Diversity

A few years ago, I used to conduct interviews and I remember one thing clearly: when a candidate got scattered, when their ideas spilled out in every direction, it didn't...

Originally published in 2023. Updated June 2026. The pursuit of meaningful employment is vital to securing the well-being and essential needs of refugees. Here are resources that career professionals can...

Originally published in 2023. Updated in May 2026. Pride Month offers an important moment to reflect on how employers can better support 2SLGBTQI+ clients in their career journeys throughout the...

What is self-advocacy and why does it matter for people with disabilities? The journey to and through employment is rooted in self-advocacy: the ability to ask effectively for what you...

Whether they are re-entering the workforce after parental leave or seeking career development support, mothers can face myriad challenges that are both structural and systemic. However, with the right supports,...

In today’s workplace, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are measured not only by representation but also by culture – how people feel, how they’re supported and whether they can truly...

Neurodivergent students bring real value to the workforce – yet too often face career systems not built for them. Career development practitioners (CDPs) are well positioned to bridge this gap,...

A candidate walks into the interview. Ten years of relevant experience, exceptional analytical ability, real and tangible creativity. Yet they leave without a callback. The format worked against them. Their...

Originally published in 2023. Updated in March 2026 by Samar Ismali. The employment rate for adults with autism in Canada was last reported to be 33% compared to 79% for...

Six pens. That’s what I had left when I packed up my booth at the end of Cannexus this year. Cannexus has become a yearly tradition for me; this year...