Despite the fact that small and medium sized businesses make up more than half of the Canadian labour market, employing nearly 10 million people across the country, most small business owners find the act of hiring a challenge and struggle to attract and retain the right talent.But imagine a Hidden Talent Pool of approximately 10,000 skilled, experienced and educated individuals entering the workforce annuallyThat’s how many men and women transition out of the Canadian military service and into civilian employment each year.Now, Imagine if there was a way to match that talent pool with those employers who need them?This podcast seeks to answer those questions and more.
HiddenTalent
Claim This Podcastby Story Studio Network, Challenge Factory
9 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇨🇦
Podcast Overview
Despite the fact that small and medium sized businesses make up more than half of the Canadian labour market, employing nearly 10 million people across the country, most small business owners find the act of hiring a challenge and struggle to attract and retain the right talent.But imagine a Hidden Talent Pool of approximately 10,000 skilled, experienced and educated individuals entering the workforce annuallyThat’s how many men and women transition out of the Canadian military service and into civilian employment each year.Now, Imagine if there was a way to match that talent pool with those employers who need them?This podcast seeks to answer those questions and more.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
12/21/2021
1 verified contact email on file for HiddenTalent
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
January 26, 2022
Hiring Better for Business and Candidates
In this eighth and final episode of season one, we thought it would be a good idea to bring all of our contributors together, to talk about what they've learned from the project to share their epiphanies and A-haws. their perspective shifts, and to focus on our collective next steps to uncovering hidden talent. Host Erin Trafford leads this Rountable Special with Lisa Taylor, president of Challenge Factory, Chris Stoyles, retired, military veteran, and Janine Harris and Sarah Dunkley who represent the voices of our small business owners.
January 12, 2022
Lessons Learned and Moving Forward
In episode 7 of Hidden Talent, host Erin Trafford briefly recaps the previous episodes as we look forward and ask what can change, what can be done to create more confidence in Veterans seeking employment and employers hiring Veterans. How can we better communicate? How can we realign culture to leverage common skills and objectives? Employers Sarah Dunkley and Janine Harris and 10-year military Veteran Chris Stoyles share their ‘ah-ha’ moments and lessons learned through the series. Challenge Factory president Lisa Taylor suggests clear ways Canadian civilians can change their perception of the military community and help smooth the path of transition for military members to civilian life and employment. Highlights of the episode: Lessons learned through this podcast about the the mission to bring employers together with the hidden talent of Canada's Veterans What Canadians can do to bridge the gap between civilian life and the military How Challenge Factory’s mission and approach to solving the problem is moving forward to connect employers and the Veteran talent pool <br /><br /> Join us next time for the final episode of this season of Hidden Talent. We will be sitting down with all our podcasts subjects to chat together about the lessons we've learned uncovering the hidden talent in Canada’s Veteran community. <br /><br /> You’re invited to enroll in the MasterClass for Veteran Hiring for employer tested ways to tap into the Hidden Talent pool of Canada’s Veterans. Find out more and sign up by visiting - centreforcareerinnovation.ca/courses/Hiring-Veterans-MasterClass. Get your free copy of the Canadian Guide to Hiring Veterans. It is designed to help organizations that have limited human resources and recruitment capacity build strong, resilient teams that include Veterans who are skilled and ready to fill labour or skills shortages. Reach out to the team at Challenge Factory with your thoughts, ideas and feedback - especially if you are a small business or a military Veteran. Hidden Talent, a Challenge Factory podcast, is grateful for the support of Veterans Affairs Canada, through the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund. This podcast is produced by Story Studio Network.
January 12, 2022
Establishing Trust in the Hiring Process
In episode six of Hidden Talent, host Erin Trafford guides us as we address the most important part of the hiring process: Establishing trust. For small business owners, bringing a person onto a team is about the right fit and is the ultimate display of trust. For the Veteran community entering civilian careers, trust is connected to their understanding of ‘team.’ Small-medium sized business owners Janine Harris and Sarah Dunkley share how trust is crucial in daily decision making and how they start to build it with candidates, starting in the interview room. Chris Stoyles, a Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces elaborates on the importance of trust in the team. Challenge Factory president, Lisa Taylor focuses on how career management, feedback, and performance reviews can increase retention and employee loyalty. Highlights of the episode: Why trust is the foundation for a successful hiring and working relationship between employer and Veteran and the key to identifying your common goal Trusting the individual versus trusting the team How quick thinking and acting fast- a skill set often developed in the military- is ideal for the civilian, small business workplace Why Veteran employees want to ace performance evaluation and how having an avenue for delivering feedback can benefit the Veteran and employer <br /><br /> <br /><br /> You’re invited to enroll in the MasterClass for Veteran Hiring for employer tested ways to tap into the Hidden Talent pool of Canada’s Veterans. Find out more and sign up by visiting - centreforcareerinnovation.ca/courses/Hiring-Veterans-MasterClass. Get your free copy of the Canadian Guide to Hiring Veterans. It is designed to help organizations that have limited human resources and recruitment capacity build strong, resilient teams that include Veterans who are skilled and ready to fill labour or skills shortages. Reach out to the team at Challenge Factory with your thoughts, ideas and feedback - especially if you are a small business or a military Veteran. Hidden Talent, a Challenge Factory podcast, is grateful for the support of Veterans Affairs Canada, through the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund. This podcast is produced by Story Studio Network.
9 total episodes available
Deep-dive analytics for HiddenTalent
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is HiddenTalent?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.