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...
Ditch the resume to find job candidates with passion
We cannot solely rely on resumes to qualify potential employees. I would argue that even if a candidate's past experience or education does not align with the position, you may...
Career and mental health: Addressing the false dichotomy
Mental health and access to meaningful employment are inextricably linked. In fact, career counselling and development are mental health interventions. Our sense of identity, meaning, purpose, and livelihood, are directly...
Andrea Fruhling: ‘We’re in a field that has so much potential’
How many times have you asked a client to be courageous? To try something new? Suddenly, as career professionals, we too find ourselves in a place of uncertainty. We’re working...