Diversity

With Canada set to welcome 330,000 new permanent residents this year, a timely, CERIC-funded research report examines the nature of the settlement sector in Canada and the competencies of the...

They are not in the office during meetings. We don’t necessarily include them from day one. Whether we realize it or not, they impact significantly success or failure as we...

Newcomer Canadians are a diverse group with a wide range in work experience. However, even clients with extensive prior work experience may need assistance navigating the Canadian employment landscape. These...

Did you know that an estimated 80% of workers in the non-profit sector across Ontario and Canada are women? The women working in the sector are awesome. They bring with...

stig·ma: a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person (English Oxford Dictionary). Lisa’s story: My views on disability have evolved dramatically. When I first started employment...

Accessibility is an important step on the way to inclusion, which supports thriving, diverse workplaces. But accessibility is multi-dimensional – going far beyond wheelchair ramps – and employers might not...

As career development practitioners, we are often tasked with helping people make sense of their lives both within and outside of the workplace. We help people understand who they are...

Immigrants and refugees can face unique barriers compared to other jobseekers when entering the Canadian workforce. Language skills, lack of familiarity with the Canadian job market, trauma and discrimination are...

Most of us tend to hang around with people who are “like us,” that is, who share commonalities in background, personality, interests, and yes, age. In the workplace, this can...

Many people who live on the autism spectrum are under- or unemployed, but with some support, this differently talented group can offer a lot to the workforce. The prevalence of...