Motivating Mondays
Weekly discussion for Job Developers about best practices in building relationships with local employers.
Episodes
64 episodes
Job search isn't just for extroverts -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 64
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we take a closer look at the challenges introverts face in a job market designed for extroverts. Job search by its very nature requires people to draw on the skills, abilities and natural disposition of ex...
Job vacancies improve for the first time in 4 years -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 63
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we take a closer look at job vacancies in Canada. For the first time in four years, Canada’s labour market is showing signs of renewed momentum with job vacancies increasing for the first time since 2022. ...
'Doomjobbing' This can't be good! -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 62
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re going to talk about the new 'Doomjobbing' trend, a variation of 'doomscrolling' on social media, a habit which can become a way of engaging with a problem that feels outside our control. Getting hire...
Challenging employers to create 10,000 new jobs -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 61
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re going to share details about a national initiative to support the employment of 10,000 individuals with disabilities between now and October. And while this might be an initiative around ‘disability ...
17 Fundamentals of Job Development -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 60
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we discussed the changing world of job development. There are 17 fundamentals in effective job development. This provides a structure whereby job developers are able to develop strong employer connections,...
The 4 Objectives of Employer Prospecting -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 59
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re going to talk about the four objectives any job developer should pursue when cold-calling an employer. When you don’t have an existing relationship with an employer, you should be seeking an opportun...
Sounding the Alarm on Entry-Level Employment -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 58
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re looking at the changing nature of entry-level employment. More than 4 in 5 Canadian hiring decision-makers (81%) agree entry-level jobs require candidates to possess more skills than they have in the...
Immigrant Skills Utilization in the Hospitality, Construction and Health Care Sectors -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 57
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re looking at the skills utilization of recent immigrants in sectors such as hospitality, construction and healthcare. The challenges vary based on the sector. While many immigrants seek out survival jo...
Effective job search has to prioritize 'quality' over 'quantity' -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 56
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re looking at the preference of job seekers to apply for as many jobs as possible online, rather than taking the time and effort to curate a comprehensive job search involving networking, information in...
Creating job opportunities during the 'silver tsunami' -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 55
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re looking at a huge transfer of business leadership coming soon. The average age of Canadian small business owners is approximately 53 to 54 years old, with a significant portion of entrepreneurs appro...
Mastering the art of 'Discovery' in job development -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 54
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re looking at the technique of 'Discovery' where we resist the urge to pitch clients and instead ask probative questions to better understand what an employer is looking for. A recent study shows that c...
Hard skills make the difference in employment -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 53
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re going to talk about how hard-skills are the best path to employment. Here's a breakdown for skills that would have the most positive impact in the workplace:1. Technical, practical or job specifi...
Government pushes employers to hire youth -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 52
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re going to talk about steps Employment and Social Development Canada is taking to make it more challenging for employers to hire temporary foreign workers. As of April 1, 2026, employers applying for a...
9 ways to turn LMI into employment outcomes -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 51
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re going to talk about how labour market information can be valuable to job developers and other employer engagement professionals. LMI is very much an untapped resource of business and economic activit...
Transactional vs. Relational Networking -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 50
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we explore how networking is becoming more transactional. It seems as though both employers and job seekers have a low opinion of how networking is evolving. According to a recent survey by Harris Po...
Supporting ex-offenders in transitioning to employment -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 49
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re exploring marketing strategies that could make a difference in pitching clients with criminal records to employers. Employees with criminal records have a 13 per cent lower turnover rate than t...
How global trade is impacting local employers -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 48
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re taking a deep dive into how local employers are being impacted by global trade. Trade uncertainty is causing inflation, higher input costs, and reduced profits. In the release of last week's Labour F...
Women should be outraged by the inherent 'unfairness' of the labour market -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 47
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re taking a different look at International Women’s Day. While most people take the time to celebrate women in our society, is this not overlooking there serious inequity women face in Canada’s labour m...
4 mentorship pathways to employment -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 46
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re taking deep dive into mentorship; specifically its success rate, challenges, opportunities, and employer attitudes. In 2023, a survey by Harris Poll found 76% of hiring managers believe internal ment...
What it takes to escape persistent low-income employment -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 45
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re examining the challenge of getting past low wage employment. Women, single parents, those with disabilities and those with limited education are much more challenged by low-income. People in female l...
What can we do about 'ghost jobs'? -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 44
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re taking a closer look at perceptions of 'ghost jobs', how common are they and what can people do about them. A recent survey found that 70% of job seekers say being ghosted by an employer – receiving ...
Contractors vs. Employees: Navigating the pitfalls and perils -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 43
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re taking a closer look at the growing number of 'contract roles' employers are offering to job seekers rather than traditional employment. The gig economy is not all it's cracked up to be. If someone h...
Overcoming doubt and thriving in job search -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 42
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re taking a closer look at the challenges of the current job market and what job seekers can do to overcome them. Finding full-time work remains the primary objective for job seekers, with 78% willing t...
Inclusive strategies for supporting people experiencing disability -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 41
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re taking a closer look at disclosing disability. New research from the Conference Board of Canada provides valuable employer and employee insights that can assist us in not only better preparing our cl...
Staying on top of the 2026 changes to Employment Standards -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 40
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re talking about the massive changes that have come and are coming to employment standards across the country. Each province and territory is angling to be the most attractive place to live whether for ...
