Tips & Training

I recently facilitated a workshop to support employment counsellors working with clients who are frustrated and discouraged by a lengthy job search. I asked the group, “Imagine we are building...

The sandwich generation refers to working adults, typically between ages 30 and 50, who simultaneously care for both their children and aging parents. According to 2022 Statistics Canada findings, 1.8 million Canadians...

When entering the workforce for the first time as a teenager, you experience a predicament whereby employers will only hire you if you have work experience but unfortunately can’t get...

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving job market, navigating a career can feel like sailing through uncharted waters. The Career Sailboat Model (CSM), developed by Korkut-Owen et al., (2014; 2023), offers...

Finding meaningful employment is a key part of reintegration for formerly incarcerated individuals. Yet, a criminal record can pose major challenges in job search. These curated resources – including articles,...

You were excited when HR reached out: “We’d like to consider you for an internal role.”  You prepped hard, nailed the interviews and felt confident walking out.  Then the call...

Bipolar disorder is a medical condition that affects brain function and leads to dramatic changes in mood. These shifts can be so intense that they affect daily life, from work...

This article was originally published on CharityVillage and has been reprinted with permission.  In my role as a career practitioner working with newcomers to Canada, it’s essential for me to...

This article discusses the challenges that can arise when transitioning from a frontline role to a leadership role, and offers advice on how to support a worker with making that...

In the chaos of 2020, I had one of those now-or-never moments. The world was shifting fast, and I could feel myself changing, too. Like so many others, I started...