The skills-gap paradox
Canada’s small and medium-sized enterprises say they’re facing a skills gap. So, why aren’t they investing in talent?...
Skills development in a changing world of work
The nature of work is changing rapidly. As Canadians adapt, the skills development ecosystem is under pressure to adapt alongside them – ensuring that people are supported to thrive in...
Mentorship is critical to support reskilling and upskilling
As the pandemic continues, employers are seeing resignations from employees over work conditions, pay and the swaths of industries pivoting to digital automation. Workers have been compelled to think more...
Pandemic prompts mindset paradigm shift around ‘return to work’
The accommodations to support workers after an illness or injury are often best practices for all employees....
4 bold ideas for worker-centric LMI
From the rise of remote and gig work, to the eruption of the digital economy as expedited by COVID-19, many Canadians and newcomers are unsure about how to prepare for...
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...
Social mentalities: A new approach to career mindsets
An understanding of one’s needs at work, and how these may differ across individuals, may help foster more positive working relationships....
The empowered employee: Tips to navigate recruitment and retention
The competition for up-and-coming talent has become increasingly fierce. As such, the rules of engagement have changed considerably. Organizations are now functioning in the world of the empowered employee, who...
The power of why: Looking at clients holistically to maximize their potential
In 2018, Windmill Microlending, a non-profit organization that offers affordable loans to skilled newcomers to support their career growth, began the process of transforming its client success strategy. Step 1:...
Social enterprise: A solution to supportive employment
Albert Einstein is often quoted for his simple recognition that we can’t expect the process that created a problem in the first place to ever be the solution in the...