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October 22, 2021
Magnet’s exclusive tool matches diverse job seekers with opportunities and helps employers create inclusive workplaces.
October 14, 2021
With the local economy suffering from the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce helped its members access wage subsidy funding for student hires by participating in Magnet’s Chamber Partnership Initiative.
October 13, 2021
pointA Executive Director Dorinda So on remote work strategies and smart commutes for SMEs.
October 5, 2021
Microcredentials are an increasingly popular learning tool. Bill Heinrich, Director of Mindset at Orbis, says that trust, verification, and transparency will determine their success and staying power in the next ten years.
September 21, 2021
Produits en partenariat avec Magnet, ces reportages et vidéos multimédias peuvent aider les entreprises à mieux comprendre comment s’y prendre pour travailler avec des étudiants.
September 20, 2021
The future of work is full of unknowns, but Zabeen Hirji, Executive Advisor, Future of Work at Deloitte Canada, and former Chief Human Resources Officer, RBC, has ideas for how we can all navigate the constantly changing labour landscape.
September 1, 2021
Produced in partnership with Magnet, these multimedia videos and write-ups can help businesses better navigate working with students.
August 27, 2021
After completing a personality assessment using Magnet’s ALiGN tool, job seekers in the ADaPT training program say they feel empowered and inspired by what it tells them. Read our case study to find out why.
July 27, 2021
Ben, a visually-impaired job seeker on season four of the award-winning Canadian show, finds out how a personality assessment can inform his job search.
July 16, 2021
Magnet and EnPoint are proud to launch a new series of webinars to explore the future of work with leaders across Canada. Our first stop was New Brunswick, where panelists discussed initiatives to build bridges between organizations, employers, and workers to support inclusive recovery and growth on the heels of COVID-19.
June 29, 2021
Highlights from a CERIC webinar, moderated by Magnet Executive Director Mark Patterson, exploring the themes of Zabeen Hirji’s keynote address at Cannexus21, “Building a Future of Work that Works for All.”
June 18, 2021
Indigenous relations consultant Michael Etherington says he ‘sorely needed’ the balance, comfort, and awareness he gained from utilizing on-campus cultural support while studying at Lakehead University.
June 1, 2021
Born with a genetic vision disorder, Mufaddal Munshi lost his sight days after graduating from university in his native India. He moved to Canada in 2018, hoping to fulfill a dream of finding a home where his disability would be less of an impediment to his everyday life and work.
May 28, 2021
There’s no questioning the case for increased workplace diversity and inclusion. However, employers at many small- and medium-sized businesses are often unsure how to encourage and attract a more diverse group of candidates. Here’s what they should keep in mind.
May 17, 2021
Expert tips and advice for employers looking to hire WIL students to fill short-term employment opportunities.
May 12, 2021
A case study showing how Magnet partnered with WoodGreen Community Services in Toronto on the Accelerating Possibilities workforce development project.
May 7, 2021
With costly threats on the rise, cybersecurity is an especially urgent concern for small- and medium-sized businesses. Learn about the risks, and get valuable cybersecurity tips for your business.
April 22, 2021
A psychological phenomenon job seekers can use to their advantage.
