Workplace

Advocacy at a government level, in my opinion, is akin to a sport. It demands hard work, strategy and a strong team. It involves navigating a competitive environment, often feeling...

The work of career professionals intersects with various forms of advocacy: from empowering clients to make informed life decisions, to championing policy changes within institutions. The resources below aim to...

Every day, career development professionals see first-hand how career development transforms the lives of individuals – and, subsequently, is a boon to employers and the economy. Despite this, it is...

In government-funded employment services, the focus on "traditional job readiness" is deeply ingrained – and we believe it’s causing harm. This model focuses on two key principles: Developing basic skills...

The career development sector is on the verge of launching national certification. Our field is poised for transformative change, with competency-based certification and industry standards set to shine a spotlight...

With terminations, restructuring mergers, acquisitions and layoffs, workplace reductions continue to make the news daily.   While departed staff are often left to lead their own job search or seek out...

After being diagnosed autistic at 27, figuring out how to approach this at work has been one of the most difficult things for me.  Who do I tell? How much...

In today’s workforce, the concept of neurodiversity is gaining recognition, but there’s still much to understand about how employers can best support employees with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). As a Counselling...

For years, the notion of true belonging in the workplace often felt elusive for Diana Crețu. As a neurodivergent professional with ADHD and an immigrant to Canada, Crețu’s efforts to...

CERIC’s seminal publication, Career Development in 2040: Preparing for Possible Scenarios of Work & Careers (2024), may be read as a foreboding tale of woe or an optimistic story of...