Diversity

Returning to work after an injury or illness often comes with many challenges. Research shows that social support plays a crucial role in making this transition successful and sustainable. For...

Before moving to Canada six months ago, Karim was a pharmacist in his home country of Syria. He used to have his own pharmacy and had good relations with suppliers...

Non-Status Indigenous Peoples face unique challenges when it comes to employment. Unlike Status Indians, they don’t have access to the same government programs and services, which can make it harder...

“Mummy, where are my silky socks and my oversized Roots sweater?” I stir awake to this softly spoken inquiry by my daughter. It’s 7:30 a.m. on a Tuesday, and in...

 The Government of Canada recently introduced changes to international student permit applications, study permits and pathways to permanent residency after graduation. For 2024, the intake cap on international student applications...

Looking around your community, what do you notice about who’s working and who isn’t? Are some groups of people systemically excluded from the local workforce?   You’ve likely heard employers lament...

In an article I co-wrote for CareerWise with my colleague Sonam Wangmo, titled “Capitalist language in career services harms practitioners and participants,” we critiqued the increasing tendency in career development...

In recent years, there has been a notable shift in hiring practices toward greater objectivity and fairness. More and more, employers are moving away from requesting individuals disclose certain personal...

Trauma-informed practices and approaches are becoming a hot topic within the career development field. Trauma-informed approaches allow career practitioners to create a greater net of support for those we serve,...

The Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) says “the idea behind neurodiversity is that it is acceptable for people to have brains that function differently, and that there is...