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Montreal furniture company hires dozens of Ukrainian newcomers since war began

She approached her human resources director asking if the company would be willing to hire some Ukrainians to work in the furniture factory, and was told so long as she could help translate, they were welcome.

Since last February, 75 Ukrainians have found employment there — so many that the company has been able to create a new production line. “At that time, we had a lot of jobs to fill, we had a lack of personnel, so it was a good fit,” said Mélissa Forget, Elran’s HR director. The company says beyond a job, it was also important for them to make sure their new employees felt welcome in their new province.

 

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