Trust, integrity, and respect. These are part of the core values that the team behind Next Gen Hub Inc. (NGH) and Safety Training Consulting Ltd. (STC) bring to the table. A passion for helping others ensure their workplaces are not only productive but also safe.
Deborah Joslin, CEO and HR Safety Specialist of NGH and STC, grew up in Muskoka with entrepreneurship as part of her DNA. Raised in a family of entrepreneurs, she always knew she would end up having her own business someday. When she opened the doors to Next Gen Hub Inc. and began helping clients with their accounting needs, she discovered her true calling – supporting others in realizing their potential in a meaningful way.
“I really like to help people,” Deborah shared in reflection with me during our conversation in our Behind The Village podcast. “Helping with business structure, development, and meeting requirements to help them succeed just made sense.”
This passion ultimately led her to expand her services to Human Resources (HR) and open a safety consulting and training company (STC), making it possible for businesses to thrive, win contracts or be chosen for projects, while ensuring compliance with regulations.
David Ardito complements Deborah’s vision as the Training and Compliance Manager of the NGH/STC team. For David, his journey into health and safety started after he experienced a workplace accident involving heavy machinery. The incident served as a wake-up call that fueled his desire to prevent similar experiences from occurring for others.
“I want to make sure what happened to me doesn’t happen to anybody else,” David states. His dedication to creating safer work environments speaks volumes about both the personal experiences that shaped him and the commitment he brings to his role.
According to David, safety training is about arming employees with the knowledge they need to operate safely within any work environment. From understanding equipment regulations to recognizing hazards like chemicals or workplace violence. Safety training ensures workers can minimize the risk of their roles.
As David explains: “The goal behind safety training is always to try to teach somebody at least one or two new things they didn’t know.” This understanding can often mean the difference between life and death on hazardous job sites.
They emphasize that everyone deserves some level of safety training—regardless of whether they’re working in construction or at an office desk because risks exist in every aspect of life.
At NGH/STC, safety training encompasses more than merely checking legal boxes and compliance; it’s about nurturing relationships built on trust and care too. They see themselves as partners who genuinely invest time in understanding clients’ unique challenges—helping them formulate comprehensive plans tailored specifically for their needs.
Deborah also mentions how they assist businesses: “We offer support for companies of any size when their internal HR and safety teams are overwhelmed or have a project to complete.” They strive toward demystifying complex HR and safety matters so that owners feel empowered rather than overwhelmed by managing teams and Ministry workplace inspections.
Their extensive services ranging from accounting, payroll, HR, to safety training, means they can help companies place an important emphasis on creating cultures prioritizing employee well-being and productivity—a long term commitment rather than temporary compliance.
To learn more about how they can help your organization maximize its potential effectively visit nextgenhub.ca and safetytrainingandconsulting.ca or reach out info@nghstc.ca. You can also check out the full interview in our Behind The Village Podcast by visiting The Villager website.
