North America

Halifax: Designing the Connections That Help Talent Stay

Robyn Webb on how Halifax uses professional networks and the Connector Program to support talent retention.

The State of Talent Attraction in 2026: From Campaigns to Infrastructure

What 43 places across Europe and North America reveal about talent attraction, from who owns it to the services, funding and systems behind the proposition.

Montréal: Supporting the Talent Immigration Process to Foster Economic Development

Stéphane Paquet of Montréal International on making immigration easier to navigate for employers and international talent.

Ottawa: When Talent Attraction Becomes Hiring Infrastructure

Kim van der Horst on how Ottawa is connecting talent attraction with employer needs, labour-market intelligence and international recruitment.

David Gilbert on Place Leadership, Civic Confidence and Cleveland’s Evolution

Destination Cleveland CEO David Gilbert discusses place leadership, civic pride, destination marketing, talent attraction, and Cleveland's transformation.

America’s Best Cities 2026: A New Definition of Urban Competitiveness

What America's Best Cities ranking 2026 reveals for those in charge of place branding, city marketing, economic development.

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