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Motivating Mondays

Christian Saint Cyr

Weekly discussion for Job Developers about best practices in building relationships with local employers.

business careers

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14:15

Using employer insights to transform service delivery...

Motivating Mondays ·

2025/08/11

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we talk about how employer engagement professionals can take the insights they learn from employers to help shape client service and build a 'team-approach' achieving employment outcomes. For instance, if we look at new research from the CFIB, we learn nearly 7 in 10 (67%) of small importers report paying Canada’s full retaliatory tariffs on goods from the U.S. without any price adjustment from suppliers. How does this impact how we approach employers re...

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10:19

Lower immigration expected to result in higher wages...

Motivating Mondays ·

2025/08/05

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we talk about ongoing reductions to immigration and how they will likely increase wages while reducing unemployment. The Conference Board of Canada expects these dynamics will drive the unemployment rate lower in the coming years, down to 6.2 per cent in 2026 and 5.8 per cent in 2027. For both of these things to be true, we need scarcity in the labour market and we're still just not there. According to July data from StatsCan, the number of available job...

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17:07

14 ways to grow your employer connections --...

Motivating Mondays ·

2025/07/28

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we conclude our 6-week series on 'Best Practices in Employer Engagement'. In Week 6, our final session in this series, we're talking about 14 different ways you can work with other employer engagement professionals in your community to improve employment and placement outcomes across the board. The idea is that if employers are better educated about job development, government supports and inclusive employment, they will be more open to inclusive hiring ...

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15:13

Maximizing your employment outcomes through follow-up...

Motivating Mondays ·

2025/07/21

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we continue our 6-week series on 'Best Practices in Employer Engagement'. In Week 5, we're talking about how follow-up is really about developing strong, productive employer relationships. In our discussion we lay out six practical activities job developers can undertake which can result in: (1) Better Job Development Conversion Rates; (2) Improved Trust and Rapport; and (3) Opportunities to Demonstrate the Value of Job Development Supports. #Moti...

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15:41

9 strategies to raise your profile among local...

Motivating Mondays ·

2025/07/14

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we continue our 6-week series on 'Best Practices in Employer Engagement'. In Week 4, we're talking about how job development is perceived among local employers and nine strategies for raising your profile within the business community. Employers regularly reject job development supports but continue to rely on recruiters, temp agencies and search firms. Nevertheless, 70% of employers say working with recruiters results in low fulfilment rates and underqu...

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12:29

Discovery is the pathway to better employment...

Motivating Mondays ·

2025/07/07

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we continue our 6-week series on 'Best Practices in Employer Engagement'. In Week 3, we’re talking about using 'Discovery' to build relationships with employers and to be able to effectively speak to their needs when pitching clients or students. Getting to know the challenges and daily reality of employers is the best way of building trust, coaching clients and suggesting individuals who can address the broad array of problems many employers face. Disco...

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13:41

How to effectively pitch clients or students to...

Motivating Mondays ·

2025/07/01

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we continue our 6-week series on 'Best Practices in Employer Engagement'. In Week 2, we're discussing how to effectively pitch clients or students to employers, touching on the ABCs of selling. While hard sales would lead you to believe the ABCs are 'Always Be Closing' (high-pressure, sign on the dotted line), new research would suggest success in sales (and job development for that matter) is ABC: Attunement (getting to really know local employers and t...

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10:14

Strategies for prospecting 'great employers' --...

Motivating Mondays ·

2025/06/23

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we start our 6-week series on 'Best Practices in Employer Engagement'. We start Week 1, discussing how to excel in employer prospecting. We introduce the Prospecting Pyramid, where job developers organize their activities to focus on the very most qualified employers, ready to reach out to you to seek candidates and fill roles. #MotivingMondays, is a weekly YouTube series dedicated to help Canadian job developers and other employer engagement prof...

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12:46

Employers' Top 6 Workforce Challenges --...

Motivating Mondays ·

2025/06/16

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we talk about the six (6) major workforce challenges most employers are facing in this uncertain economy. It's estimated 69% (nearly 7 in 10 employers) are reporting a lack of candidates available in their sector. If we can get better at developing skills training to meet these needs, we can make a major break-through in placing clients and student. #MotivingMondays, is a weekly YouTube series dedicated to help Canadian job developers and other employer...

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9:00

Engaging employers with an effective 'Value...

Motivating Mondays ·

2025/06/09

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we discuss how job seekers can develop a value proposition that will speak to prospective employers. According to one recruiter, an employer expects a new job candidate to generate at least 300% of their salary in value to the company. #MotivingMondays, is a weekly YouTube series dedicated to help Canadian job developers and other employer engagement professionals develop the tools, resources, expertise and network needed to excel in achieving sustainab...

