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SUMMARY:Webinar: Work-Sharing Program & Worker Retention Grant
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	Protect Your People. Protect Your Business. Keep your team. Red
	uce costs. Navigate uncertainty with confidence. When business conditions 
	shift\, your workforce shouldn’t be your first sacrifice. Join Service C
	anada for a practical webinar on how the Work-Sharing Program can help you
	 retain your skilled employees while adapting to economic challenges. What
	 You’ll Learn How the Work-Sharing Program helps avoid layoffs by sharin
	g available work across your team Ways to reduce costs while maintaining o
	perations during slowdowns How to retain skilled workers so you’re ready
	 when business rebounds Details on the NEW Worker Retention Grant\, includ
	ing funding for employee training Updates on expanded eligibility and exte
	nded program timelines Why This Matters for Hamilton Businesses Economic p
	ressures\, including tariffs and shifting demand\, are creating real chall
	enges for employers. This session gives you practical tools to stabilize y
	our workforce today while preparing for tomorrow’s growth. Key Program H
	ighlights Prevent layoffs and keep your team intact Agreements now availab
	le for up to 76 weeks Expanded eligibility for seasonal and tariff-impacte
	d businesses Employees continue earning while working reduced hours Access
	 funding to upskill your workforce during downtime Are You Eligible? You m
	ay qualify if your business: Has been operating in Canada for at least 2 y
	ears (or 1 year if tariff-impacted) Is experiencing a temporary slowdown i
	n business activity Has employees eligible for Employment Insurance who ar
	e willing to share available work Who Should Attend Business owners and op
	erators HR leaders and people managers Manufacturers\, logistics\, and tra
	de-exposed sectors Any employer looking to retain talent during uncertain 
	times
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