Niagara Workforce Planning Board
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THIS MORNING at 10am: NWPB's Project Manager, Thalia Semplonius, joins Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce 's Mishka Balsoml, Daniel Safayeni, Director of Policy, Ontario Chamber of Commerce, & Helen Edwards, Marketing Director at the Pen Centre to talk about post-pandemic recovery in the retail sector and the challenges & opportunities therein.

The supports, stay-at-home recommendations, and by-laws enacted this year have helped to slow #COVID19's spread, but have also impacted businesses. However, even without government intervention, COVID-19 may have led to a decrease in consumer spending. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3eJq7Y6

This month's @StatCan_eng Labour Force Survey reports that #Niagara enjoyed increases in employment between Sept & Oct, adding 6,300 people to the local #employment count. But compared to last year, the data show 6,200 fewer employed in Niagara. Read more: https://bit.ly/3pc2D2z

NWPB's Labour Market Insights Survey is in its final week, & we want to hear from you before we reach the end. Your 5-minute, 100% anonymous contribution gives vital data on the needs & realities of #Niagara 's working-age population. Take the survey at https://bit.ly/3jYb8e4

THIS MORNING | NWPB's Adam Durrant joins Shelby Knox on 610 CKTB at 10:45 am to discuss the latest Labour Force Survey data from Statistics Canada. Tune your radio to AM 610 to hear the latest #workforce #data for #Niagara .

NWPB is looking into #genderequity in #Niagara's workforce. We first looked at who is living & working in Niagara, & where #workforce representation differs between genders. View the full infographic at https://bit.ly/38aaDuN , or read more on our blog at https://bit.ly/37qdfo4

We'll be publishing a new blog series over coming months focusing on #genderequity in Niagara's workforce. This month, we look at who is living & working in #Niagara , & where workforce representation differs between genders. Read more at our website: https://bit.ly/37qdfo4

TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY of the 2020 Labour Market Insights Survey. It's your last chance to tell us how your experience working / looking for work in Niagara has been impacted by #COVID19, & give feedback on how you think the region should move forward with recovery. Take the survey at https://bit.ly/3jYb8e4

Have you taken NWPB's Labour Market Insights Survey? Whether you're employed, unemployed, or self-employed, if you are of working age in #Niagara, we're interested in hearing about your experiences over the last year. Take the 5-minute survey at: https://bit.ly/3jYb8e4

September’s data report 5,900 individuals gaining #employment in Niagara. Compared to last year, however, the current data show 11,300 fewer employed #Niagara residents. The region remains heavily impacted by the #COVID19 pandemic. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2SRBDGv

This year, the nature of #work in #Niagara has changed. How have you & your workplace been affected? If you have 5 minutes to spare, sharing your story can help us better understand the needs & realities of everyone working in the region. Take the survey at https://bit.ly/3jYb8e4

Your knowledge & experiences are valuable. NWPB's Labour Market Insights Survey makes you part of the process of moving #Niagara toward a #COVID19 economic recovery that works for all of us. Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/3jYb8e4

A lot has happened this year. Many working in #Niagara have felt the impact on their #MentalHealth . Are you coping well with the changes around you, or have you struggled? Has your mental health affected your work? Can your employer help? Let us know: https://bit.ly/3jYb8e4

Are you a working parent with a child enrolled in online schooling? Has this affected your job? Your family's story is important for building an accurate picture of the needs of #Niagara's workforce. Help create a #COVID19 recovery that works for everyone. Take our quick 5-minute survey: https://bit.ly/3jYb8e4

NWPB is proud to be partnering with Brock University, working collaboratively toward #economicrecovery in #Niagara with a mind to #inclusion & #genderequity . Learn more and register for the online discussion event at https://bit.ly/32A9Hgk

#COVID19 has changed how we live and work - in some cases, perhaps permanently. How have you been affected? We've designed our Labour Market Insights Survey to be your fast and easy way to tell us what would help you achieve your best new normal. Take the survey at https://bit.ly/3jYb8e4

#Employed, #unemployed, or #selfemployed if you are of working age in #Niagara, your experiences throughout this year can offer important insights into how our region can best move toward #recovery. Take our 5-minute survey at https://bit.ly/3jYb8e4 & share your #COVID-19 story.

Niagara enjoyed increases in employment between July & August of 2020. August’s data report 9,200 individuals gaining employment in Niagara. Compared to this time last year, however, the current data show 16,100 fewer employed in Niagara. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2R6JajV

Whether through job loss, remote working, or new duties & safety practices, everyone working in #Niagara has felt #COVID19 ’s effects. Help us shape Niagara's #recovery. Take the #LabourMarketInsights Survey TODAY: https://bit.ly/3jYb8e4

It’s a positive short-term trend among long-term data that is still quite challenging, Durrant said. https://bit.ly/2R2aujm