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Being a trans person in the job market is a hard sell. We’re too often told that “you’re not the right fit,” or “you’re an unconventional hire” – coded language...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...