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$1.00 ILTON o * o * s + metrolandmedia ianChampion. CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY INSIDEKHALTON.COM THURSDAY 7 APRIL 13, 2017 THINKING OF MAKING A MoOvE? SOLD BY ALFRED Alfred Wensing Sale Represmteise Well Represcased 416â€"888â€"3078 (Wkce 906â€"478â€"4101 «en smmene io on «o momemes m ame 0n 64 pages _ _*_, * â€"f i o * Why is it Important to be an Employer of Choice? CCEOC Announces First Halton Employer of Choice Award Just hearing the phrase, "Employer of Choice", you may think of a few companies including You Tube, Google and Apple. Forward thinkâ€" ing companies understand that being recognized as a ‘top employer‘ is a crucial factor in finding new talent. Becoming an ‘employer of choice‘ is essenâ€" tial in today‘s increasingly tight labour market. A study done by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce found that while executives cited the need to attract good people as one of their top priorities, they also said that, "Gaining loyâ€" alty is a challenge. Retention and investing in people are key." Recently, a new program has been established to help businesses located in the Halton region in this regard. The CORPORATE CULTURE & EMPLOYER OF CHOICE RECOGNITION (CCEOC) recently announced the kickâ€"off of the Halton Employer of Choice Award. This award provides top local area businesses the opporâ€" tunity to get the recognition they deserve and promote a preferred employer brand in their communities. Metroland Media and its regional publicaâ€" tions has partnered with CCEOC Inc. as a media sponsor to bring this unique award to the region. CCEOC President Jeff Doran explains, "CCEOC has been working with leading orgaâ€" nizations throughout North America to help improve their cultural DNA, increase emâ€" ployee engagement and promote a preferred employer brand." Doran‘s company has been providing recogniâ€" tion and certification programs for specific marâ€" ket sectors since 2004. Fach _ continued pg. 2 | ‘€T judy Kepsiny 4 MMAM | NOIIdWVHI NYVIGVNYD NOLTIW woauoyeyaptsul