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As part of the TADE program, this toolkit provides practical tools and processes for recruiting, hiring, and engaging digital employees.  \nThe Information and Communications Technology Council  \nThe Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is a not-for-profit national centre of expertise for strengthening Canada’s digital advantage in a global economy. Through trusted research, practical policy advice, and creative capacity building programs, ICTC fosters globally competitive Canadian industries enabled by innovative and diverse digital talents. In partnership with an expansive network of industry leaders, academic partners, and policy makers across Canada, ICTC has empowered a robust and inclusive digital economy for over 25 years.  \nDisclaimer  \nThe information contained in this resource was created based on current (2021) resources and identifies challenges to attracting and retaining digital talent. This material is meant to provide small and medium sized businesses easy-to-use information to improve HR management practices. It was created to assist a wide range of organizations and industries.  \nThese materials introduce useful and straightforward HR management concepts and practices and are not intended to serve as solutions to complex issues. This document does not provide legal advice. In the case of a complex HR issue, you should consult with an HR professional who has the appropriate qualifications, or a lawyer.  \nReasonable efforts have also been made to ensure that the information provided here is accurate, but this does not guarantee its accuracy. References and links to other resources and websites do not imply any endorsement of these resources. Under no circumstances will ICTC or any other contributor to this content, linked resources, or templates be held liable.  \nTable of Contents  \nIntroduction 5  \nGlossary of Terms 7  \nHow to Use the Toolkit 8  \nKey Legislation and Government Programs 9  \nSection 1: The Digital Workforce 10  \nOverview 10  \nExample Company: Awesome Systems IT Co. 10  \nSection 2: Finding Digital Employees 12  \nOverview 12  \nPlan Your Hiring Goals 12  \nPre-Hiring Worksheet 13  \nDeveloping a Job Description 13  \nJob Description Categories 14  \nSample Digital Job Descriptions 14  \nExample Job Description 18  \nWrite a Job Posting Ad 19  \nJob Ad Template 20  \nExample Job Ad 21  \nShare Your Job Ad 22  \nInterviewing & Hiring 24  \nScreening 24  \nInterviewing 25  \nSample Interview Guide 28  \nInterview Resources 32  \nCandidate Evaluation 32  \nHiring for a Diverse & Inclusive Workplace 34  \nJob Offers 35  \nExample Job Offer 36  \nSection 3: Engaging Digital Employees 37  \nOverview 37  \nOnboarding Plan 37  \nCreating a Great Workplace 39  \nWorkplace Practices 40  \nSection 4: Retaining Digital Employees 42  \nOverview 42  \nCreating a Workplace Community 43  \nUnderstand Why Employees Stay 44  \nTraining and Development 44  \nCompensation and Rewards 45  \nReferences 47  \nIntroduction  \nAlberta’s digital workforce (comprised of tech workers across non-tech sectors and those working for any oneof Alberta’s 3,000 tech companies1) is growing. 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