As employers scramble to find workers in this age of the so-called Great Resignation — where people are quitting their jobs in large numbers — there’s at least one talent pool that is underutilized and they are trying to change that story.
While there are no official reasons for so many people quitting their jobs, it is generally conceded that COVID-19, the pandemic and lockdowns have caused people to rethink their lives and what they want to do with themselves.
Those who felt unsatisfied in their work found the courage to quit in hopes of finding something better.
All of this has left employers scrambling for replacements. One source of potential workers that is often overlooked is to be found in the ranks of the disabled.
So, the team at CNIB has decided to change that with a program designed to improve the links between those with sight loss and those doing the hiring.
Headed by a Regina-based executive, the national Talent Accelerator Program pairs businesspeople with potential candidates.
The executives act as mentors and facilitators for groups of prospects hoping to sharpen their job hunting and interview skills.
