The Transportation Paradox: Disconnect Between Employer Expectation And Rural Realities

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Please note: this episode does end suddenly and unexpectedly. Due to a production error, the final three questions of this episode were unfortunately unusable. Go behind the scenes of the research and hear from the Diversity Disconnect road team! Links Learn more about the research: www.freereinassociates.ca/diversity-disconnect Find resources for employment success at Diversity At Work Learn more about Free Rein Associates Learn more about Life Strategies Learn more about the Skills for Success With Guests Desiree Carlson Megan te Boekhorst Madeleine Warkentin Emily White Hosted by Mallory Tomlinson Produced by Megan te Boekhorst Audio Engineer: Tim McAlpine of CoWork’s Studio C Funded by the Government of Canada…

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So What Now? - Episode 06 1:20:35

πριν 25 μέρες1:20:35

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The researchers of Diversity Disconnect sit down to discuss the lessons learned, recommendations put forward, and next steps for creating inclusive, diverse communities in rural and remote regions. Links Learn more about the research: www.freereinassociates.ca/diversity-disconnect Find resources for employment success at Diversity At Work Learn more about Free Rein Associates Learn more about Life Strategies Learn more about the Skills for Success With Guests Madeleine Warkentin Emily White Cassie Taylor Hosted by Mallory Tomlinson Produced by Megan te Boekhorst Audio Engineer: Tim McAlpine of CoWork’s Studio C Funded by the Government of Canada…

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We’re All In This Together - Episode 05 30:32

πριν 5 weeks30:32

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The bonds that tie your community together can have a major influence in your success. Knowing who your neighbours are, authentically, and what motivates them can help to strengthen those bonds. And when people, workplaces, and communities allow for that authentic connection, you are empowered to find your right fit. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why it’s important for communities to work together, especially if you live in a rural and remote region How understanding your motivation (and the motivation of your team and colleagues) can significantly improve your workplace What it means to allow for authenticity in the workplace in order to ensure strong fit Links Learn more about the research: www.freereinassociates.ca/diversity-disconnect Find resources for employment success at Diversity At Work Learn more about Free Rein Associates Learn more about Life Strategies Learn more about the Skills for Success With Guests Madeleine Warkentin Emily White Cassie Taylor Desiree Carlson Staring: Megan te Boekhorst as Jordan Diana King as Shane Peter Bailey as George Harmony Toth as Alex Hosted by Mallory Tomlinson Produced by Megan te Boekhorst Audio Engineer: Tim McAlpine of CoWork’s Studio C Funded by the Government of Canada Success Factors Examined: Community Motivation Authenticity Fit…

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The Transportation Paradox: Disconnect Between Employer Expectation and Rural Realities - Episode 04 37:52

πριν 6 weeks37:52

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For this week’s episode, the team shares the most shocking disconnect between rural employers and the people they hire. We also dive into the importance of workplace environments, the role our financial realities play in our employment success, and the unique challenges faced by rural communities specifically. In this episode, you’ll learn: How employers can make a difference in employment success by helping to solve one problem What it means to have a healthy work environment How unique rural challenges can often be left out of the equation – and how that impacts program success Links Learn more about the research: www.freereinassociates.ca/diversity-disconnect Find resources for employment success at Diversity At Work Learn more about Free Rein Associates Learn more about Life Strategies Learn more about the Skills for Success With Guests Madeleine Warkentin Emily White Cassie Taylor Desiree Carlson Staring: Megan te Boekhorst as Jordan Diana King as Shane Peter Bailey as George Harmony Toth as Alex Hosted by Mallory Tomlinson Produced by Megan te Boekhorst Audio Engineer: Tim McAlpine of CoWork’s Studio C Funded by the Government of Canada Success Factors Examined: Transportation Work Environments Financial Rural Realities…

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Walking Through Spiderwebs: The Discomfort Of Change – Episode 03 43:12

