Career Professionals of Canada News Feed
The article from HRD Canada highlights a concerning trend identified by Glassdoor’s lead economist, Daniel Zhao: a potential surge in “revenge quitting” as employees’ frustration over stalled careers reaches a tipping point. With 65% of surveyed employees feeling stuck, particularly in the tech and advertising sectors, and U.S. quit rates dropping to 1.9%—the lowest since June 2020—employers might enjoy low turnover now, but this could be the calm before the storm. As the job market rebounds, the dissatisfaction may lead to a significant exodus of talent. Organizations should proactively address…
PowerPoint for Career Development Professionals: Engaging Clients with Effective Visual Storytelling
– By Ksenia Lazoukova and Lori A. Jazvac – In today’s fast-paced world, presentations have become an essential communication tool for career development professionals, whether you are pitching an idea to investors, training clients, or sharing insights with stakeholders. PowerPoint, often used as a go-to software for presentations, portfolios, and tutorials, offers a flexible platform for engaging storytelling—yet many users only scratch the surface of its potential. Creating an impactful presentation requires more than slides filled with text and statistics. It is about captivating your audience, conveying a thoughtful story…
Canada’s unemployment rate was unchanged in October at 6.5 per cent, while job growth was little changed from the previous month, Statistics Canada said on Friday. Read more.
This Financial Post article illuminates the dissatisfaction many Canadian workers feel regarding their pay, with more than half perceiving themselves as underpaid. This sentiment underscores growing concerns over wage stagnation, inflation, and the cost of living. It also suggests potential implications for employee retention and morale, as fair compensation remains a top priority for the workforce. Addressing this challenge will likely require a multi-faceted approach from employers, including transparent pay structures and regular compensation reviews to ensure employees feel valued and motivated.
Workplaces are evolving with new trends like hybrid work models, enhanced office spaces, and even four-day workweeks, reflecting a shift toward greater flexibility, work-life balance, and employee well-being in response to post-pandemic realities. For more details, you can read the full article here.
– By Lori A. Jazvac – Identifying a clear career target can be challenging for clients, especially when they have just undergone a restructuring or have been away from the workforce for some time. If they have had a conflict with their career focus or path, pinpointing a clear career target may require in-depth coaching to help them understand their career goals. September is Update Your Résumé Month – an essential month for résumé strategists and diverse job seekers to maintain a “living résumé” and a peak hiring time for…