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FMC Takes Innovative Approach to Help Foreign-Trained Lawyer Overcome Licensing Barrier

Fraser Milner Casgrain teams up with Deloitte to create a shared articling position for a highly skilled lawyer from India. Continue reading

Walmart provides a foot in the door

Tailored orientation and mentoring help a skilled immigrant move from a junior to senior role. Continue reading

i³ International Focuses On Skills and Experience, Not Country Of Origin

When recruiting, the small tech company looks for relevant experience and language skills in line with the position. Continue reading

Immigrant HR Administrator Increases Openness in Recruiting At i³ International

When interviewed by a skilled immigrant, a newcomer candidate gets the clear message the tech company promotes and values diversity. Continue reading

CIBC Sources Skilled Immigrants In Toronto Area

Career fairs, credential recognition services and internships are some of the ways the bank finds skilled immigrants. Continue reading

Halifax Company Uses Settlement Agency to Find Immigrants

Immigrant Settlement and Integration Services provides Maple Trade Finance access to candidates with the language and cultural skills to help the company succeed on a global scale. Continue reading

Bias-Free Hiring Process Ensures Equal Access to Employment At Hummingbird

Hummingbird’s clear guidelines for recruitment and screening create a bias-free and consistent hiring process. Continue reading

Leadership Development Program Helps Diverse Employees Reach Top Roles at Pitney Bowes

An accelerated leadership development program and leadership review process ensures skilled immigrants aren’t overlooked for senior positions. Continue reading

KPMG Takes a Holistic Approach to Integrating Skilled Immigrants

The accounting firm integrates immigrant professionals by prioritizing transferable skills during the hiring process, developing customizable onboarding programs and encouraging business development through social support networks. Continue reading

AMEX Canada Uses A Broad Recruitment Strategy To Find Skilled Immigrants

Government agencies, community organizations, ethnic media and employees are all sources of skilled immigrants. Continue reading

Associated Engineering Helps Foreign-Trained Engineers Become Accredited In Canada

Engineering firm provides study aids, work experience and training to international engineers, who are an excellent source of much needed talent Continue reading

Cross-Cultural Training Helps Skilled Immigrants Integrate At Deloitte

Cultural Navigator Tool clarifies cultural differences in the workplace, such as hierarchical nuances, reporting relationships and feedback. Continue reading

Buddy Program and Communication Training Boost Skilled Immigrant Integration at Gennum

New employees are matched with a staff member from the same culture and are offered various communication courses, along with a professional development plan. Continue reading

Capgemini Taps CASIP’s Job Developers Network for Skilled Immigrant Talent

The CASIP Job Developers Network is an official Capgemini recruiter. With pre-screened candidates and no placement fee, the network saves Capgemini time and money. Since January 2009 the company has hired three referrals from the network. Continue reading

More than One-Third of Engineers Hired At Husky Are Skilled Immigrants

Husky tracks employees by skill and educational background to better understand which international institutions are more likely to produce high-potential candidates. Continue reading

Teranet Teaches Soft Communication Skills on The Job

Accent and word usage have no bearing on an applicant’s ability to do the job. Continue reading

Senior Leadership Involvement Drives Change at Manulife

By dedicating significant senior executive time and resources, Manulife’s leaders anticipate other companies will also rise to the challenge of hiring and integrating skilled immigrants. Continue reading

Cross-Cultural Awareness Makes Employees Feel Included at ATI

Language classes and diversity training create an inclusive environment for a diverse workforce of skilled employees. Continue reading

Skilled Immigrants Help LEA International Tap into Global Markets

A workforce with international language skills and cultural competencies is better positioned to land international contracts, leading to increased profitability Continue reading

Skilled Immigrants Have the Specific Technical Skills ATI Needs

ATI often seeks specific skill sets that are not widely found in the Canadian labour force. Its HR strategy has been expanded to source candidates from foreign universities and labour markets. Continue reading

Apotex Offers Business English Courses to Enhance Integration

Employees who fit in and communicate well with the rest of the workforce will remain with the organization and contribute to its growth. Continue reading

Team Approach Reduces Bias during Recruitment at NoAb

Multiple people review resumés and interview candidates then share their perspectives to make the hiring decision. Continue reading

Magna’s Employee Charter Guides Fair and Inclusive Hiring Practices

The company values skills, regardless of where they’re obtained, and offers equal employment opportunities based on qualifications and performance. Continue reading

Hiring Immigrants Helps RBC Serve Multicultural Customers

Changing demographics prompted RC to implement a recruitment strategy targeted at skilled immigrants Continue reading

Inclusiveness Leaders and Champions Support Diversity Efforts Throughout Ernst & Young

Leaders throughout the firm have taken on the responsibility of ensuring inclusiveness is top of mind for all employees. Continue reading

Ernst & Young Makes Diversity a Strategic Imperative

The accounting firm has various diversity initiatives, including internal mentoring programs and networking events, as well as leadership conferences, all supported by the CEO. Continue reading

IBM Creates a Structured, Bias-Free Recruitment Process

Recruiting team reflects diversity and uses behaviour-based structured interviewing to find best possible candidates, regardless of where they come from. Continue reading

Diverse Employees Lead to Innovative Products at IBM Canada

Skilled immigrants help IBM create products that meet the needs of customers from a variety of cultures. Continue reading

National Bank Focuses On the ‘Whole Package’ When Recruiting

The bank works with immigrant-serving organizations and trains managers on different cultures to access talented diverse candidates. Continue reading

Partnering With Associations and Schools Helps Duke Energy Recruit Skilled Immigrants

Professional organizations and training programs give employers access to highly skilled immigrants. Continue reading

A Community Approach Attracts Immigrants to Rodrigues Winery

Winery offers help with travel and housing arrangements and introduces newcomers to members of the community in rural Newfoundland. Continue reading

Culture Training and Job Placements Helps Cambiran Credit Union Address Labour Shortage

Cambrian partners with Manitoba government and other credit unions to prepare newcomers for jobs in financial services. Continue reading

Convergys Works With Community Agencies for Recruitment and Training

Agencies provide training for skilled immigrants, as well as cultural awareness training for managers to ensure a fair and open work environment. Continue reading

Engineering Firm Turns To Skilled Immigrants for Hard-To-Find Skills

Teshmont’s investment in skilled new immigrants is helping to secure a strong pool of management candidates for the future. Continue reading