Motivating Mondays

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 sales would lead you to believe the ABCs are 'Always Be Closing' (high-pressure, sign on the dotted line), new research would sugge...

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 their activities to focus on the very most qualified employers, ready to reach out to you to seek candidates and fill roles.  #MotivingMondays, is...

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 sector. If we can get better at developing skills training to meet these needs, we can make a major break-through in placing clients and student. #Mot...

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 salary in value to the company. #MotivingMondays, is a weekly YouTube series dedicated to help Canadian job developers and other employer engagement professi...

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 strategy, more than 50% cited increasing employee satisfaction and aligning with company values as additional leading drivers.    #MotivingMondays, is a we...

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, including challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, or autism. In fact, 44% of them said it reflects honesty and self-awareness, while 42% said it wouldn't hav...

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 annual revenue generated by Canada's oil and gas sector and nearly twice what we spend on all education in Canada each year.   #MotivingMondays, is a w...

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 include: increased costs for goods/supplies (51%); impact of a weakened Canadian dollar (e.g., higher import costs, pricing challenges) (39%); increased difficult...

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 the sessions. To learn more email us at: info@jobdevelopment.org #MotivingMondays, is a weekly YouTube series dedicated to help Canadian job...

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 dedicated to help Canadian job developers and other employer engagement professionals develop the tools, resources, expertise and network needed to excel in achieving sust...

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 weekly YouTube series dedicated to help Canadian job developers and other employer engagement professionals develop the tools, resources, expertise and n...

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 best practices. #MotivingMondays, is a weekly YouTube series dedicated to help Canadian job developers and other employer engagement professionals develop...

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 the job. We're talking about the alternatives which can put the momentum back in the hands of the job seeker. #MotivingMondays, is a weekly podcast seri...

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 bring into the country. If we can't recruit the total number of immigrant workers we need, where do we get them? #MotivingMondays, a weekly YouTube se...