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The Retail Insider Podcast NetworkSuzanne Sears (Best Retail Careers): New Canadians in Retail IndustryCraig and Suzanne Sears, the CEO and founder of Luxury Careers Canada discuss the challenges faced by new Canadians in securing employment, emphasizing the vast pool of highly educated, underemployed individuals in the Canadian workforce. She stresses the importance of retailers adapting to the reality that 35% of the workforce comprises new Canadians, urging a shift in mindset towards embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities. The conversation delves into discriminatory hiring practices, with Suzanne addressing the prevalent demand for "Canadian experience" and the need for a cultural shift in employers' expectations. She anticipates potential legal changes t...
2023-11-2609 minThe Retail Insider Podcast NetworkSuzanne Sears (Best Retail Careers): New Canadians in Retail IndustryCraig and Suzanne Sears, the CEO and founder of Luxury Careers Canada discuss the challenges faced by new Canadians in securing employment, emphasizing the vast pool of highly educated, underemployed individuals in the Canadian workforce. She stresses the importance of retailers adapting to the reality that 35% of the workforce comprises new Canadians, urging a shift in mindset towards embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities. The conversation delves into discriminatory hiring practices, with Suzanne addressing the prevalent demand for "Canadian experience" and the need for a cultural shift in employers' expectations. She anticipates potential legal changes t...
2023-11-2609 min
The Retail Insider Podcast NetworkSuzanne Sears (Best Retail Careers): Ontario's Salary Disclosure LegislationCraig and Suzanne Sears, CEO and founder of Luxury Careers Canada, discuss Ontario’s salary disclosure legislation. Suzanne provides valuable insights into the origins of this legislation, its initial cancellation by the Ford government, and its recent revival. The conversation delves into the legislation’s primary intent – addressing the gender pay gap and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the retail sector. The discussion further explores the potential repercussions for retailers, who may now be compelled to disclose salary ranges in job postings. Suzanne highlights the concerns within the industry, including the possibility of companies exploit...
2023-11-2413 minThe Retail Insider Podcast NetworkSuzanne Sears (Best Retail Careers): Ontario's Salary Disclosure LegislationCraig and Suzanne Sears, CEO and founder of Luxury Careers Canada, discuss Ontario’s salary disclosure legislation. Suzanne provides valuable insights into the origins of this legislation, its initial cancellation by the Ford government, and its recent revival. The conversation delves into the legislation’s primary intent – addressing the gender pay gap and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the retail sector. The discussion further explores the potential repercussions for retailers, who may now be compelled to disclose salary ranges in job postings. Suzanne highlights the concerns within the industry, including the possibility of companies exploit...
2023-11-2413 min
The Retail Insider Podcast NetworkSuzanne Sears (Best Retail Careers): Retail Staffing Challenges Last Year and 2023 Predictions~If you would like to subscribe to only interviews by Retail Insider, a separate "The Interview Series" podcast show is now available (link to Apple Podcast show). If you would like to subscribe to only Canadian retail discussions between Craig and Lee by Retail Insider, a separate "The Weekly" podcast show is now available (link to Apple Podcast show).~ Craig sits down with Suzanne Sears, founder and President of Best Retail Careers International and Luxury Careers Canada, to discuss the December job numbers in Canada and how they pertain to retail. They then discuss what S...
2023-01-1720 minThe Retail Insider Podcast NetworkSuzanne Sears (Best Retail Careers): Retail Staffing Challenges Last Year and 2023 Predictions~If you would like to subscribe to only interviews by Retail Insider, a separate "The Interview Series" podcast show is now available (link to Apple Podcast show). If you would like to subscribe to only Canadian retail discussions between Craig and Lee by Retail Insider, a separate "The Weekly" podcast show is now available (link to Apple Podcast show).~ Craig sits down with Suzanne Sears, founder and President of Best Retail Careers International and Luxury Careers Canada, to discuss the December job numbers in Canada and how they pertain to retail. They then discuss what S...
2023-01-1720 minThe Retail Insider Podcast NetworkSuzanne Sears (Best Retail Careers): Retail Staffing into 2023~If you would like to subscribe to only interviews by Retail Insider, a separate "The Interview Series" podcast show is now available (link to Apple Podcast show). If you would like to subscribe to only Canadian retail discussions between Craig and Lee by Retail Insider, a separate "The Weekly" podcast show is now available (link to Apple Podcast show).~ Craig sits down with Suzanne Sears, founder and President of Best Retail Careers International and Luxury Careers Canada, to discuss staffing at a challenging time for retailers in this country.Interviewed this episode:S...
