Event: Enhancing Employee Value Proposition and Living Wage Awareness

Enhancing Employee Value Proposition & Living Wage Awareness
Event date: November 14th, 2024
Event time: 9:00 am
Event location: Virtual Event

Event Overview

  • Date & Time: November 14, 2024, 9:00 – 10:00 am
  • Location: Virtual
  • Audience: Employers, HR professionals, business leaders, and community members interested in talent retention and wage issues in the workforce

Purpose
This session will provide a focused discussion on two critical components for building a resilient and attractive workplace: enhancing the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and understanding the living wage in Lethbridge. Attendees will gain practical insights into structuring a compelling EVP to attract and retain top talent and learn about living wage considerations that impact our community.


Event Focus and Key Topics

  1. Defining and Communicating Your Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
    • Presenter: Jason Donkersgoed, Lethbridge Polytechnic
    • Session Overview: Jason will guide attendees on developing and clearly communicating an effective EVP. This session will cover the core components of EVP and how organizations can use it to boost recruitment and retention by aligning workplace offerings with employee expectations and values.
    • Key Takeaways:
      • The essentials of EVP and why it matters
      • Strategies for articulating and promoting EVP to potential and current employees
      • Practical steps to differentiate your organization as an employer of choice
  2. Living Wage in Lethbridge
    • Presenter: Ryan Lacanilao, Alberta Living Wage Network
    • Session Overview: Ryan will explore the concept of a living wage, sharing insights on why it’s a vital part of a sustainable Employee Value Proposition. He will highlight Lethbridge’s distinction as having the highest per capita rate of living wage employers, providing inspiration and best practices for organizations interested in offering a living wage.
    • Key Takeaways:
      • The benefits of offering a living wage and how it relates to employee wellbeing
      • How a living wage contributes to a strong EVP
      • Steps to incorporate living wage principles into your workplace practices

Additional Elements

  • Interactive Q&A: Each speaker will take questions from the audience, allowing for a deeper dive into specific challenges and solutions relevant to attendees.
  • Open Call for Suggestions: Attendees are encouraged to share additional topic ideas and requests for future sessions, ensuring ongoing relevance and value for our business community.

This event will equip business leaders with actionable strategies to enhance their Employee Value Proposition and align wage practices with community standards. Together, these tools will help create workplaces that are both attractive and supportive, contributing to a vibrant local economy.

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