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Individuals who have worked in varying workplaces in Canada for some time have naturally adopted and generally better understand established Canadian workplace practices and norms. However, newcomers to Canada and, even more so, refugees, often do not have that background … Continue reading
One in six young people in OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries is not in employment, education or training, and of these, two-thirds are not actively looking for work, thus raising both immediate and longer-term challenges for individuals … Continue reading
The National Collaborative for Workplace Diversity for Youth (or NCWD/Youth) is a US-based initiative that was formed to respond to the challenge that many youth with disabilities have in finding gainful employment. Composed of partners in disability, education, employment and … Continue reading
Hiring Indigenous apprentices today ensures a company will have a future workforce composed of skilled Indigenous workers and have strong business relationships with Indigenous communities. This guide by the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum provides Canadian employers in the mining, oil and … Continue reading
The employment rate of individuals with a disability in the United States is less than half that of employees without disabilities. To help reduce that gap, this study by researchers at the K. Lisa Yang and Hock E. Tan Institute … Continue reading
Canada’s growing trucking sector is facing significant shortages in such key positions as drivers and mechanics, owing to turnover, ageing, and insufficient supply. To help meet the industry’s current and future labour needs, this report by Trucking HR Canada makes … Continue reading
This study focusses on the young people in in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) of Ontario. It examined an action plan called Escalator: Jobs for Youth Facing Barriers that was established through a partnership between Government of Ontario … Continue reading
Post-secondary institutions are an important source of an economy’s skills and research has shown the important role education and skills development play in a nation’s prosperity. In the face of rapid technological innovation and concerns about its impact on graduate … Continue reading
Finding entry-level talent is difficult for firms in a competitive, low-unemployment economy. Firms unable to fill the large number of entry-level jobs that have been and are expected to be created will face lower productivity and revenue. While there are … Continue reading
Canadians with disabilities continue to face relatively high rates of unemployment and underemployment despite past promises of equal opportunity for them. With a new federal government committed to policy and program innovation and inter-governmental collaboration towards a goal of inclusive … Continue reading
This Business Council of Canada report, based on a survey of 90 leading Canadian employers, identifies the qualities that large Canadian firms are looking for when they recruit employees. The survey reveals recent hiring trends and demographic changes in the … Continue reading
This paper from Carolyn Dudley, David B, Nicholas and Jennifer D. Zwicker of the University of Calgary illustrates factors that contribute to successful employment outcomes for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Adults with ASD have some of the lowest employment … Continue reading
The IASE is a not-for-profit organization established in 1994 to promote supported employment in Ireland. The IASE promotes supported employment at a national level, to job seekers, employers, disability and other services, policy makers and the general public. The IASE … Continue reading
The Conference Board of Canada partnered with the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario’s EnAbling Change program to develop a toolkit that is designed “to help employers tap into a vibrant and underutilized labour pool—people with disabilities.” It provides “practical advice to … Continue reading
Supporting Employee Success is a free, bilingual online resource that was developed by occupational health professionals for the Great-West Life Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace. The toolkit was commissioned by the Centre to provide employers and practitioners working … Continue reading
This webinar offers employers the opportunity to learn how other business leaders have accessed internationally-trained interns to respond to immediate staffing needs. Continue reading
Prior research has well-documented the fact that the employment rate for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities continues to remain the lowest of all people with disabilities in Canada (Crawford, 2004, 2005, & 2011; Statistics Canada 2008), hovering in the … Continue reading
This paper from the United Kingdom explores the benefits to employers from hiring youth and provides several concrete recommendations for employing young staff. While some businesses don’t see the business case for employing young people, the article points out a … Continue reading
This is a simple guide book to assist Australian businesses to better understand and partner with disability employment services to recruit from the entire talent pool and make it easier for candidates with disabilities to get and keep jobs. Continue reading
This study is focused on how professionals providing absence and disability management services and their organizations are responding to the aging workforce. It outlines some of the leading practices and challenges the Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) has observed for … Continue reading
