Welcome to the Workforce Attraction & Retention Employer Toolkit. Also known as WARET.

Ontario is currently facing a critical workforce shortage and businesses are left handling persistent challenges in recruiting and retaining top talent. That’s why Perth County and InvestStratford have partnered to create the Workplace Attraction & Retention Employer Toolkit (WARET), a comprehensive online resource that is focused on helping Ontario businesses implement programming that facilitates the attraction and retention of much-needed workers, providing them access to creative solutions to the labour shortage.

You're just two steps away from accessing innovative tools, templates, and other resources that you can implement right away!

1. Complete the form below to register for access to WARET.
2. Watch your inbox for an email from ecdev@perthcounty.ca with instructions on creating your log-in password.

Personal Information on this form is collected pursuant to Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001. It is to be used for the purpose of administering the County’s Economic Development program. Any questions regarding the collection, use and retention of personal information on this form can be directed to the Manager of Economic Development and Tourism, County of Perth, 1 Huron Street, Stratford Ontario N5A 5S4, 519-271-0531.

Perth County, the Stratford Economic Enterprise Development Corporation o/a investStratford, and HRP4B Inc. are referred to as the “Corporations”

Informational Disclaimer

The information shared on the Site is intended to serve for general, informational, and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.  Under no circumstance are the Corporations liable or responsible for any damages or loss of any kind arising out of the use of the information. The use of and reliance on the information is solely at the risk of the consumer. 

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