πριν 7 weeks43:12

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Inclusive, equitable diversity in the workplace requires accepting that you’ll experience moments of discomfort. Growth and discomfort often walk hand in hand. In this episode, you’ll learn: About some of the challenges you need to prepare for in building an inclusive workplace How gaining awareness of barriers faced by marginalized groups will help you be a better manager and employer Why all employers need to keep a trauma-informed lens Links Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy Learn more about the research: www.freereinassociates.ca/diversity-disconnect Find resources for employment success at Diversity At Work Learn more about Free Rein Associates Learn more about Life Strategies Learn more about the Skills for Success With Guests Madeleine Warkentin Emily White Cassie Taylor Desiree Carlson Staring: Megan te Boekhorst as Jordan Diana King as Shane Peter Bailey as George Harmony Toth as Alex Hosted by Mallory Tomlinson Produced by Megan te Boekhorst Audio Engineer: Tim McAlpine of CoWork’s Studio C Funded by the Government of Canada Success Factors Examined: Awareness Respect Discrimination Bureaucracy…

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New Skills On The Block: Bringing The Right Stuff For Success - Episode 02 25:47

πριν 8 weeks25:47

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What does it take to find success? Whether you’re a job seeker, employee, employer, or part of a community group, it often comes down to the unique combination of skills available to meet your goals. In this episode, you’ll learn: About the essential skills everyone benefit from developing – including the Skills for Success The value collaboration brings to a community How interpersonal skills impact employment success Links Learn more about the research: www.freereinassociates.ca/diversity-disconnect Find resources for employment success at Diversity At Work Learn more about Free Rein Associates Learn more about Life Strategies Learn more about the Skills for Success With Guests Madeleine Warkentin Emily White Cassie Taylor Desiree Carlson Staring: Megan te Boekhorst as Jordan Diana King as Shane Peter Bailey as George Harmony Toth as Alex Hosted by Mallory Tomlinson Produced by Megan te Boekhorst Audio Engineer: Tim McAlpine of CoWork’s Studio C Funded by the Government of Canada Success Factors Examined: Communication Collaboration Interpersonal Skills…

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Rural Employer Seeks Perfect Employee Match - Episode 01 41:36

πριν 9 weeks41:36

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After hearing from the diverse residents of Agassiz, Hope, Princeton, Merritt, and Ashcroft, the Diversity Disconnect research team identified 20 factors that influence employment success. Whether you’re a job seeker or employee from an underrepresented group, an employer small or large, or a member of a small, rural community, it’s important to understand how these factors impact your life and the lives of those around you. Empowering yourself with this knowledge will help to improve your local economy, foster inclusive workplaces for all, and spark change for people with diverse abilities and Indigenous Peoples. In this episode, meet the Diversity Disconnect team: Madeleine, Emily, Cassie, and Desiree. You’ll also be introduced to Jordan, Shane, George, and Alex, the four characters who represent the research participants of Diversity Disconnect. We’ll also introduce five of the 20 factors that impact workplace success and how they impact employment and the success of rural communities. Links Learn more about the research: www.freereinassociates.ca/diversity-disconnect Research Report to support the launch of Skills For Success: Structure, evidence, and recommendations. May 2021 SRDC Canada – A learning nation: A skilled, agile workforce ready to shape the future Find resources for employment success at Diversity At Work Learn more about Free Rein Associates Learn more about Life Strategies Learn more about the Skills for Success With Guests Madeleine Warkentin Emily White Cassie Taylor Desiree Carlson Staring: Megan te Boekhorst as Jordan Diana King as Shane Peter Bailey as George Harmony Toth as Alex Hosted by Mallory Tomlinson Produced by Megan te Boekhorst Audio Engineer: Tim McAlpine of CoWork’s Studio C Success Factors Examined: Opportunities Training/Learning Accessibility/Accommodation Flexibility Connections…

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Introducing the Diversity Disconnect Podcast 0:58

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