This briefing focuses on the benefits and returns that accrue when organizations invest in accessible employment practices. This article is aimed at helping businesses to be more accessible for people with disabilities. While it discusses many ideas from the Accessibility … Continue reading
This report takes a comprehensive look at the business case for employing people with disabilities and details the steps companies can take to change their hiring practices to promote a more inclusive workforce. The report’s key objectives are to raise … Continue reading
This research publication is about identifying policies, programs and employment programs to promote the inclusion of people with physical disabilities in the workforce. This publication is targeted at three audiences: vocational rehabilitation and employment service providers; employers; and business leaders … Continue reading
Employers can use this Human Rights Maturity Model to attract and retain employees. This tool assists employers of all sizes promote positive changes to the workplace and foster a human rights culture. Continue reading
For employers in the construction industry looking to hire skilled immigrants. Employers can better understand labour shortage situation in the Northern BC, and learn more about practical steps to hiring immigrants to address this shortage. Continue reading
Designed to help employers hire employees based on essential skills. Employers can utilize this guide to determine their essential skills needs and work through activities to learn more about the three essential skills tools that would help them in the hiring process. Continue reading
Employers who want their workplace to be more diverse can learn about the processes for hiring and training employees with disabilities, as well as the benefits to hiring people with disabilities. Continue reading
Find relevant recruitment and employee retention information and resources using this HR Toolkit. From developing selection criteria to employee orientation and retention practices, employers can gain a better idea of hiring new recruits and engaging employees at work. Continue reading
Learn about recruiting and retaining people with disabilities to make the workplace more inclusive in the non-profit sector. The guide covers various topics including business case for hiring people with disabilities, and challenges and barriers to creating a more inclusive workplace. Continue reading
Features diversity training videos for employers. The training videos cover topics such as raising cultural awareness in the workplace and tapping into immigrant talents that will help employers learn more about the benefits of hiring and integrating immigrants into the Canadian workplace. Continue reading
Career practitioners and employers may use this guide to develop initiatives targeting Aboriginal recruitment and training in the construction industry. Continue reading
Serves to connect apprentices with employers based in Ontario. Though Ontario-focused, the site contains information about trades and resources that are useful to both employers and career practitioners in BC. Continue reading
This study examined the effectiveness of mentoring programs for skilled immigrants by analyzing employment outcomes of skilled immigrants who have participated in mentoring programs in eight Canadian cities. Continue reading
This series of videos help make the business case for hiring skilled immigrants for employers and businesses. The videos highlight experiences of large and small businesses in hiring and retaining immigrant talent. Continue reading
Provides employers with program development information on how to design and implement a mentoring program for their employees and internationally trained professionals to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace. Continue reading
Designed to help small- and medium-sized employers in Canada recruit, hire, and retain skilled immigrants. The guides provide labour market information and tools that would support employers in addressing skills shortage nationally and in different parts of B.C. through recruitment and training of skilled immigrants. Continue reading
Provides employers with resources to recruit and orient skilled immigrants to further enhance cultural diversity within the workplace. The toolkit provides tips, strategies, and other resources on recruitment, mentorship, and career development opportunities that would help employers recruit skilled immigrants and train employees for diversity and inclusion. Continue reading
Addresses the challenges employers face when engaging Aboriginal workers in Canada. Employers who are willing to learn more about Aboriginal population in Canada and want to hire and train Aboriginal people may find this report useful, as the report provides a good overview of Aboriginal employment in Canada. Continue reading
Designed to assist small- and medium-sized employers in creating and promoting diversity in the workplace. This guide provides self-assessment tool, tips, and strategies for recruiting, retaining, and accommodating employees with diverse backgrounds. Continue reading
Designed to assist employers who are interested in hiring people with disabilities. The guide includes resources and advice on how to recruit and hire, as well as accommodate people with disabilities at work. Continue reading
The study examined various approaches taken by employers to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities, promising practices in advancing disability employment, and lessons learned from different partnership models and strategies. Continue reading
Assists employers in planning strategies and developing programs to support immigrants at work. This tool helps employers visualize the steps they need to take in order to enhance workplace diversity and guides employers from start to finish. Continue reading
