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HOW TO DIVERSIFY YOUR WORKFORCE TALENT POOLS WITH INTENTION (AND MAXIMIZE RESULTS)

If you feel like there are fewer workers to be found these days, rest assured, you are correct.

A decrease in the rate of births, declining since the 1970s, coupled with decreasing labor market participation, more job openings, a shortfall of immigrants and a surge of retirements, is creating a workforce problem that is hard to ignore.

Although we continue to experience the challenge, many of us still cling to the flawed idea that continuing to do what we’ve always done will somehow, some way, finally yield positive results. So, for those of you who need a bit more convincing, let’s take a look at the data, create some urgency around why you need to make some changes and then talk about potential new and effective approaches to recruiting.

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Breakfast on the Farm - Brussels

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Join us for Breakfast on the Farm at Cranbrook Farms in Brussels on Saturday, July 25!

Hosted by the Terpstra family, this is your chance to step on the farm and experience Ontario agriculture firsthand.

?? Tour a modern dairy farm and see a rotary milking parlour.
?? See tractors and big farm equipment.
?? Get up close to farm animals.
?? Enjoy delicious ice cream and an all-Ontario breakfast.
?? Explore interactive exhibits and connect with the farmers who grow and raise your food.

Bring your family, your friends, and your curiosity for a fun-filled morning on the farm!