There are powerful new forces at work in the modern workplace, a dynamic driven by the intersection of disruptive technology and a new generation of employees who were raised differently, have different values and different expectations. Misunderstanding these new realities will represent increasing peril for businesses, employers, politicians, and governments. Millennials make up the largest...
Ken Coates will be talking about Rural Futures. Over the past few decades, rural and small-town Canada have faced immense strains. The migration of young people to the cities, and changes in agriculture, mining, and manufacturing have undermined local economies. But rural Canada will not go quietly, but instead is determined to preserve its special...
Succession Planning for business. What you need to know to prepare for the succession of your business. About this event Are you a local business owner? Thinking about selling, transferring, or closing your business? Perhaps you’re looking to purchase a business or you are at the beginning of your new venture! This FREE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR is...
The Algonquin College Fall Business & Leadership Conference is an affordable and quality professional development opportunity. About this event In response to Renfrew County’s growing need for local, affordable, and quality professional development opportunities, Algonquin College's Pembroke Campus presents its annual Fall Business and Leadership conference opportunity again this year on Monday, October 17, 2022. Participants can join...
You’re Invited to a Labour Market Community Consultation Led by the Labour Market Group of Renfrew and Lanark Counties The labour market continues to change and feel the stresses of an evolving workplace. The emergence of remote work, coupled with technological advancements and shifting demographics has left many employers with labour shortages, but has also...
Join us on Tuesday October 17th for an in-person forum with labour market experts on Labour Market Inclusion For Underrepresented Groups in Lanark County. This labour market forum, organized by Algonquin College in partnership with United Way East Ontario, Lanark-Renfrew Labour Market Group and Lanark-Renfrew Local Immigration Partnerships, will focus on solutions to increasing the...
You’re Invited to a Labour Market Community Consultation Led by the Labour Market Group of Renfrew and Lanark Counties The labour market continues to change and feel the stresses of an evolving workplace. The emergence of remote work, coupled with technological advancements and shifting demographics has left many employers with labour shortages, but has also...
You’re Invited to a Labour Market Community Consultation Led by the Labour Market Group of Renfrew and Lanark Counties The labour market continues to change and feel the stresses of an evolving workplace. The emergence of remote work, coupled with technological advancements and shifting demographics has left many employers with labour shortages, but has also...
You’re Invited to a Labour Market Community Consultation Led by the Labour Market Group of Renfrew and Lanark Counties The labour market continues to change and feel the stresses of an evolving workplace. The emergence of remote work, coupled with technological advancements and shifting demographics has left many employers with labour shortages, but has also...
Presentation on Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work Monday, February 26 at 11:00 a.m. - Pembroke Waterfront Campus Algonquin College and the Lanark-Renfrew Labour Market Group are pleased to invite you to a special presentation by technology journalist Jared Lindzon on “The Future of Work-Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on today’s students and tomorrow’s...
You’re Invited to a Labour Market Community Consultation Led by the Labour Market Group of Renfrew and Lanark Counties The labour market is changing rapidly with new trends that have evolved since we spoke last year. Canada’s unemployment rate is gradually increasing, particularly for young people, but there continues to be widespread labour shortages in...
Municipalities in rural areas are facing labour shortages. They are also dealing with pressing socio-economic issues that are putting strain on their front line staff who support the most vulnerable people in society. The Labour Market Group of Lanark-Renfrew invites elected officials and municipal government workers to a half day discussion and learning session focused...