A problem-ecology perspective on career development assistance
Providers of career development assistance meet a wide variety of people who present a wide variety of employment problems. Some have lost their job and want a new one. Others...
‘Whole-of-community approach’ creates transformative workforce development
When community stakeholders work together on transformative workforce development, it eliminates duplication of effort, leverages the work of experts and closes gaps in service for jobseekers. Collaboration is the only...
‘It’s possible’: How Career Month might change your outlook on career conversations
Each year during the month of November, there’s a celebration across the country. It doesn’t matter what time zone you’re in, or if you work or are affiliated with the...
Mental Health Champions: Workplace wellness in action
“There can be no health without mental health.” – Prince et al., 2007 In the course of a day, career development professionals (CDPs) hear many stories from their clients –stories...
A job rotation program can help recharge disengaged employees
Are your employees feeling stuck? Are retention numbers dropping? If so, it's time to take action and find a way to reignite the passion, engagement and commitment of your employees....
Employer-engaged workforce development: Strategies to address sector shock
The sharp decline in hospitality and tourism employment during COVID highlights the need for new approaches to workforce development....
What’s in a name? Why titles matter in careers work
Do names matter to you? Do you react differently to people based on their name? We humans tend to associate certain characteristics with people based on their names – unconscious...
Why anchoring identity and values matters for jobseekers in today’s economy
The past five years have seen the rise of tumultuous events and technologies affecting virtually every industry and economy ranging from health care to transportation. These events and technologies include...
It’s time for a UN International Day of Careers and Livelihood
In our work helping clients with their career development and decision making, we often pose questions to help them take small, compounding actions that generate momentum, confidence and personal agency:...
Research and readings to prepare for the hybrid workforce
For many companies across Canada, the pandemic accelerated or initiated their adoption of a work-from-home model. As the COVID-19 situation continues to fluctuate, many questions are being asked. When will...