Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 10:30-11:15am

The Future of Work

Marie-Pier Bédard, Vice-President, Randstad
Craig Brown, CEO, Agilus
Kevin Gill, President, Staffmax 
Kent McCrae, President & CEO, Procom Services

Panelists representing a cross-section of the ACSESS membership will share their experiences with multi-national and national staffing firms, a fast-growing independent firm, and a leader in the IT contractor sub-sector. In addition to their observations on the Future of Work in Canada, they will consider the following question: Are You Ready for the Skills-Based Workforce?
 
•    Understanding the core concepts of skills-based hiring
     Get a quick overview of how and why the workforce is shifting towards skills-based hiring, the critical roles staffing/recruitment firms have in this new thinking, and the immediate benefits for your clients
•    Exploring the critical skills for future job markets
      Identify the key skills and milestone your clients should focus on to prepare for the future of work, based on current trends and demands.
•    Learning quick strategies for upskilling and reskilling your workforce
     Gain insights into actions that can help your recruiters and clients start upskilling and reskilling employees, ensuring your team is ready for your client requests.