Human resources leaders recognize the potential that skilled immigrants offer, such as fuelling innovation, linking to increasingly diverse domestic customers and maximizing global business opportunities in international markets.

As a long-time media partner of the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC)’s Immigrant Success (IS) Awards,Canadian HR Reporter presents the Individual Achievement Award every year and has recognized five leaders who have successfully leveraged immigrant talent.

While these winners come from a diverse range of industries and organizations, they share many common best practices for building workplaces that are inclusive of skilled immigrants. Are you familiar with these best practices?

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Source: Canadian HR Reporter

Are you or someone you know a leader in skilled immigrant integration? If yes, submit a nomination for the Canadian HR Reporter Individual Achievement award or one of three other IS Awards. Visit www.isawards.ca for more information. Nominations are open until Nov. 15, 2012.