Overview
This unit will introduce you to an important source of skilled applicants – the hidden labour market. At the end of the unit, you will be able to describe this unique market and the applicants who could be a perfect fit for your business. You will also discover how to connect with these applicants, develop useful hiring techniques, discover sources of financial assistance and additional resources to aid you in your search.
At the end of this unit, you will be able to:
- Describe what is meant by “the hidden labour market”
- Describe applicants who make up the hidden labour market and how to connect with them
- Explain why diversity in hiring is part of good business
- Describe useful hiring techniques for the hidden labour market
- Discover sources of financial assistance when hiring in the hidden labour market
- Explore websites and other resources to learn more about the hidden labour market
Author Overview
Linda Eligh, M.A. is an organizational development consultant, specializing in strategic human resources, change management and innovation. Her company, Springboard to Innovation Inc., is based in London, Ontario (www.springboardtoinnovation.com).
Linda Eligh has a B.A. (Sociology) and a Certificate in Personnel and Industrial Relations from the University of Guelph, and an M.A. in Leadership and Training from Royal Roads University. In addition to teaching various topics in human resources and organizational behaviour at the University of Guelph and the University of Western Ontario for the past three years, Linda’s professional experience includes thirteen years in Human Resources at Johnson & Johnson, six years in various law firms in Alberta and Ontario, and five years in consulting, facilitation and training with private, non-profit and public sector organizations. Linda has provided coaching to numerous small business owners on issues of growth and management, as well as facilitating sessions for human resources planning or creative problem solving. Recently she has acquired part ownership in a Mail Boxes Etc. franchise located in London.
Linda has been a member of the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario (HRPAO) for 19 years, and the Canadian Association of Management Consulting (CAMC) for 5 years. For the past twenty years, she had broadened her knowledge of business and organizational issues through extensive involvement with boards and committees in the areas of social services, substance abuse/mental health, civic organizations and the arts. Her current involvement in community leadership includes the London Chamber , the Canadian Cancer Society and the Thames Valley Children’s Center.
