Being an “employer for all” means providing a healthy and safe work environment. This can help your workplace thrive - now and into the future. The highest cost for small to medium-sized employers is the lack of skilled labour. The rehiring and retraining process is time consuming and costly. To replace skilled workers, it will likely cost you
- between 30-50% of an entry-level employee’s annual salary
- 150% or more of a mid-level employee's salary
- 400% of a high-level or highly specialized employee's salary
The skilled trades are becoming more and more competitive. With experienced workers retiring in high numbers, the demand for skilled workers is only increasing.
Young workers today are looking for
- job stability
- ethical hiring practices
- salary transparency
- individual recognition
- companies that align with their personal values.
Young workers’ values often include authenticity, inclusion, openness and acceptance of diversity.
By making small adjustments to the work environment and your policies, you can show your apprentices and workforce that you value them and also save money in the process.
- Build a Safe and Healthy Workplace
- Workplace Accommodations
- The Accommodation Process
- Additional Resources for Accommodation
- Accessibility Training
- Be Competitive Outside of Wages
- Build a Psychologically Safe Environment
- Create an Inclusive Environment for Women
- Resources for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)