Look for our next weekly newsletter on September 29, 2016.
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Business, Labour & Community: Planning for Prosperity!
Hamilton Labour Force Snapshot, August 2016: Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of Hamilton's economy
Every month Workforce Planning Hamilton uses Statistics Canada data to create the Hamilton Labour Force Snap Shot. This infographic provides detailed information on Hamilton CMA's labour market conditions.
In August, compared to last year, industries that gained in the number of people employed were: information, culture and recreation; construction, and transportation and warehousing.
Industries that lost employees, when compared to 2015 included: manufacturing; finance and insurance; and business, building, and other support services.
Employers: Save the Date! Don't miss Employers Embracing Diversity, October 27, 2016
Are you an employer who is interested in tapping into immigrant talents?
You'll want to attend the Employers Embracing Diversity forum to learn more about how you can access international skills, create opportunities for immigrants and promote diversity at work.
Keynote speaker Lionel Laroche, Founder and Principal of MultiCultural Business Solutions, will showcase practical ways for employers to integrate internationally trained individuals in the workplaces.
When: Thursday, October 27, 2016 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Where: David Braley Health Sciences Centre 100 Main Street West, Hamilton
Event partners include The Royal Bank of Canada, Workforce Planning Hamilton, and the Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council.
The growth of robotics will transform customer service, transportation, education and medicine
A new Forrester research report predicts that in just five years, robots will steal six per cent of U.S. jobs, forecasting that "a disruptive tidal wave will begin" by 2021.
It predicts the biggest impact will occur in transportation, logistics, customer service and consumer services.