Labour market issues continue to be a concern in communities and organizations. Join the 2022 ‘State of the Island’ Economic Summit to participate in the following sessions focusing on our workforce:
What’s Working in Workforce Housing – Case Studies from Suburban and Destination Communities
Housing affordability is now a key factor in our ability to attract and retain labour from entry level to highly skilled.
Join panelists Jada Basi, Principal, CitySpaces Consulting Ltd. and Virginia Holden, Executive Director, Greater Victoria Housing Society at the ‘State of the Island’ Economic Summit to learn what communities are doing successfully, the common issues that they have had to overcome, and ideas for how processes can be expedited.
Workforce Evolution – Coping with Increased Turnover & Competition for Talent
Without the right people, businesses are unable to operate efficiently and effectively, and the dynamics of attracting and retaining skilled workers have changed dramatically. In this session you will learn:
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Why the shortage and how to protect yourself from turnover
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How pay, culture and values impact turnover
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How improving work-life balance, flexibility and remote work increase can recruitment success
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How to avoid the most common and most costly recruitment mistakes
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How to increase your day-to-day happiness running your business
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How adding the ‘5th P’ (people) to your marketing strategy improves your prospects for attracting and retaining staff.
Moderator
Panelists
Darrell Bricker, National/International Trends Expert, Keynote Speaker at the Economic Summit
Gain an invaluable peek into the future from demographic trends speaker Darrell Bricker at the 16th Annual ‘State of the Island’ Economic Summit, October 26 and 27.As the CEO of the public opinion research firm IPSOS Public Affairs, Darrell has his finger on the pulse of Canada. He co-authored Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline, a cautionary tale about looming worldwide demographic shifts and the impact they will have on our economy, social programs and government.
His virtual presentation will demonstrate how organizations will be dramatically affected by changes to the consumer and labour markets.
Darrell is more than a numbers guy. An engaging and relaxed business speaker, he analyzes complex data and shares his powerful insights to forecast upcoming demographic trends.
With more than 20 years of experience in the public opinion sector, he has gathered and analyzed the views and data of Canadians from coast to coast. As the CEO of IPSOS Public Affairs, Darrell provides strategic advice to clients within the public, corporate and not-for-profit sectors. Previously, Darrell worked within the Prime Minister’s Office as the director of public opinion research. Darrell has co-authored several bestselling books on public opinion
Darrell will join us via video conference from Toronto, Ontario.
Thank you Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation for sponsoring this keynote.
