Self-care: 5 concrete ways to take better care of yourself
Self-care. It is something we all hear about, and we are constantly reminded of how good it is for us. Self-care is also a practice that many people struggle to...
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Before making the jump: 4 key questions about workplace culture
In my career, ranging from public to private sector, federal bureaucracy to post-secondary education, I have seen a number of organizational cultures at play. I’ve witnessed strong, healthy cultures creating...
Supporting alumni career development in a ‘VUCA’ world
As an Alumni Career Advisor at the University of Waterloo, I have worked with alumni representing various years of graduation – from ‘fresh’ grads to those who long ago walked...
Leveraging servant leadership in times of uncertainty
For the past two years, uncertainty has been the only certain thing. The rapidly evolving nature of the pandemic meant that circumstances changed day-to-day, requiring companies to be agile in...
Gen Z in the workplace: Embracing an uncertain future
When prompted in a written reflection, two Gen Z students in our undergraduate career class captured the zeitgeist of this generation’s approach to traditional careerism. The first student wrote: “Why...
The 5 most valuable investments for your career success
What degree do I need? How do I use social media? What should I wear? After many years of working with everyone from students to seasoned professionals, I can tell...
To reach their goals, employers and employees need to put lifelong learning first
Like many countries, Canada is currently on the cusp of a digital skills crisis. While modern work landscapes have created a plethora of exciting opportunities, studies have revealed that 86% of...
A renewed case for employer engagement in career guidance
Around the world, young people are leaving education more highly qualified than any generation in history and yet they continue to struggle in the competition for desirable employment. While young...
Haven’t negotiated your salary before? Now is the time to do it
When there is a high demand for skilled workers, such as during the current major labour shortage, skilled job applicants can happily flex their salary negotiation muscles. However, while it...
Cultivating hope with clients amid long COVID and chronic illness
“Survival is a community event” – Tessa Miller, Author and health justice advocate Individuals experiencing debilitating injuries and chronic illnesses present a challenge to many traditional approaches to counselling and...