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Evolution of Employer Relations. = Great Job matching, development, internship, trials etc…. Topics. Relationship Building methods. Communication styles. Gauge Success. Finding who to approach. Messaging. Purpose. Connect. Communication methods. Purpose.
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Evolution of Employer Relations = Great Job matching, development, internship, trials etc….
Topics Relationship Building methods Communication styles Gauge Success Finding who to approach Messaging Purpose Connect Communication methods
Purpose • To learn from each other and experiences • Experiences always good ????? • Best practices and WHY they became a best practice • Quantity vs Quality – discussion….. When and why do we need both • Meet client and employer AND Ministry expectations – KEEP the balance • Outcomes OutcomesOutcomesOutcomesOutcomes
Finding who to approach ? ? ? ? ? CEO President Manager HR Sales Reception Front line worker • Know your clientele • Does the right kind of opportunities exist in your area • What if it doesn’t • What level / role of person in a company is best to connect to • Where to go…. BIA’s, Meetup’s, Networking events, Chamber of Commerce breakfasts’, BNI’s www.bni.com • Other sources to find opportunities ???
Relationship building methods • Local site • Head Offices • “Groups” ie: York Entertainment (all restaurants in the area) • Franchises vs Corporate • Associations – for trades • Labour groups • Lead generation • Referrals =
Messaging to manage expectations • Have you had to “repair” a relationship ? - please share • Should you talk or listen first ? • Hear what you say • Set the tone • Set the limits – what does that mean? • Clear & precise • Is it important to back up a conversation with an email - thoughts ?
Connect …. Then cultivate • In person • On social media • FB • Linkedin • Twitter • Blogs on business • Chamber of Commerce • Business associations • Meetup.com events • Others ???? • “Have the discussion ! “ – its about timing • Follow up – use calendar – listing for timing clues
Communications methods • How do you communicate at the onset of a potential business relationship? • How and when do you follow up? • What method have you found to be most effective? • Is method of communications different with various industries? • If so why ? • If not why ? • Best Practices of communications methods ?????
Communications styles • Discuss which ones we use • In which order • Does the order change • Which one is used for what purpose ?
How to gauge success • Repeat engagement • Continue to engage EVEN IF 1st match does not work out • Provide referrals • Do not take advantage • Philanthropy toward service provider • See you / your service as a valuable community resource • They call for related services we may be able to assist in referral for them…. i.e. IRAP, MEDI etc….
Connects people Connects people Connects people Connects people Connects people
Thank you Steven Boucher sboucher@ysb.ca Youth Job Connection (YJC) Employment & Career Consultant / Employer Services Cellular: 613.290.0469 Karen Lavoie Klavoie@ysb.ca YSB/ :ITO 2.0 Employment Services Employment & Career Consultant / Employer Services Cellular: 613.552.4309 www.ysbes.ca