Join us to discuss how to attract and retain employees in today’s everchanging job market. About this event Currently, in the Canadian labour market, almost every employer has the attraction and retention of talent as a top priority. Employers understand that the employees they seek to hire and retain are in the driver's seat. But do they understand what motivates their talent to join and remain at their company now? More importantly, what steps can they take to do this? Tanya Lush, Director of Workforce Development will discuss the latest trends in HR, the labour market, and redefining the workplace with subject matter expert, Katherine Risley, Managing Partner of KBRS & Meridia Recruitment Solutions. Katherine Risley is an experienced recruiter and trained coach. In addition to leading a recruitment practice specialized in attracting professionals in the engineering, operations, and manufacturing fields, she provides oversight to KBRS’s HR consulting and talent development practice. Tanya Lush and her team lead innovative and engaging talent development opportunities and projects that span the entire scope of ocean career literacy, early career competencies, skill set acquisition and overall talent development for the ocean sector in Atlantic Canada. Her work focuses on building a continuum of […]

About this event There is a rising expectation to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into company strategy and decision-making. Small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) are increasingly aware of the benefits of integrating ESGs into their operations – especially as they aim to secure investment and seek export opportunities. With virtually every company being linked to another in some way, the ESG issues that impact one company will inevitably have an impact on the whole supply chain. Successful integration of ESG will lead to improved risk management, operational performance, reputation and employee engagement. Join us to learn more about ESG adoption, the benefits it offers, and the role it plays in supporting inclusive, sustainable growth in the transition to a low-carbon economy. MEET THE SPEAKER Nancy Foran, FCPA, FCMA, C. Dir. is President and Founder of Nova Scotia-based ESG Partners Inc,, providing guidance to companies, investors, boards of directors and leadership teams as they incorporate ESG factors into strategies that create long-term, sustainable value. With extensive local and international experience, she has worked with start-ups through to multinational organizations, investors, government and regulators, and has navigated regional, national and international complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Join COVE at Brightwood Brewery Beer Garden for their annual summertime social event! No presentation or keynote speakers - this Ocean Connector is about networking with the marine tech community.