Rural Employer Seeks Perfect Employee Match - Episode 01

Diversity Disconnect Podcast

After hearing from the diverse residents of Agassiz, Hope, Princeton, Merritt, and Ashcroft, the Diversity Disconnect research team identified 20 factors that influence employment success. Whether you’re a job seeker or employee from an underrepresented group, an employer small or large, or a member of a small, rural community, it’s important to understand how these factors impact your life and the lives of those around you. Empowering yourself with this knowledge will help to improve your local economy, foster inclusive workplaces for all, and spark change for people with diverse abilities and Indigenous Peoples.

In this episode, meet the Diversity Disconnect team: Madeleine, Emily, Cassie, and Desiree. You’ll also be introduced to Jordan, Shane, George, and Alex, the four characters who represent the research participants of Diversity Disconnect.

We’ll also introduce five of the 20 factors that impact workplace success and how they impact employment and the success of rural communities.

Links

• Learn more about the research: www.freereinassociates.ca/diversity-disconnect
• Research Report to support the launch of Skills For Success: Structure, evidence, and recommendations. May 2021 SRDC
• Canada – A learning nation: A skilled, agile workforce ready to shape the future
• Find resources for employment success at Diversity At Work
• Learn more about Free Rein Associates
• Learn more about Life Strategies
• Learn more about the Skills for Success

With Guests

Madeleine Warkentin
Emily White
Cassie Taylor
Desiree Carlson

Staring:

Megan te Boekhorst as Jordan
Diana King as Shane
Peter Bailey as George
Harmony Toth as Alex

Hosted by Mallory Tomlinson
Produced by Megan te Boekhorst
Audio Engineer: Tim McAlpine of CoWork’s Studio C

Success Factors Examined:

• Opportunities
• Training/Learning
• Accessibility/Accommodation
• Flexibility
• Connections