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The BC Public Service Agency sought to understand how to better foster employee engagement in the BC Public Service. Towards this end, the agency commissioned BC Stats to study and interview the most engaged public service work units to find out … Continue reading
The World Health Organization estimates that 35.6 million people worldwide early onset dementia and of these, 10 per cent are under 65 years of age and potentially still in the workplace. In the face of an aging population and workforce, … Continue reading
For many individuals with health problems that threaten their ability to work, the decision to leave their jobs—either permanently or temporarily—is often made without fully understanding the short- and long-term effects of joblessness on their health and well-being. As a … Continue reading
Students generally choose a post-secondary education program based on interest, program availability and cost, and prospective employment, earnings, and job outcomes. Another potential education outcome would be the skill requirements of jobs in the chose field, as they are good … 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
Employment programs often do not work as intended owing to behavioural responses of clients to different aspects of the programs. For example, some people do not participate in all available services offered by a program, or others drop out of … 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
Improving youth school-to-work (STW) transitions is an important, though challenging, way of reducing high unemployment, underemployment and precarious employment among youth. This report by Donnalee Bell, Krista Benes and Dave Redekop of Life-Role Development Group Ltd. identifies the causes of … Continue reading
Successful workforce development programs are built on a clear understanding of current and future community needs, which can best be obtained through pre-assessment. A community pre-assessment consists of collecting and analyzing data from funders, practitioners and potential beneficiaries to identify the needs … Continue reading
The youth unemployment rate worldwide remains high at 13% compared to pre-recession levels, despite some improvement in the overall economy and the implementation of active labour market measures to connect youth to jobs. While previous studies have synthesized the evaluation … 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
Over the past 25 years, there has been a plethora of research on public interventions intended to improve employment conditions for low-income adults. However, the sheer volume of the evidence generated has made it difficult to identify the most reliable … 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
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
The size and growth of US retail industry and the number of employment opportunities for low-skilled workers led the US education and social policy research organization MDRC, with support from the Walmart Foundation, to conduct a national survey analyzing the … 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
Strengthening Rural Canada is a comprehensive study of the challenges and opportunities facing Canada’s rural communities. Using the most recent Census and National Household Survey data, the initiative examines existing social and human capital dimensions in rural areas and how these factors will impact rural growth. 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
As part of BC’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint, the provincial government is investing $6.8 million to fund an additional 1,424 trades seats at 14 public postsecondary institutions throughout British Columbia. 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 document uses a case study approach to explore the variety of approaches of services delivered to youth with disabilities during the transition time from school to work. This research study applies to career practitioners as it outlines several strategies … 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 who want to address the issue of absenteeism in the workplace. Employers can learn more about different measures that can be implemented to prevent employee absences, as well as other effective disability management practices. Continue reading
Employers who are interested in learning more about employing people with psychiatric disabilities may want to refer to this guide for retention strategies and tips. 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
10 tips to foster employee career development in the workplace for employers. Career development is a critical part of keeping employees engaged at work, and this tip sheet addresses various aspects of career development intervention that employers should be aware of. 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
Provides employers with strategies and tips for training employees by making a business case for employee skills development. Employers can learn more about the benefits of employee training programs, as well as strategies for creating a more productive workforce. 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
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
Reinforces essential skills and soft skills that are pertinent for employers and employees to succeed at work. The guide includes online links to twelve training videos and synopsis of essential and soft skills that have been identified through surveys and interviews with small businesses. 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
This study examined immigrants’ participation in job-related training in Canada. Using Statistics Canada’s Access and Support to Education and Training Survey (2008), the training participation rates for immigrants were compared to that of their Canadian-born counterparts. Continue reading
Designed to assist businesses support and employ youth, disconnected youth in particular. This toolkit provides step-by-step instructions on developing skills training programs for youth, self-assessment tools, scoring cards, templates, and links to additional tools and resources. Continue reading
Provides career practitioners with resources and materials they can use to help their clients maintain their jobs. The book includes step-by-step guide on how to keep jobs, tools for assessing personal and work skills, case studies, checklists, and tip sheets. 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
The study examined general and disability-related literatures to measure interrelationships between disability and job retention, and career progress. Thematic reviews and meta-analysis of these literatures focused on four dimensions at micro and macro level. 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
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 employers with strategies to delivering assessment tools and step-by-step tips on implementing essential skills training programs in the workplace. This tool is useful for employers in the trades industry interested in hiring apprentices. Continue reading
Provides information for employers on how to develop successful on-the-job training for apprentices. The guide includes examples of best practices, sample training plan that would help employers identify training objectives, and checklist for employers and apprentices to use to evaluate the on-the-job training program. Continue reading
A free self-assessment tool that helps both employers and employees/students. This tool allows employees to receive feedbacks from managers and supervisors on their performances and further improves communication between employers and their employees on workplace expectations. Continue reading
An assessment tool that is designed to assess the on-the-job learning at workplace based on essential skills and other measures such as workplace culture and accomodation to diversity and culture. The tool includes rubrics for each skill measured for both employers and career practitioners to use. 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
Uses essential skills such as communication and workplace culture to assess workplace learning at companies and organizations. The tool provides companies and organizations with information on their needs, strengths and learning gaps in workplace learning. 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
