The project, titled "Supporting Newcomers in the Workplace", is a course designed for employers. Its primary goal is to help employers effectively support newcomers to Canada throughout the processes of hiring, working with, and retaining them. The course aims to help newcomers adapt, connect, and succeed in a new cultural and professional environment, which in turn fosters stronger teams and better retention for businesses and contributes to innovation, team cohesion, and organizational growth.
The course covers a range of essential topics, including understanding newcomers, navigating communication differences (both speaking/listening and writing/reading), navigating cultural differences, implementing inclusive hiring practices, ensuring successful onboarding, creating a safe and inclusive workplace, focusing on retention and employee development, and leveraging available resources [Module titles provided previously]. The modules provide practical strategies, such as using plain language, promoting cultural humility, removing hiring barriers like unnecessary credential requirements, and utilizing resources like community organizations.