Why Hire Refugees? This presentation will give employers great reasons why they should hire refugees (especially with the current labour shortage in Abbotsford), how their businesses and bottom lines will benefit, as well as provide information on how to onboard and integrate refugees into their workforce successfully. You'll also learn from success stories to help understand what's in it for them!
About our Speaker
Richard Belcham, Executive Director Inasmuch Community Society here in Abbotsford. Inasmuch provides transition housing, settlement services and customized employment support for refugee claimants in the Fraser Valley. Prior to working for Inasmuch he was Employee Experience Manager at Phantom Screens. He has an extensive background in HR, corporate communications and marketing. Originally from the UK, Richard immigrated to Canada in 2011 with his wife and small dog and has been a resident of the Fraser Valley ever since.