The Learning Blog

In today’s municipal environment, employee retention, engagement, and organizational performance are closely tied to workplace culture. While compensation and workload influence turnover, employees most often stay or leave based on their day-to-day experience with their leaders and the culture those leaders’ shape. When leadership practices are inconsistent, unclear, or ineffective, ....

Municipalities across Canada are entering a period of significant organizational change. A generation of senior leaders, many with decades of service, deep community relationships, and an encyclopedic understanding of municipal operations are preparing to retire. In Ontario, the appeal of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) makes the decision ....

High‑quality onboarding sets the tone for an employee’s municipal career, but its real power comes when training courses are paired with meaningful practice on the job. When municipalities provide clear, practical orientation training and then reinforce it through hands‑on application, new employees don’t just learn the material, they internalize it. ....

In a market where salaries and perks steal the spotlight, one powerful tool remains underused, and it could change everything. The race for talent is fierce, and municipalities are up against private employers offering speed, flexibility, and higher salaries. But there is one advantage municipalities often overlook: TRAINING. Used strategically, ....

Summer is an exciting time for young people with many entering the workforce for the first time. Whether it’s working at a retail store, restaurant, camp, or construction site, these first jobs are more than just a pay cheque, they’re a chance to build experience, confidence, and responsibility. But there’s ....