This energizing session explores what resilience really means… and what it doesn’t. We’ll unpack common myths around self-care, mental toughness and wellness, replacing buzzwords with actionable insight. Participants will learn how to keep their finger on the pulse of their own mental health, spot early warning signs of emotional fatigue and take meaningful steps to recharge. We’ll...
Burnout doesn’t happen overnight. It creeps in slowly, often disguised as dedication, hustle or “just a busy season.” In man-populated industries like the skilled trades, many women feel pressure to constantly prove themselves, making it even harder to hit pause and tougher to ask for support. Women are also at higher risk for burnout overall,...
National Health and Safety Network Event This session will explore strategies for branding your Joint Health and Safety Committee, reinforcing the Internal Responsibility System, and enhancing overall safety participation. A strong safety culture starts with engagement. Learn key takeaways to improve engagement at all levels of your organization and foster a proactive approach to workplace...
This data-driven session explores what equity, diversity, and inclusion mean in a manufacturing context. We’ll focus on statistics that support inclusive hiring, retention, and team performance. Key Topics National and sector-specific data on women in trades Retention, safety, and productivity indicators Why DEI efforts fail—and what to track Learning Outcomes Understand how data supports the...
This data-driven session explores what equity, diversity, and inclusion mean in a manufacturing context. We’ll focus on statistics that support inclusive hiring, retention, and team performance. Learning Outcomes Understand how data supports the case for gender inclusion in manufacturing Use statistics to build internal support for inclusive change Identify KPIs and indicators to measure inclusion...
An engaging session on exporting strategies and market diversification with global trade expert Dave Archer, “The Export Coach.” In this 45-minute presentation, Dave will share ten practical tips for Canadian manufacturers looking to expand into new markets and reduce the impact of tariffs.
We spend more waking hours at work than anywhere else — so it shouldn’t feel like something we just survive! This session explores how to reconnect with what makes work fulfilling, even in challenging environments. We’ll dive into the science of happiness and motivation, bust the myth that job satisfaction only comes from promotions or...
By working collaboratively with departments outside of Health and Safety, such as Engineering, Operations and Quality, ergonomics goals can be incorporated in earlier phases of large scale projects to minimize investment while maximizing benefits. This webinar will outline why it is critical to work as a cross-functional team to streamline processes, reduce workplace injuries, and...
Join Pierre Cléroux, Vice President, Research, and Chief Economist at BDC – Canada’s development bank – for the latest on the state of the Canadian economy, manufacturing, and highlights from BDC’s recently released Productivity study: Canadian Entrepreneurs on Productivity. Jean-Pierre (JP) Giroux, President of EMC, will provide an overview on the Issues Affecting EMC’s manufacturing network...
Get an overview of this tariff response initiative which is meant to support projects that would help companies boost their productivity, enhance competitiveness and reduce costs to mitigate the tariff impacts, and projects that enable greater resiliency among Canadian businesses through more robust domestic supply chains, enhanced internal trade, market diversification, and future-proofing operations. Through...
As robotics becomes more prevalent in the workplace, ensuring compliance with safety regulations is crucial! This session will cover the safety standards applicable to robotics, energy control through Lockout Tagout (LOTO), and best practices for robotic guarding. Organizations utilizing robotics will gain key takeaways to enhance workplace safety and compliance. Robots and safety compliance is...
An insightful webinar that will explore proactive strategies to help manufacturers manage benefits costs without compromising employee well-being. In this session, People Corporation will discuss: Key cost drivers in group benefits and how to mitigate them Alternative funding models and risk management approaches Practical steps to enhance cost efficiency while maintaining a competitive benefits package Don’t...