Ethically Aligned AI: From serendipity to a strategic career transition
Sometimes the inner call to take a mindfully sharp career turn rises from our core. Such was the case with Katrina Ingram of Edmonton in 2017. After more than a...
Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Rob Shea
Dr. Robert (Rob) Shea was a champion of career development, a transformational leader, a valued mentor, a positive force – and a beloved friend. His loss is deeply felt...
Inclusive career advancement for immigrant employee retention
As the labour market becomes increasingly diverse, organizations need to reconsider how they engage and retain employees. Immigration now accounts for almost all of Canada’s labour force growth, yet the...
Canada’s employers need to prioritize 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion in hiring. Here’s how
We have all seen rising anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate in Canada and abroad; this sentiment lives in discussions surrounding trans athletes, queer refugees, drag performers and rampant rates of online abuse. This...
A guide to preserving your professional identity while on maternity leave
Maternity leave provides a chance for physical healing, time to connect with our newborns and support for emotional adjustments as we embrace our new role and responsibilities. As I embarked...
Resources to support clients’ careers after a cancer diagnosis
A cancer diagnosis can be life altering. Individuals who have newly received a cancer diagnosis, are going through treatment or are survivors of cancer also face unique challenges in the...
‘Crisis of care’: Building livable, fulfilling helping careers
"We know enough of our own history by now to be aware that people exploit what they have merely concluded to be of value, but they defend what they love."...
Community care: A systems perspective to addressing workplace trauma
Addressing workplace trauma – whether that be trauma that occurs in the workplace or the effects of trauma that come into the workplace through the personal histories of staff and...
Supporting staff retention with trauma-informed supervision
High employee turnover rates continue to plague organizations following the COVID-19 pandemic and the Great Resignation. The career development sector is not immune to these challenges and will need to...
Elevating the employee experience through engagement
The current employment landscape presents unique challenges that organizations must address to improve employee retention and adapt to new ways of working. With the rise of remote and hybrid work...