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13:10

Great employers see the value of pay transparency...

Motivating Mondays ·

2025/05/26

We review the trend towards greater wage transparency and how employers that are open and honest on pay equity are also more likely to be open to job development. While 77% of companies cited compliance as a key driver of their pay transparency strategy, more than 50% cited increasing employee satisfaction and aligning with company values as additional leading drivers. #MotivingMondays, is a weekly YouTube series dedicated to help Canadian job developers and other employer engage...

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12:17

Employers express a strong willingness to hire...

Motivating Mondays ·

2025/05/20

We review new research suggesting employers are interested in hiring neurodivergent workers. According to a new survey, 86% of hiring managers wouldn't be affected or would feel positive about an employee disclosing their neurodivergence, including challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, or autism. In fact, 44% of them said it reflects honesty and self-awareness, while 42% said it wouldn't have an impact on their hiring decisions. #MotivingMondays, is a weekly YouTube series dedicated ...

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13:57

Food and beverage manufacturing sector is what...

Motivating Mondays ·

2025/05/13

We review new research into what food and beverage manufacturing employers can expect in 2025. This is a huge industry that underpins nearly every community in Canada. The sector is worth nearly $170 billion; more than two and a half times the annual revenue generated by Canada's oil and gas sector and nearly twice what we spend on all education in Canada each year. #MotivingMondays, is a weekly YouTube series dedicated to help Canadian job developers and other employer engagement prof...

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15:02

Tariff troubles create devastating consequences for...

Motivating Mondays ·

2025/05/05

We summarize the latest on Canada/US tariffs and the very real implications they mean for both employers and job seekers. According to a Canadian Federation of Independent Business survey, the major challenges already impacting employers include: increased costs for goods/supplies (51%); impact of a weakened Canadian dollar (e.g., higher import costs, pricing challenges) (39%); increased difficulty pricing products/services competitively (37%); reduced profits (35%); and lower customer demand...

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7:55

#MotivatingMondays Episode 006: Preparing for the...

Motivating Mondays ·

2025/04/28

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we layout our plans for the 'National Networking Day for Job Developers', planned for Fri. Sep. 19th in communities across the country. We're looking for partner organizations who will host and facilitate the sessions. To learn more email us at: info@jobdevelopment.org #MotivingMondays, is a weekly YouTube series dedicated to help Canadian job developers and other employer engagement professionals develop the tools, resources, expertise and network need...

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11:18

#MotivatingMondays Episode 005: Creating Benefits for...

Motivating Mondays ·

2025/04/22

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we discuss the how we can better serve small business and local employers by connecting the work and marketing of job development professionals. #MotivingMondays, is a weekly YouTube series dedicated to help Canadian job developers and other employer engagement professionals develop the tools, resources, expertise and network needed to excel in achieving sustainable employment outcomes for their clients and students. If you would like to join us LIVE, ...

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17:04

#MotivatingMondays Episode 004: Connect with Your Job...

Motivating Mondays ·

2025/04/14

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we discuss the value of establishing a Mastermind Group for Job Development; how to connect with the 'whole' job development community; and the benefits of meeting regularly. #MotivingMondays, is a weekly YouTube series dedicated to help Canadian job developers and other employer engagement professionals develop the tools, resources, expertise and network needed to excel in achieving sustainable employment outcomes for their clients and students. If yo...

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9:56

#MotivatingMondays Episode 003: Networking for Job...

Motivating Mondays ·

2025/04/07

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we discuss strategies for job developers to connect with other job developers to increase connections with employers, create understanding about job development supports and network to share challenges and best practices. #MotivingMondays, is a weekly YouTube series dedicated to help Canadian job developers and other employer engagement professionals develop the tools, resources, expertise and network needed to excel in achieving sustainable employment ...

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13:12

Job postings suck! So, what is the alternative for...

Motivating Mondays ·

2025/03/10

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we discuss the reason multi-barriered job seekers do so poorly when employers screen job candidates to decide which candidates to invite in for an interview. Getting the interview is essential to getting the job. We're talking about the alternatives which can put the momentum back in the hands of the job seeker. #MotivingMondays, is a weekly podcast series dedicated to help Canadian job developers and other employer engagement professionals develop the ...

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8:05

How is cutting immigration going to impact the job...

Motivating Mondays ·

2025/03/03

In this first official episode of #MotivatingMondays, we'll discuss the recent and potential cuts to immigration in Canada, the 8.1 million workers Canada will need in the next 10 years and the 2.6 million immigrant workers we will need to bring into the country. If we can't recruit the total number of immigrant workers we need, where do we get them? #MotivingMondays, a weekly YouTube series dedicated to help Canadian job developers and other employer engagement professionals develop the too...

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