The document discusses challenges facing employers in Canada including a declining labor force and increasing need for skilled employees. It outlines strategies employers are using to attract, engage, and retain skilled staff such as paying employees to train others, recruiting underutilized groups, and promoting education. The document emphasizes that employers will need to better manage skills, attract the right people, and engage employees to maintain a competitive edge. It also stresses the importance of hiring good employees who are self-motivated, take responsibility, respect others, and understand the business.

9. Employers Need Good Employees