Why these women have given up on ‘having it all’
COVID caused many people to make significant life changes as the ability to balance work and personal lives became even more challenging....
Why traditional careers advice doesn’t work for neurodivergent people
When neurodiverse people face pressure to change themselves to be employed, it negatively affects performance and mental health. This makes it particularly important for them to reflect on their strengths...
She’s trilingual, has a PhD and loads of work experience. Why was getting a job in Canada an ordeal?
Study shows many immigrant women searching for jobs in Canada are downplaying their credentials or making changes to their name, accent or appearance to try to ‘fit’ perceived cultural expectations...
Collaborative innovation needed to support newcomers in rural communities
Experts say capacity building and resources are urgently needed to help residents and service providers in rural areas better understand immigrants' unique needs....
The power of mentoring to support diversity, equity and inclusion within companies
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) has proven to be a valuable organizational lever in many companies. The benefits are numerous, as explained by a group of experts in Forbes: better...
How learning I’m autistic changed the way I work
After learning she was autistic at 38, writer and podcaster Tara McMullin began reassessing what she needed to thrive at her job....
Creating a better hiring experience in supported employment
Employers are focusing on making their workplaces more diverse and inclusive, but hiring practices continue to present challenges for many jobseekers. ...
Canada welcomed record number of new international students in 2021
Canada saw nearly 450,000 new study permits take effect last year, a staggering figure that easily broke the previous all-time record set in 2019. ...
An introduction to successful practices for serving trans students
When working with trans students, college and university career services practitioners should recognize that, while there exist successful practices for service of trans clientele, each student may present with specific...
How moms-to-be get to act more like dads
The liberation of being pregnant on Zoom and not in the office. I didn’t intentionally hide my pregnancy from a majority of my colleagues. It just didn’t often come up....