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Every day, career development professionals see first-hand how career development transforms the lives of individuals – and, subsequently, is a boon to employers and the economy. Despite this, it is...

In government-funded employment services, the focus on "traditional job readiness" is deeply ingrained – and we believe it’s causing harm. This model focuses on two key principles: Developing basic skills...

The career development sector is on the verge of launching national certification. Our field is poised for transformative change, with competency-based certification and industry standards set to shine a spotlight...

In recent years, there has been a notable shift in hiring practices toward greater objectivity and fairness. More and more, employers are moving away from requesting individuals disclose certain personal...

Trauma-informed practices and approaches are becoming a hot topic within the career development field. Trauma-informed approaches allow career practitioners to create a greater net of support for those we serve,...

With terminations, restructuring mergers, acquisitions and layoffs, workplace reductions continue to make the news daily.   While departed staff are often left to lead their own job search or seek out...

For many young people in Canada, post-secondary education is a catch-22. While a university or college degree increases an individual’s earning potential in the long term, the high cost of...

After being diagnosed autistic at 27, figuring out how to approach this at work has been one of the most difficult things for me.  Who do I tell? How much...

In today’s workforce, the concept of neurodiversity is gaining recognition, but there’s still much to understand about how employers can best support employees with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). As a Counselling...

For years, the notion of true belonging in the workplace often felt elusive for Diana Crețu. As a neurodivergent professional with ADHD and an immigrant to Canada, Crețu’s efforts to...