In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we talk about how careers in early childhood education are being transformed by '$10-a-Day' child care funding. Provinces and territories have committed to having the program fully in place by April 2026. ...

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we talk about how employer engagement professionals can take the insights they learn from employers to help shape client service and build a 'team-approach' achieving employment outcomes. For instance, if ...

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we talk about ongoing reductions to immigration and how they will likely increase wages while reducing unemployment. The Conference Board of Canada expects these dynamics will drive the unemployment rate l...

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we conclude our 6-week series on 'Best Practices in Employer Engagement'. In Week 6, our final session in this series, we're talking about 14 different ways you can work with other employer engagement prof...

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we continue our 6-week series on 'Best Practices in Employer Engagement'. In Week 5, we're talking about how follow-up is really about developing strong, productive employer relationships. In our discussio...

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we continue our 6-week series on 'Best Practices in Employer Engagement'. In Week 4, we're talking about how job development is perceived among local employers and nine strategies for raising your profile ...

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we continue our 6-week series on 'Best Practices in Employer Engagement'. In Week 3, we’re talking about using 'Discovery' to build relationships with employers and to be able to effectively speak to their...

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we continue our 6-week series on 'Best Practices in Employer Engagement'. In Week 2, we're discussing how to effectively pitch clients or students to employers, touching on the ABCs of selling. While hard ...

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we start our 6-week series on 'Best Practices in Employer Engagement'. We start Week 1, discussing how to excel in employer prospecting. We introduce the Prospecting Pyramid, where job developers organize ...

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we talk about the six (6) major workforce challenges most employers are facing in this uncertain economy. It's estimated 69% (nearly 7 in 10 employers) are reporting a lack of candidates available in their...

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we discuss how job seekers can develop a value proposition that will speak to prospective employers. According to one recruiter, an employer expects a new job candidate to generate at least 300% of their s...

We review the trend towards greater wage transparency and how employers that are open and honest on pay equity are also more likely to be open to job development. While 77% of companies cited compliance as a key driver of their pay transparency...

We review new research suggesting employers are interested in hiring neurodivergent workers. According to a new survey, 86% of hiring managers wouldn't be affected or would feel positive about an employee disclosing their neurodivergence, inclu...

We review new research into what food and beverage manufacturing employers can expect in 2025. This is a huge industry that underpins nearly every community in Canada. The sector is worth nearly $170 billion; more than two and a half times the ...

We summarize the latest on Canada/US tariffs and the very real implications they mean for both employers and job seekers. According to a Canadian Federation of Independent Business survey, the major challenges already impacting employers includ...

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we layout our plans for the 'National Networking Day for Job Developers', planned for Fri. Sep. 19th in communities across the country. We're looking for partner organizations who will host and facilitate ...

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we discuss the how we can better serve small business and local employers by connecting the work and marketing of job development professionals.#MotivingMondays, is a weekly YouTube series dedicate...

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we discuss the value of establishing a Mastermind Group for Job Development; how to connect with the 'whole' job development community; and the benefits of meeting regularly.#MotivingMondays, is a ...

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we discuss strategies for job developers to connect with other job developers to increase connections with employers, create understanding about job development supports and network to share challenges and...

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we discuss the reason multi-barriered job seekers do so poorly when employers screen job candidates to decide which candidates to invite in for an interview. Getting the interview is essential to getting t...

In this first official episode of #MotivatingMondays, we'll discuss the recent and potential cuts to immigration in Canada, the 8.1 million workers Canada will need in the next 10 years and the 2.6 million immigrant workers we will need to brin...