Modernizing the Workplace with National Occupational Standard
In recent years, employers have needed to adapt at an expeditious pace to incorporate advanced technology, acclimate to global issues, and accommodate changing consumer buying habits. The pressure put on many businesses has increased especially when factoring COVID-19’s impact on the industry. Along with these challenges, absenteeism and availability of workers is a big problem […]
National Occupational Standard for Fish & Seafood Primary Processor Complete, Crustaceans Certification in Development
Thank you to Canada’s fish and seafood industry for partnering with FPSC’s Professionalizing the Food and Beverage Industry team led by Tracy Biernacki-Dusza. The National Occupational Standard (NOS) for Fish & Seafood Primary Processor is now complete and available to guide job development and performance for employers. As part of this industry-led NOS process, leaders […]
Are you a Normal Leader? Or a New Normal Leader?
Resilient organizations and leaders are like putty – stretched, pulled and twisted, yet still hold their shape. Today, the food and beverage industry is acutely feeling the stretch, pull and twist of an unexpected environment affecting leadership, workers and our customers. Adversity has hit, and our industry needs leaders to step forward for a new […]
An interview with Deanna Zenger, Project Manager, Succeeding at Work
What is Succeeding at Work? A premier program of Food Processing Skills Canada designed to support Canadian food and beverage manufacturing employers build skilled and motivated employee teams, and help job seekers achieve their professional goals. We recently launched a new employer focused stream that is fully- funded. This stream is supporting businesses in educating […]
Federal Budget 2021 & Skills Training
The federal budget, released on April 19th, has a strong focus on creating jobs and growth in Canada’s workforce with investments in skills, training and skilled trades. A summary of highlights follow. April 27, 2021 Helping Youth and Students Build Job Skills and Connect with Employers Budget 2021 proposes to invest $239.8 million in the […]
Crisis Communications & Employees – what we learned from Hans Dairy
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Don’t Stagnate, Choose to Grow – The Case for Upskilling
The definition of stagnation is the lack of activity, growth and development. So, if you are not supporting your employees in upskilling, are you stagnant? And what happens when you don’t continually train and advance the people within your organization? Let’s take a look at what you’re risking: · Losing your competitive edge (when employees […]
Talent Attraction – A New Playbook for Industry
Talent attraction is a top priority for industry if businesses are going to grow. The next generation of skilled young people will fill exciting new jobs and replace retiring individuals. Food and Beverage Ontario’s labour market research in 2019 has identified that half of all the employees in the sector are 45 years and older […]