Navigate Startup House and the Cape Breton Partnership invite local employers to register for and attend the Employment Innovation Symposium For Employers & Managers, to take place November 25 at the Holiday Inn Sydney from 9 am – 12:30 pm. The Symposium will feature presentations and discussion on a number of topics focused on approaches to finding, inspiring, and keeping the employees that workplaces need to be successful in a post COVID-19 economy. The event will be highlighted with a keynote presentation by author, speaker, seminar leader and corporate trainer Eddie LeMoine. Through this keynote presentation and more, event attendees will learn how to apply innovation to their human resource practices as they navigate labour shortages and other challenges. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in interactive breakout sessions with industry professionals who will lead discussions on navigating the immigration process for employers, human resources best practices (attraction, retention, remote working), cultural context and considerations for diverse employees, and more.

The Cape Breton Partnership invites you to join us on November 23 for an employer-focused Workplace Inclusion Workshop. Speaker Veronica Merryfield will discuss the importance of workplace inclusion and introduce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with a focus on the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The second portion of the workshop will cover how employers can work towards inclusivity of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Veronica will also briefly touch upon specific topics of accessibility in the workplace. We look forward to seeing you for a great morning of learning! Agenda 8:30 a.m.: Registration opens 9:00 a.m.: Welcome & Introductions, light refreshments served 9:10 a.m: Part 1: Introduction to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): 2SLGBTQIA+ community 10:30 a.m.: Break 10:40 a.m.: Part 2: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in action: Inclusive workplace practices 12:00 p.m.: Workshop wrap-up Light refreshments will be provided. About Veronica Merryfield Veronica (Ms/she/her) identifies as intersex and transgender, drawing on her lived experience to provide training to various organizations on equity, diversity and inclusion. She is the Founder of the Cape Breton Transgender Network (www.cbtn.ca); chair at the Every Woman’s Center and CBRM diversity committee; and is on the board at the Transition House, Cape Breton Pride, Conversion Therapy Survivors Connect, and others. […]

About this event The Cape Breton Partnership invites you to join us on December 13 for Workplace Inclusion: Newcomer Workshop for Employers. Part one of the workshop will include guests from the Cape Breton Partnership and YREACH Cape Breton who will provide employers an overview of supports and services that they can implement to help support their staff that are new to the Island (newcomers). Part two of the workshop, is an interactive group activity with lots of “aha” moments - led by Paul Pickering from Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS). This session will help employers take vital next steps, to increase awareness and skills for better retention, especially of international employees. We look forward to seeing you for a great morning of learning! Light refreshments will be provided. About the Speakers: Paul Pickering, Coordinator, Intercultural Workplace Program, ISANS The Intercultural Workplace Program at Immigrant Services of Nova Scotia (ISANS) is a fully funded, employer-focused service. Employer with a presence in Nova Scotia receive training and support to hire retain immigrants for the long-term. Intercultural skills, awareness and knowledge, with an Equity, diversity and inclusion foundation form the backbone of the services, which include in-person and virtual workshops, […]

Join the Cape Breton Partnership, Halifax Partnership, Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Cape Breton Regional Municipality Regional Enterprise Network for a fireside chat moderated by Tyler Mattheis, President & CEO of the Cape Breton Partnership, featuring Halifax Mayor Mike Savage and CBRM Mayor Amanda McDougall-Merrill, as they discuss community collaboration between Nova Scotia's two largest urban centres. This event promises engaging conversations, insights, and networking opportunities. Come be part of this gathering as we envision progress and moving forward, together. You can RSVP and pre-submit questions by emailing Jenna Lahey, CEO of the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce at jenna@cbregionalchamber.ca. Where: The Holiday Inn - Sydney Waterfront When: December 18, 4 - 6 p.m. The fireside chat will begin at 4:30 p.m. Refreshments are available after the fireside chat.