Leveraging servant leadership in times of uncertainty
For the past two years, uncertainty has been the only certain thing. The rapidly evolving nature of the pandemic meant that circumstances changed day-to-day, requiring companies to be agile in...
Gen Z in the workplace: Embracing an uncertain future
When prompted in a written reflection, two Gen Z students in our undergraduate career class captured the zeitgeist of this generation’s approach to traditional careerism. The first student wrote: “Why...
To reach their goals, employers and employees need to put lifelong learning first
Like many countries, Canada is currently on the cusp of a digital skills crisis. While modern work landscapes have created a plethora of exciting opportunities, studies have revealed that 86% of...
Client Side: Finding my way home – when your career leads the way
A career in professional fundraising opened up an unexpected path for this business owner to connect with her Indigenous roots....
9 articles to better understand the impact of caregiving on careers
Caregiving for loved ones can have a big impact on people’s careers, such as making decisions around work-life balance or returning to the workforce after taking a career break. Here...
Who is responsible for career development in organizations?
“Who is responsible for career development?” is a popular question that many people pose. The answer matters because it can shape organizational strategy related to career development, which affects employee...
Understanding the settlement needs of Ukrainian refugees
The influx of Ukrainian nationals arriving to Manitoba under the Ukrainian initiative has grown considerably over the past few months. On May 23rd, Winnipeg welcomed one chartered plane carrying approximately...
The skills-gap paradox
Canada’s small and medium-sized enterprises say they’re facing a skills gap. So, why aren’t they investing in talent?...
Skills development in a changing world of work
The nature of work is changing rapidly. As Canadians adapt, the skills development ecosystem is under pressure to adapt alongside them – ensuring that people are supported to thrive in...
Mentorship is critical to support reskilling and upskilling
As the pandemic continues, employers are seeing resignations from employees over work conditions, pay and the swaths of industries pivoting to digital automation. Workers have been compelled to think more...