Labour market practices

59. We recommend that human resources personnel be trained in cultural sensitivity and equity issues and demonstrate an inclusive attitude in the recruitment and selection process.
    
    
60. We recommend that employers clearly and publicly articulate their criteria for recruiting personnel for entry-level positions to send adequate signals to students, parents, and professionals in the education system, and training providers about aptitudes, competencies, and qualifications required for those positions.
    
    
61. We recommend that sectoral organizations develop standards, where appropriate, and facilitate partnership initiatives with educational institutions and training providers.
    
    
62. We recommend that employers be required to give reasonable advance notice to employees being permanently laid off. Recommendation 3 of the Task Force on Labour Adjustment is fully supported.
    
    
63. We recommend that employers assist employees, who are affected by permanent layoff, in the transition process by allowing them time to pursue assessment, counselling, and training.
    
    
64. We recommend that employers consult workers or their representatives when reorganizing the workplace.
    
    
65. We recommend that employers examine their schedule of operations with a view to offering flexible working arrangements to workers.
    
    
66. Because the assessment and monitoring of employer-based training is of utmost importance, we recommend that the CLFDB undertake research to develop a standard approach to recording employer -- based training activities.
    
    
67. We recommend that employers, in consultation with workers or their representatives, develop and regularly update a training plan.