Join us for a session on how to review and revamp your recruitment processes through an EDI lens. In this session we will offer practical tips, advice, and resources on how to change your practice and recruit a diverse talent pool.

Highlighting innovative hiring and retention practices, Laurie will share some examples of how her clients and partners have successfully reached untapped talent pools—meeting the diversity and inclusion challenge while also fulfilling their operational needs.

Considerations and Resources EDI Recruitment Hand-Out

Tips for Inclusive Job Descriptions 

Are you still thinking Social Media doesn't apply to you? You'll want to listen up and learn how you can leverage these channels to ramp up your manufacturing, distribution or electrical supply business. Presented by Thomas Gage, Digital Strategist and Marketing Nerd at Studiothink.

Studiothink is a rebel-hearted web design and branding agency in the 'burbs of Surrey, BC, known for kickass company websites, brands and marketing. Plus, we love wine. www.studiothink.com

While the world around us may be changing at what seems to be a break-neck pace, the reality is that we're just getting started. From artificial intelligence to new generational demands, the future of work isn't just going to be about the work we do, but the lives we live because of it. In this engaging and insightful presentation, attendees will hear from workplace and future of work expert Eric Termuende, who will share not just what to expect when it comes to an ever-evolving world, but also what we can do to thrive in it. 

Attendees will learn:

• what the next generation of work expects from their employment
• how COVID was a catalyst for the future of work and what comes next
• why trust is the key to innovation 
• tips to attract and retain top talent
• how to develop a deeper sense of belonging  across our teams

Planning Meetings will be 30-minutes in length. 
Meeting booking will open on October 4, 2021 directly on the event platform. 

Feeling stressed? On the brink of burnout? If so, please join this Managing Stress Workshop hosted by BCEA and facilitated by Cathy Lim. Learn a few tips on how to Calm the Chaos and manage your stress levels.

Planning Meetings will be 30-minutes in length. 
Meeting booking will open on October 4, 2021 directly on the event platform. 

Company culture refers to the attitudes and behaviors of a company and its employees. It is evident in the way an organization's people interact with each other, the values they hold, and the decisions they make.  In this hour, we will be talking about the relationship between company culture, talent and results.

Planning Meetings will be 30-minutes in length. 
Meeting booking will open on October 4, 2021 directly on the event platform. 

Laura and JoLynne will lead a conversation where the goal is to share experience and best practices for moving forward in a post-COVID world. This session will provide data on industry trends in the areas of mental health, childcare and job burnout. Following the discussion, JoLynne will bring ideas to the table on how we can pay it forward within our own networks and community. We welcome you to join the conversation!

Join us at Dead Frog Brewery for our Networking Reception.

Conference attendees and non-attendees are welcome to join for drinks, appetizers and networking to wrap the BCEA Annual Conference.