2022-12-2125 minThe Retail Insider Podcast NetworkSuzanne Sears (Best Retail Careers): Retail Staffing into 2023~If you would like to subscribe to only interviews by Retail Insider, a separate "The Interview Series" podcast show is now available (link to Apple Podcast show). If you would like to subscribe to only Canadian retail discussions between Craig and Lee by Retail Insider, a separate "The Weekly" podcast show is now available (link to Apple Podcast show).~ Craig sits down with Suzanne Sears, founder and President of Best Retail Careers International and Luxury Careers Canada, to discuss staffing at a challenging time for retailers in this country.Interviewed this episode:S...
2022-12-2125 minThe Retail Insider Podcast NetworkSuzanne Sears (Best Retail Careers: Record-Low Unemployment~If you would like to subscribe to only interviews by Retail Insider, a separate "The Interview Series" podcast show is now available (link to Apple Podcast show). If you would like to subscribe to only Canadian retail discussions between Craig and Lee by Retail Insider, a separate "The Weekly" podcast show is now available (link to Apple Podcast show).~ Craig sits down with Suzanne Sears, founder and President of Best Retail Careers International, Retail Staffing Canada and Luxury Careers Canada, to discuss the most recent jobs report showing record-low unemployment. Retailers continue to struggle to f...
2022-07-1832 minThe Retail Insider Podcast NetworkSuzanne Sears (Best Retail Careers: Record-Low Unemployment~If you would like to subscribe to only interviews by Retail Insider, a separate "The Interview Series" podcast show is now available (link to Apple Podcast show). If you would like to subscribe to only Canadian retail discussions between Craig and Lee by Retail Insider, a separate "The Weekly" podcast show is now available (link to Apple Podcast show).~ Craig sits down with Suzanne Sears, founder and President of Best Retail Careers International, Retail Staffing Canada and Luxury Careers Canada, to discuss the most recent jobs report showing record-low unemployment. Retailers continue to struggle to f...
2022-07-1832 minThe Retail Insider Podcast NetworkSuzanne Sears (Best Retail Careers): COVID Retail Staffing Challenges~If you would like to subscribe to only interviews by Retail Insider, a separate "The Interview Series" podcast show is now available (link to Apple Podcast show)~Craig and Suzanne discuss COVID’s impact on retail staffing in Canada, including the challenges being faced due to shortages and options to improve the situation. Interviewed this episode:Suzanne Sears, President of Best Retail Careers International Inc. The Interview Series podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Over...
2021-12-1022 minThe Retail Insider Podcast NetworkSuzanne Sears (Best Retail Careers): COVID Retail Staffing Challenges~If you would like to subscribe to only interviews by Retail Insider, a separate "The Interview Series" podcast show is now available (link to Apple Podcast show)~Craig and Suzanne discuss COVID’s impact on retail staffing in Canada, including the challenges being faced due to shortages and options to improve the situation. Interviewed this episode:Suzanne Sears, President of Best Retail Careers International Inc. The Interview Series podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Over...
2021-12-1022 minThe Retail Insider Podcast NetworkSuzanne Sears (Best Retail Careers): Vaccine Passports and Retail~If you would like to subscribe to only interviews by Retail Insider, a separate "The Interview Series" podcast show is now available (link to Apple Podcast show)~Craig and industry recruiter Suzanne Sears of Best Retail Careers Int’l. discuss why many retailers in Canada are demanding staff are vaccinated while also supporting vaccine passports. Interviewed this episode:Suzanne Sears, President of Best Retail Careers International Inc.Best Retail Careers International Inc. The Interview Series podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or th...
2021-09-2225 minThe Retail Insider Podcast NetworkSuzanne Sears (Best Retail Careers): Vaccine Passports and Retail~If you would like to subscribe to only interviews by Retail Insider, a separate "The Interview Series" podcast show is now available (link to Apple Podcast show)~Craig and industry recruiter Suzanne Sears of Best Retail Careers Int’l. discuss why many retailers in Canada are demanding staff are vaccinated while also supporting vaccine passports. Interviewed this episode:Suzanne Sears, President of Best Retail Careers International Inc.Best Retail Careers International Inc. The Interview Series podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or th...
2021-09-2225 min