Broadband in rural communities key to economic development
COVID-19 brings rural-urban digital divide into stark contrast, highlighting the challenges faced by more than two million Canadians without reliable internet....
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3 steps toward an inclusive labour force recovery
The upheaval in Canada’s job market in recent months is simply unprecedented. In March and April of 2020, Canada shed more than three million jobs. That’s more job losses in...
5 reports that caught our eye the week of June 7, 2020
Each week, CERIC is on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are five reports that we found interesting this week: Bracing for Automation: What Are Canada’s Most Vulnerable Jobs? (The Conference Board...
Making meaningful connections: LGBTQ2+ communications
How would you describe the afternoon sky if there were no word for the colour blue? You might talk about its vastness or explain the way it transforms as nighttime...
5 books on racism and social justice from Black Canadian authors
Over the past week, thousands of people have come together in protests across Canada – from Kitchener, ON to Calgary, from Halifax to Vancouver – in solidarity with massive U.S. demonstrations prompted by the killing of George...
To build an inclusive workplace, start with CQ – cultural intelligence
The beauty of the cultural diversity of Canada can also make interactions in the workplace tricky. I remember the first day I landed in Canada as a permanent resident. Nothing...
3 reports that caught our eye the week of May 31, 2020
Each week, CERIC is on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are four reports that we found interesting this week: Ahead by a Decade: Employment...
5 questions to help Baby Boomers create a career development plan
When was the last time you had a career development plan? Most jobseekers who joined the workforce during the 60s, 70s or 80s remember sitting down with their managers once...
Modern ethical dilemmas for career professionals
Complex ethical scenarios clients and students may present, and considerations for practitioner response....
Webinars and courses for career professionals in June 2020
This article covers courses and webinars for career professionals taking place or starting in June 2020. The wide variety of topics covered includes supporting mental health, working with older adults,...