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The socioeconomic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been felt disproportionately among certain groups. Young people in particular have been affected. In 2020, they accounted for nearly a quarter of...

Addressing the “talent challenge” facing cities across Canada today extends beyond the capacity of any single level of government, educational institution, industrial sector or employer. Resolving that challenge in a...

We’ve all been there. Alerted to an exciting new career opportunity, we prepare our application, carefully tweaking our resume until it feels just right. We submit our application and we...

“If diversity is inviting people to the party, inclusion is asking someone to dance.” Diversity and inclusion are two big buzz words in our society today. Everyone wants to have...

Living through this pandemic has been challenging in so many ways. Even though it’s not a fair comparison, it can be easy to feel guilty when our work or personal...

Supporting neurodiversity in the workforce is a relatively new concept for many employers. Yet neurodiverse people – including people with autism, intellectual disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders, etc. ­– who enter the...

In a world where new tools, apps, and trends emerge every day, it can be challenging to stay aligned with what is required to excel in business. Shifts are happening...

The conversation about career readiness is complex and multifaceted. The literature suggests an interconnection between education and career influencers such as employers, workers and support from economic communities such as...

People with disabilities have long faced stigmatization including judgment, exclusion and damaging stereotypes. However, more recognition for inclusivity and resources has come to the forefront in recent years.   Employers are...

The world of work is changing fast. The demand for skilled employees is not new, but the skills considered “in demand” have changed dramatically over the past few years. Labour...