Beyond the labour shortage: Practical strategies to build, retain and enable a stronger workforce

For years, the construction industry has asked where to find workers. But here's the real question: what happens once they walk through the door? Hiring alone won't solve the labour shortage. The real challenge lies in building systems that help good people succeed and stay. That's where a strong people foundation comes in: a repeatable way to hire, welcome, train, grow and keep the talent you work so hard to find.

Join our fireside chat on November 4 at 01:00 PM ET for "Beyond the labour shortage: Practical strategies to build, retain and enable a stronger workforce," where HR leaders and recruitment experts will explore why good people often fail inside broken systems and how contractors can strengthen their workforce from the inside out.

Meet your expert panel:

• Agnes Watkinson, Managing Principal, AMC Services. With over a decade of experience in workforce planning and strategic HR transformation, Agnes serves as Global Advisor and Chief Organizational Development Officer for a leading supply chain network and is an internationally recognized expert in organizational development and workforce planning across industries including construction.
• Elan Pratzer, Founder and CEO, System-3. With more than 30 years of experience assessing and advising senior leaders, Elan has led the Canadian offices of two global executive search firms and founded four companies, specializing in measuring whether leaders are using the core skills they need to succeed, especially under pressure.
• Frank Newman, Founder and CEO, Newman HR Consulting. With more than 50 years of HR experience, Frank and his team act as a part-time HR department for small and mid-sized businesses across Ontario, including construction and trades companies. He spent 17 years in HR leadership at GlaxoSmithKline, helping the company earn a spot on Canada's Top 25 Employers list ten years in a row.

You'll walk away with a clear picture of where your organization stands, specific actions you can take immediately and a roadmap to available resources including training funding, industry associations and HR support designed for Canadian construction employers. Whether you're facing repeat turnover in key roles, struggling to retain new hires past 90 days or noticing patterns under certain supervisors, this conversation will give you the clarity and tools to move forward with confidence.

Register now and discover how to turn your workforce challenges into competitive advantages.