Looking to diversity to meet labour needs in Canada and the US
Case studies from the US and Canada show rural communities and industries are adopting creative approaches to attract new talent....
Balancing adaption and access: Career services’ response to COVID
Being able to respond quickly to changes in the economy, from a local business closing to a global pandemic, is one of the strengths that career practitioners and agencies bring...
Helping mature clients navigate job search trends
Career professionals have a broad range of tools for success when working with mature clients who have been in full-time management or administrative roles for 10+ years with the same...
Helping clients answer the big post-lockdown interview question
As a teacher in the Workplace Preparation Program (WPP) at Mohawk College in Hamilton, ON, I understand the concern my student professionals feel about job searching in the age of...
The aging workforce: Sustaining motivation and engagement amid COVID-19
Aging populations and workforce skills gaps are global challenges, not unique to Canada (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2018; United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division,...
Immigration pilot program takes aim at labour shortages in Manitoba
Proven track record of retaining newcomers made Brandon an ideal locale to test out Rural Northern Immigration Pilot....
Making meaningful connections: LGBTQ2+ communications
How would you describe the afternoon sky if there were no word for the colour blue? You might talk about its vastness or explain the way it transforms as nighttime...
5 books on racism and social justice from Black Canadian authors
Over the past week, thousands of people have come together in protests across Canada – from Kitchener, ON to Calgary, from Halifax to Vancouver – in solidarity with massive U.S. demonstrations prompted by the killing of George...
To build an inclusive workplace, start with CQ – cultural intelligence
The beauty of the cultural diversity of Canada can also make interactions in the workplace tricky. I remember the first day I landed in Canada as a permanent resident. Nothing...
5 questions to help Baby Boomers create a career development plan
When was the last time you had a career development plan? Most jobseekers who joined the workforce during the 60s, 70s or 80s remember sitting down with their managers once...