Bridging Business to a World of Local Talent

Events / Meetings

LMIEC Employer Leaders have shared their message with colleagues in their companies, business networks and sector industries through the following events since the launch of the Strategy: 

  • Chamber of Commerce Biz Expo (10/29/08)
  • London Economic Development Corporations’ HR Strategies Conference for Small to Medium Sized-Businesses (11/04/08)
  • LMIEC/WIL “Will you have the talent you need to succeed?” joint forum (11/13/08)
  • LMIEC "Hiring and Retaining Multilingual Talent" event (2/12/09)
  • Mentorship for Newcomer Success Program official launch (06/23/09)
  • LMIEC "Effective Communication in a Culturally Diverse Workplace" with Lionel Laroche (09/09/09)

With thanks to the following businesses for sharing their companies’ successes, strategies and experiences in hiring international talent, the LMIEC Employer Leadership Strategy (pdf) is off to a great start: 

Alliance iCommunications, Autodata Solutions, The Bradford Group, JMP Engineering, London Health Sciences Centre, London Intercommunity Health Centre, London Police Service, McKay-Cocker Construction, Phoenix Interactive, Sciencetech, State Farm, Trojan Technologies, Trudell Medical International and Union Gas.

What cost-effective strategies is your company implementing to counteract skill shortages and leverage the hidden talent pool?    How can you help bridge business to a world of local talent?  Sign-up to become an Employer Leader today.