miss this opportunity — nominate your organization and showcase why it's a great place to work! #PeopleStrategy #HRadvice #TopEmployer #SCEmployers #WorkplaceAwards #TalentStrategy

Local government councils in Australia and New Zealand are struggling to hire and retain the talent they need to deliver vital services to their communities. Involuntary turnover nearly doubled in Australian councils from 2018 to 2022, increasing from 8.3% to 15.6% annually, with staff turnover as high as 20% in the country’s rural councils. However, some local government councils in Australia and New Zealand are bucking this trend. They have partnered with Gallup to measure and improve their employees’ engagement and create a culture that promotes performance and wellbeing. In 2023, 34% of these councils’ employees were engaged and thriving at work, significantly higher than the 23% of employees in the region who were engaged and thriving. Learn more about how they are addressing their recruitment and skills challenges here: https://lnkd.in/gCn8bv8p

SPREADSHEET MONKEYS DON´T BUILD ENGAGEMENT OR A GOOD EMPLOYER BRAND. 1. Equip managers to engage their teams. Managers do heavily influence team engagement. But how do we make them better? My number 1? Stop promoting spreadsheet monkeys to management. Skills in Excel don't equal people skills. 2. Create a purpose-led employer brand. Purpose can be powerful, but... My number 2? Stop the BS. Empty "change the world" promises breed cynicism. Honesty is better! If you're profit-driven OR just looking for an exit (Founders????), own it. If there's a genuine purpose, make it real, not just marketing fluff. 3. Provide an employee experience consistent with the employer brand. Marketing fluff is marketing fluff and people will quickly see thru it. Consistency builds trust, BUT... My Number 3? Stop the condescension. Start by acknowledge every employee's humanity. Respect that their motivation is complex – they want to contribute, but also need fair treatment, dignity and actual agency. #leadership #management #employeeengagement #humanresources #workexperience #toxicworkplace #purposedriven #employerbranding #respectintheworkplace #founders 

Reminder for Indiana businesses: The deadline for submitting your 2025 Best Places to Work in Indiana application to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce is this Friday! Link in original post. #bptwin #bestplacestowork #hr #humanresources #culture #workculture #engagement #employeeengagement #teambuilding #transparency #trust #vulnerability #emotionalintelligence #health #wellbeing #lovewhereyouwork #success #Indianapolis #Indy #Indiana

Did you know the Qld Government Back to Work program provides eligible businesses with support services and incentive payments to employ Queenslanders who have experienced a period of unemployment. This includes a collection of micro-credentials which provides participants with information on effective workplace leadership, workplace resilience and wellbeing, recruitment for small businesses and becoming an employer of choice. This range of courses includes communicating effectively with people with disability, cultural responsiveness and inclusiveness, and flexible working arrangements. This collection includes strategies to futureproof your workforce, support mature and young people, and regional skill shortage support. https://lnkd.in/gtKWQyR2