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Upcoming Event: 2010 National Consultation on Career Development and Workforce Learning (NATCON 2010)
Article: Engaging and Retaining Boomers, By Maureen S. Catania

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TorontoJobs.ca Presents: Maximizing the Use of Job Fairs – for Employers

2010 National Consultation on Career Development and Workforce Learning (NATCON 2010)

April 25-28, 2010 - Doubletree by Hilton - Toronto Airport - Toronto

The Challenge
Getting the right people in the right place at the right time, and at the right cost.

The Solution
Attend NATCON 2010 and explore new career development and workforce learning programs, models and tools. Hear expert views on forecasting your HR capabilities and future workforce. Come away with ideas on mentoring, coaching and apprenticeship programs.

This conference will bring together leaders representing business, government, and labour from across Canada to share best practices and address the latest in career development and workforce learning programs and practices.

Start each day with coffee and conversation in the exhibit marketplace featuring the latest career development and workforce learning programs, models and tools. At the end of the day, kick your feet up and take advantage of the free evening shuttle to downtown Toronto.

To register, or to learn more about NATCON 2010, please go to: www.natcon.org or contact Joanne Ness at ness@conferenceboard.ca or call 1-888-801-8818 X 281.

Engaging and Retaining Boomers
Planning ahead for the many mid-lifers who are rethinking their careers
By: Maureen S. Catania, Managing Director of WorkforceAssessments.com

With experts from Statistics Canada and the Conference Board of Canada predicting millions of baby boomers will retire soon, employers could find themselves in a tight labour market once the economy rebounds. As a result, they need to start planning for societal (?) changes that will affect how they attract and retain a skilled workforce in the future.

But wait a minute! Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, have established themselves as the workaholic generation. This highly experienced, well-educated and ingeniously resourceful generation is interested in staying active, involved and engaged at work beyond the age of 65. So do employers need to be concerned about retaining talented boomers? Absolutely.

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Maximizing the Use of Job Fairs – for Employers
By TorontoJobs.ca

Job Fairs are a tremendous way for job seekers and employers to connect, if well planned and handled properly on both sides. Most of the benefits of these shows will result from proper planning, rather than the actual day itself.

Read Our Full Article for tips on preparation, staffing your booth and other helpful hints to recruit successfully!

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