Why Hire Global Talent

Unlock innovation, culture, growth

Scaling Workforce

Improving Retention

Productivity Gains

A 10% increase in immigrant employee share yields 1.9% more productivity growth, according to Statistics Canada.

Innovation Premium

A BCG study found that companies with above-average diversity on their leadership teams report higher innovation returns.

Financial Advantage

Companies in the top quartile of gender and ethnic diversity are more likely to outperform financially, says McKinsey.

Your Talent Source

Tap into International Candidate Pools

Immigrant professionals offer hard-to-find skills, global networks, and fresh domain knowledge.

Immigrant and internationally trained professionals bring advanced skills, cross-border perspectives, and experience that can help you expand, innovate, break into new markets, and better serve diverse customers.

By broadening your hiring channels to include global talent, you gain access to a deeper bench of qualifications where domestic supply is tight.

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Fuel Innovation, Fill Talent Gaps, and Retain Top Performers

Drive Innovation

Diverse teams fuse different cultural, educational, and cognitive approaches, enabling more creative problem solving, new product ideas, and adaptive strategies.

Hire Talent

Opening roles to immigrant candidates widens your talent pipeline, reduces hiring gaps, and secures specialized skills not always available locally.

Retain Talent

Inclusive and multicultural workplaces increase engagement, loyalty, and retention, reducing turnover and costs while strengthening internal culture.

Return on Investment

The Business Impact of Global Hires

Immigrant-inclusive firms are more likely to lead in growth and innovation metrics.

Hiring global talent yields tangible returns. Statistics Canada research shows that increasing immigrant share by 10 percentage points correlates with 1.9% productivity gains.

Global studies, including those from BCG, show that diverse leadership correlates with better innovation outcomes and financial performance. Work with us today to turn immigrant talent integration into a measurable advantage.

Impact & Insight

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Learning & Programs

Access our suite of resources and programs to integrate immigrant talent.

IEC-BC’s Learning resources equip your business with practical, real-world best practices, tips, and guides to hire and onboard globally trained professionals.

Our programs, such as TalentConnect, Connections Events, and our Talent initiatives, can help you connect with skilled, job-ready newcomer talent.

For Employers