Find the Right Fit: Hiring in Today’s Market

Description

Hiring continues to evolve across Sarnia-Lambton, with employers facing new challenges in attracting and connecting with the right talent.

Join Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) for a one-hour session featuring a moderated discussion with local employer and local workforce leaders. This conversation will explore current hiring trends, what organizations are experiencing in today’s labour market, and how approaches to talent engagement are shifting.

Through real-world insights and practical perspectives, we’ll look at how employers are addressing common hiring challenges, from identifying the right fit to engaging candidates earlier, and where new approaches are making an impact.

We will also introduce and demonstrate Explore Talent, a regional platform designed to help employers go beyond traditional resumes by connecting with candidates through professional profiles and video introductions.

What You’ll Gain

• A clearer understanding of current hiring challenges and trends across Sarnia-Lambton
• Real-world insights from local employers and HR professionals on what is working for them
• A better sense of what makes candidates stand out beyond a traditional resume
• Practical ways to engage with talent earlier, including those who may not be actively applying
• Exposure to new approaches and tools that support more informed hiring decisions
• An introduction to Explore Talent and how it can help you access and connect with skilled candidates in the region

Register for free: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bb0a6064-8dbb-4f0d-a954-733458dd3974@58956a9c-aa6f-4ed7-ab5a-e72b6fe8d729

Featured Speakers & Discussion Focus

Mikelle Bryson-Campbell

Executive Director, Sarnia-Lambton Workforce Development Board

Insights on regional hiring trends, labour market shifts, and what employers are experiencing across Sarnia-Lambton.

Ann Diab

Group Consultant, RBC Group Advantage

Perspectives on supporting employers and employees, and how organizations are adapting to attract and retain talent.

Suraj Ahuja

Assistant Branch Manager, Royal Bank of Canada

A real-world perspective on career pathways, talent development, and the value of diverse experience in today’s workforce.