Look for our next weekly newsletter on April 14, 2016.
What does WPH believe?
Business, Labour & Community: Planning for Prosperity!
Employers: Give your business a competitive edge by tapping into the talent of immigrants
As an employer there are many positive benefits to hiring immigrants:
You will increase your access to needed skills
Improve your employee retention
Increase innovation
Increase your connections to new markets
Enhance your corporate image
Workforce Planning Hamilton has recently updated The Employer's Roadmap to Hiring and Retaining Internationally Trained Workers in Hamilton, a practical guide for employers in small- to medium-sized enterprises.
The guide provides information on how to understand and assess foreign education and credentials, how to adapt to cultural differences and offers tips on hiring, integrating and retaining internationally trained workers.
First impressions matter: The importance of front-line staff
Staff who are the voice and face of an organization play a more pivotal role than we (or even they themselves) often give them credit for. Why are these roles sometimes undervalued and how can organizations best recruit, support and work with these important employees?
In 2015, Hamilton citizens were asked a a simple question. What is your vision for the future of Hamilton? Over 50,000 people from across our great city shared their ideas, hopes and dreams to create a new 25 year vision for our community.