Overcoming LinkedIn hesitation: 5 strategies for clients
A recruiter’s observation was eye-opening for one of my clients. She was competing for a senior job, and the recruiter checked out her profile on LinkedIn as part of the...
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Pushing back: Understanding AI’s environmental and human costs
Artificial intelligence has a presented a variety of speculative problems, from job automation, to an excuse for employers to weaken worker power by depressing wages and working conditions, to apocalyptic...
To engage employees in flat organizations, redefine growth
Flat organizational structures are often praised for fostering agility, collaboration and a departure from the rigid hierarchies of the past. They promise autonomy, streamlined decision-making and a space where innovation...
Intersectional accessibility: Tips from a neurodivergent person of colour
As a neurodivergent, racialized first-generation student and immigrant, I had to overcome many intersecting barriers to education and career. Due to these experiences, I have an intersectional perspective on workplace...
Beyond ‘one and done’: Assessment as an ongoing process
What comes to mind when you think of “assessment”? Perhaps you envision something tangible – an assortment of tests, tools and/or techniques. These may vary in focus (e.g. interests, skills,...
How the Employability Capital Growth model supports student success
Higher education institutions are tasked with producing graduates capable of offering organizations a strategic competitive advantage. Consequently, employers seek to attract, develop and retain early career talent to become the...
Navigating careers in a digital economy: What young Canadians need to succeed
Sudhin, a young adult who is training to be an automotive technician, wonders whether it would be worth the effort to continue to pursue his dream career. He worries whether...
Providing career support with hope and honesty in a tough job market
Singer, songwriter and activist Nina Simone once said, “An artist’s duty … is to reflect the times. I think that is true of painters, sculptors, poets, musicians. I choose to...
An unforgettable experience: 3 standout sessions from my first Cannexus
Attending the bilingual Cannexus conference for the first time was an unforgettable experience! Hosted by CERIC, Cannexus brought together professionals from across the country. Shelley Hardisty and Mercy Beliem attend...
Harnessing labour market information for a changing workforce
The world of work is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, economic shifts and changing workforce demands. In an era of uncertainty, understanding labour market information (LMI) is more important...