How to create an office that’s accessible to all
A 2018 study from Statistics Canada found that among those aged 25 to 64, people with disabilities were 30% less likely to be employed compared to their able-bodied employees. And...
3 Ways to Be a Better LGBTQ Ally in the Office
One of the biggest ways people can help is to actively create more inclusive spaces for their colleagues. In other words, make sure that every conversation, team and workplace relationship...
Hiring staff with intellectual disabilities is good for business
Both employers and jobseekers with intellectual disabilities stand to benefit from inclusive employment. This article offers advice on how to recruit employees with an intellectual disability, how to train and...
Number of employed immigrants in Canada reaches new high, even as more are welcomed in
The increase was likely driven in part by the country's strong job-creation run, which has encouraged companies to hire more people who usually find themselves at the margins of the...
Sustainable employment a challenge amid labour shortage
We have heard a lot about the labour shortage in recent years and we are likely to hear a lot more. We often hear about the negative consequences for companies...
One Billion People With Disabilities Just Hit The Business Radar
Serving the disability community is not only the right thing to do, but it is an opportunity far too big to miss. One annual report from Return on Investment compares the...
New loan program offers to help newcomers get their credentials recognized
Newcomers will now have access to a new federal loan program that will help get their credentials recognized in Canada. The Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund will pay up to...
Lack of time to retrain seen as risk to working women as automation spreads
Up to one-quarter of working women may need to move into higher-skilled jobs by 2030 due to the spread of automation and technology but many are at risk of not...
Unwrapping Workplace Neurodiversity in Five Steps
Some organizations are in danger of missing out on top talent due to a lack of knowledge around neurodiverse candidates, their strengths, challenges, and unique approaches to working....
Autistic job fairs seek to shift assumptions
One in 66 Canadians lives with autism, a neurological disorder that affects how the brain functions — often causing communication and social difficulties, as well as interest in a limited...