Provides employers who are interested in hiring immigrants with different approaches to attracting, integrating, and retaining immigrant talent. The report addresses challenges employers face in attracting and retaining immigrants, and how employers can implement programs to help immigrants integrate at work. Continue reading
This guide is useful for employers who are interested in hiring immigrant workers. The guide includes step-by-step process for recruitment and hiring immigrants, and resources such as tips and strategies employers can refer to for more information on developing cultural diversity policies and retaining immigrant workers. Continue reading
This study analyzed employer practices of those organizations that have taken steps to develop and implement ways to attract, retain, and integrate skilled immigrants at work. Continue reading
Provides profiles of specialized population groups focusing on Aboriginal people, youth, women, and people with disabilities. This easy-to-read resource booklet has recruitment and retention tips, workplace checklist, sample interview questions, and relevant statistics on specialized population groups for employers. Continue reading
Provides Canadian businesses with diversity strategy and tools for creating a more inclusive workplace and maximizing the talents of visible minorities. The guide includes research of successful practices, instructions on how to develop a diversity strategy, and approaches to hiring visible minorities. Continue reading
Offers advice to employers on tapping into Aboriginal and immigrant population for talent, taking advantage of internship, co-op, and apprenticeship programs, and providing essential skills training for employees. Continue reading
Provides tools and resources to assist employers in hiring immigrants and retaining them. The website has e-learning modules, videos, and guides on various topics such as recruitment, workplace orientation, interpersonal communication, and more. Continue reading
Offers Finding Talent, Integrating Talent, and Cross-Cultural Teamwork training videos that are relevant to employers who are interested in hiring immigrants. Career practitioners may also use the training videos to assist their immigrant clients prepare for work. Continue reading
Provides employers with comprehensive resources on the recruitment and retention of skilled immigrants. The website offers articles, reports, videos, webinars, success stories, and e-learning courses that would be of interest to employers looking to hire skilled immigrants and further promote diversity at work. Continue reading
Provides company profiles highlighting company initiatives and employment practices related to hiring, training, and accomodating people with disabilities that would be especially helpful for employers who are interested in hiring people with disabilities. Continue reading
Provides career practitioners and employers with tools and resources that would help people with vision loss find employment. Information on career development process and pre-employment programme trainer’s manual are available for career practitioners while employers can find tips and information that addresses employers’ concerns of hiring and working with people who are blind. Continue reading
Provides career practitioners and employers with useful tools and resources they can utilize to help job seekers and workers. In addition to assessment tools, descriptions of different essential skills and occupations are available on the website.
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Provides information on the benefits of hiring youth, solutions for youth employment, and directions employers can take to promote youth employment. Furthermore, worldwide examples of initiatives and successful practices as well as action plan for employers and employers’ organizations are included in the guide. Continue reading
Offers examples of best practices and successful initiatives directed at hiring and managing post-secondary students with disabilities. These examples highlight what some ‘role model’ employers are doing right and provide a case for other organizations and businesses to follow suit. Continue reading
A toolkit designed to assist employers in recruiting and hiring immigrants, and in creating a more inclusive workplace. Employers can use Diversity Thermometer in the booklet to measure the ‘temperature’ of their work environment to find out the level of openness within the organization. Continue reading
Designed to help HR practitioners, hiring managers, and employers reach out to skilled immigrants, understand their needs and cultural differences, and promote organizational diversity. The employers and HR professionals may find the assessment tools in this toolkit especially useful when conducting recruitment and hiring processes involving skilled immigrants. Continue reading
Provides comprehensive information and resources for employers on youth employment. Employers can find information on risks and benefits of hiring youth, tips for establishing partnership with community agencies, and reasons why they should hire youth. Continue reading
Provides practical information for employers who are looking to hire persons with disabilities or wanting to create a more inclusive workplace. This comprehensive handbook gives businesses step-by-step instructions, checklists, and tips on how to approach recruiting persons with disabilities and how to better accomodate them. Continue reading
A complete guide for employers in the trades interested in attracting, hiring and training apprentices. The toolkit includes tips and instructions on how to implement and run an effective Apprenticeship program as well as worksheets and checklists for employers to use with their staff. Continue reading
