Finding and keeping workers who have the knowledge and skills needed to get the job done is necessary for success in any business. Integrating Essential Skills into the workplace can help to enhance recruitment and retention practices, and achieve better results.

Use these tools to:

• learn more about Essential Skills and how they can contribute to workplace success;
• integrate Essential Skills into recruitment practices (e.g. job descriptions, advertisements, selection processes);
• better understand the Essential Skills strengths and areas for improvement of workers and the organization as a whole; and
• integrate Essential Skills upgrading into training and development programs.

Examples of Tools Used by Employers and HR Professionals:

• Academic Institution
• Employer
• Immigrant Serving Organization
• Federal Government
• Provincial Government
• Territorial Government
• Employment Support Services
• Other partner