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Real Employer Conversations on Hiring, Retention & Workforce Sustainability.
The session will begin with labour market insights and workforce trends presented by Charlene Hofbauer, CEO, Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin.
From there, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive breakout conversations based on topics of interest.
Breakout Conversations:
- Breakout Room 1: Reducing Hiring Risks in a Changing Immigration Landscape
Moderator: Nicholas Docherty, Guelph Wellington Local Immigration Partnership - Breakout Room 2: Hiring in Today’s Labour Market: What’s Working?
Moderator: Jennie di Girolamo, Talent Liaison lead at WIN - Breakout Room 3: “We Don’t Have Time to Train” – Practical Onboarding & Retention
Moderator: Employer representative - Breakout Room 4: Building Belonging in a Changing Workforce
Moderator: Dina Zaki, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Specialist at City of Guelph & a Certified Executive Coach. - Breakout Room 5: Navigating Through Uncertainty
Moderator: Business Leader
This event is designed to foster practical peer-to-peer conversations where employers and professionals can openly share challenges, ideas, experiences, and real-world strategies for navigating today’s evolving labour market, with discussions guided by experienced moderators.
*Attendees will receive a $15 The Ultimate Dining Card e-gift card after attending the event.
The event is hosted in partnership with Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin and the Waterloo Region Immigration Partnership.
Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada