What burnout taught me about career change
Your physical body is at work, but your heart and mind are offline. The tasks you enjoyed, the support you were enthusiastically happy to provide months ago no longer suffice....
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Why the biggest AI risk in employment services isn’t the one leaders are watching for
I spent years working in employment services before I moved into learning design. What stands out most about that work is the people on the other side of the desk...
Resources to support the professional integration of refugees in Canada
Originally published in 2023. Updated June 2026. The pursuit of meaningful employment is vital to securing the well-being and essential needs of refugees. Here are resources that career professionals can...
The tradeoffs of the executive job market: What leaders really want in their next role
I recently ran a LinkedIn survey asking leaders to choose their top three must-haves in their next role. The options were: work-life balance, a great boss, an ideal location, great...
7 reports that caught our attention the week of Jun. 7, 2026
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are several reports that we found interesting this week. Canada’s Looming Labour Squeeze: The Impact...
Resources to support 2SLGBTQI+ clients’ career development
Originally published in 2023. Updated in May 2026. Pride Month offers an important moment to reflect on how employers can better support 2SLGBTQI+ clients in their career journeys throughout the...
A framework for self-advocacy: Preparing post-secondary students with disabilities for employment
What is self-advocacy and why does it matter for people with disabilities? The journey to and through employment is rooted in self-advocacy: the ability to ask effectively for what you...
Webinars for career and workforce professionals in June 2026
Grow your skills from the comfort of your own home or office, with webinars exploring AI skills for K-12 and career guidance, Inuit-led training and inclusive employment services. Building an...
Sounding the alarm on entry-level employment
There are multiple factors conspiring to make entry-level employment more elusive, and it’s not only having a major impact on vulnerable workers but also the very future of our labour...
Resources for career professionals working with NEET youth
Originally published in 2024. Updated in May 2026 by Rachel So. Young people who are not in education, employment or training make up the NEET population. This group includes people...