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Mini Markets Big Impact LLMP 2024

2023 started with a huge demand for workers. By September, demand fell with some employers still needing help and others putting a pause on...

Annual General Meeting- 2026

The Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin invites you to join us for our Annual General Meeting as we celebrate another rewarding year...

EmployerOne 2026 Report Now Live!

After crunching the numbers and analyzing responses from our EmployerOne 2026 Survey, we are excited to share that the report has been launched! This...

“Talk With Me!” Staff Retention, Attraction & Growth in the Caring Sectors

Read real advice and quotes from staff who work at companies and organizations within the Caring sectors. This feedback comes directly from the people...

Moving Towards Our Future Together – LLMP 2026 Report Now Live!

The Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin is proud to share the 2026 Local Labour Market Plan! To summarize our CEO Charlene Hofbauer,...

Caring Workforce Survey

The Caring sectors are experiencing wide-spread and difficult staffing challenges, such as staff shortages, high staff turnover, and burnout. Waterloo Region, Guelph-Wellington, and Dufferin...

Join Our Board of Directors

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in your community? The Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin is currently seeking a Director...

Growing Your Workforce 2025 Agenda

November 20, 2025 *Please note that this page will continue to be updated as speakers and topics are confirmed and thus is subject to...

Free Salary Comparisons

Are big-name salary guides out of reach? Salary surveys from corporations like Mercer or Hays can be expensive for small and medium-sized businesses. Industry...

This report is for youth!

Our 2025 co-op student Tasbiha Khan from St. Benedict’s Catholic Secondary School explores how automation is transforming entry-level jobs, and what that means for...

Immigrant Workforce Research Report Now Live!

We are excited to announce the completion of the Immigrant Workforce Commuting Research for the Guelph-Wellington and Dufferin regions. This research was conducted in...