Working in the gig economy: a risky business
The so-called gig economy is taking off in Canada. Though reliable data is hard to come by, staffing agency Randstad estimates that 20 to 30% of the Canadian workforce is...
Workforce development, future of work and more: 5 recent literature searches you should check out
It can be hard to keep up with the latest writing and research on the many topics related to career development. Whether your interests are in youth career development, future...
Walk it out, talk it out: How walking sessions help millennials get unstuck
Have you ever taken your career practice for a walk? It’s widely known that our sedentary lives are hard on us – we’re sitting too much. Countless studies have also...
3 reports that caught our eye the week of Feb. 10, 2019
Each week, CERIC is on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are three that we found interesting this week: Humans Wanted: Robots Need You (ManpowerGroup)...
Michelle Obama’s Becoming has useful lessons for career development professionals
I have admired Michelle Obama for a long time – the epitome of grace under pressure in my view – and I was looking forward to reading her memoir Becoming...
Does theory matter to the practice of career development?
When I studied my first course in career development, I remember being overwhelmed by the number of – and variation in – career theories and doubting their utility. What I...
Client Side: How I found my career fit in science
Scientist Leola Chow takes us on a journey through her career, from showcasing her work at elementary school science fairs to a career pivot into industrial research....
Fostering career agility in STEM
The number of disciplines and sub-disciplines in STEM already seems overwhelming and new fields continue to emerge. How can career development practitioners help their STEM clients navigate a diverse and...