This pilot in Surrey, British Columbia is using the behavioural economics concept of “nudging” in order to understand the behaviours and choices of small business employers in the hospitality sector towards recruiting and hiring Privately Sponsored and Government Assisted refugees.
Published: March 2018
Capability: Program Evaluation/ Performance Measurement - Behavioural Economics
Policy Area: Adult Learning - Adult Training - Literacy and Essential Skills, Career Development and LMI, Employment - Employment Supports and Services - Employment Programs, Newcomers Labour Market Integration
Population: Newcomers
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