3 steps to a successful COVID-era company pivot
2020 was one of the most trying years across the world in more than 100 years. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses to get very creative. Many “non-essential” businesses had...
Without a career development strategy, organizations and employees lose
Seventy-one percent of millennials who are likely to leave an organization within two years are unhappy with the professional development opportunities (or lack thereof) from their employers. While this data...
Learning & development’s vital role in building future-ready workers
In the midst of crises and rapid pivots, do we really need to invest in professional development? As overwhelmed business and employees try to put one foot in front of...
The power of a national community of practice
If the term community of practice is relatively recent and relatively academic, the basic idea behind it – people working together toward a common goal – certainly is not. At...
Improving access to career supports is essential to Canadian sector’s maturity
A new benchmarking tool aims to explore what makes a strong career development sector....
The role of continuing education in workforce development
Career development and university continuing education have changed over the decades. The days of completing a certificate or diploma, getting a job, working for 30 years and retiring is no...
Integrated digital tools can drive inclusive labour market growth
Inclusive economic growth is the principle that growth can benefit jobseekers, businesses and communities. Achieving this ideal means: Connecting diverse jobseekers to career opportunities that match their skills, experience and...
Partnerships: The ‘secret sauce’ for workforce development innovation
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has called for a tremendous amount of innovation and a need to adapt to new ways of living and working. Workforce development agencies now...
How leaders can boost employee engagement in a virtual world
Good people are attracted to a great company culture, and top talent stays because of it. While company culture can be purposefully and strategically designed by senior leaders, it is...
Cultivating a positive work culture in the midst of change
Nurturing team relationships remained a top priority as the University of Alberta Career Centre navigated a rapidly changing work context during lockdown...