Welcome to the first edition of the CalgaryWorks News. Learn about the latest news, events and statistics on workforce in the Calgary Region. Send feedback and suggestions to info@calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com.

Engaged employees -
It's not just about showing up

By Yolanda Bilger

Calgary's labour shortages have highlighted other issues related to workforce development. Human capital has become a key factor in decisions and plans for corporate growth. Depending on what survey you read business leaders' key priorities range from recruitment, compensation and retention - to corporate branding, education and housing. What about the other priorities? What about employee productivity and engagement? More >

Building Calgary's Talent

Forums that bring together government, industry, educators and the community to identify and advance best practices in labour force development More >

CalgaryWorks 2007

Priorities

Promote the advantages of living and working in Calgary
Develop and support programs that focus on retention and expansion of the local labour force
Encourage industry to innovate and improve their human resources practices
Improve labour market information and analysis for the Calgary Region
Communicate the urgency of changes in public policy that respond to labour need
Improve integration between government, education, business and other stakeholders

Key Actions

Market Calgary: develop a coordinated marketing strategy to attract talent
Advocate Change: influence public policy to respond to regional labour needs
Best Practices Forums: improve integration and sharing of human resources best practices
Identify Demand: occupational projections for key industry sectors in the Calgary Region

2006 Review

New jobs created in the Calgary Region in 2006: 50,800
Unemployment rate in 2006: 3.4% - the lowest of all major economic regions
Industries leading job creation in 2006: Oil and Gas, Professional Services, Education, Hospitality & Food Services, and Construction

CalgaryWorks is an innovative, outcome- focused response to labour and skill shortages in the Calgary Region. This initiative is led by Calgary Economic Development in collaboration with business, government, education and community stakeholder More >

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Building Calgary's Talent Forum
June 21, 2007
Get new ideas and examples of winning HR strategies that support productivity and develop a more engaged workforce. Stay tuned for more details!

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