Workplace

In today’s workplace, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are measured not only by representation but also by culture – how people feel, how they’re supported and whether they can truly...

“Just one more minute.” “Just one more tweak.” Sound familiar? These thoughts surface at the finish line – the final email, the report, the outline. That is the undercurrent of...

Manufacturing layoffs across Canada are making headlines every week. Behind each announcement are real people trying to figure out what comes next. Through our work supporting jobseekers across North America,...

One of the quiet limitations of traditional career development practice is an over-reliance on seriousness. There is an implicit belief that the more significant the decision, the more serious and...

A candidate walks into the interview. Ten years of relevant experience, exceptional analytical ability, real and tangible creativity. Yet they leave without a callback. The format worked against them. Their...

Did you know that in Canada there are two ambassadors from Germany sharing one diplomatic post? It’s a married couple with three children. They rotate the ambassadorship every eight months. When the...

Six pens. That’s what I had left when I packed up my booth at the end of Cannexus this year. Cannexus has become a yearly tradition for me; this year...

Career service professionals are often asked a deceptively simple question: What makes a student job genuinely valuable for long-term career development? While advice focuses on sector choice or job titles,...

It’s no surprise that Gen Z workers are facing criticism as they enter the job market. Labels such as “unprofessional” and “unprepared” have been applied to this generation far too...

The recognition of acquired competencies (RAC) in vocational training is a structured process that allows individuals to obtain official recognition for the skills they have developed through their work experience,...