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We have all seen clothing labels that read “One size fits all.” Over the past few months, employers have been calling their employees back to the workplace, however, for some workers, this has created a situation where one size does not fit all. Certain employees are asking for consideration, exceptions, and accommodation. Nancy Doyle published in Forbes that “One rule cannot apply to all. Disabled and neurodivergent people still require flexibility and might need a different rule.” Read on to learn about the impact return to work orders can have on…
John McGraw helps newcomers to Canada feel confident in less time and with less pain. He is the founder of Hiyaku Coaching, which is Japanese for “great strides.” John’s passion for culture comes from living and working in Japan for several years. He became a certified intercultural trainer to help newcomers adapt to Canadian work culture. John is the host of the Intercultural Insiders livestream show and audio podcast and is launching a live online course titled Newcomers—Build Great Relationships with Canadian Colleagues and Clients. CPC Members Matter! Contact us to…
About 3 million Canadians, or 8.1% of Canada’s population, live below the poverty line. Over the past several years, the idea of basic income has been put forward as a possible way to improve the lives of people and to create a fairer and more equitable society. In Canada, the idea has been tested and debated for several years. As career professionals, we can take strides to learn about basic income. This will strengthen our understanding, stimulate empathy, and inform our actions as we serve our clients. Many Canadians are…
Saima Zuberi is a certified career development professional living in the Middle East. As an independent consultant, through SimpleCareerStrategies.com, she offers Canadian-style résumé writing and career coaching services to prospective immigrants to Canada. Saima brings extensive experience within the Canadian immigrant settlement industry, having provided both pre-arrival and newcomer orientation services. She recently used her global cross-cultural awareness to design a personal growth coaching program that helps clients take a more holistic approach to their career transition. CPC Members Matter! Contact us to let us know that you would like to participate in this…
Cannexus23, Canada’s national career development conference, wrapped up last week. Among the lineup of talented and insightful presenters was Linda Nazareth, economist, author, and respected authority on the future of work. In this synopsis of Linda’s keynote presentation, she reflects on how the pandemic upturned not only the economy and our lives, but the world of work as well. A series of megatrends, including climate change, demographics, and the fourth industrial revolution, are about to disrupt work even further. Linda gives us a glimpse into what we should expect and how…
David Owen is program manager at Bredin Centre for Career Advancement and a college and university instructor. A scholar, award-winning playwright, director, and gamer, he recently had his first book published. It was the culmination of a several year journey that started with moving his family across the county to complete a PhD program at York University. David was encouraged to approach publishers regarding his dissertation. The first publisher he approached jumped at his book and a year later, he was holding a copy of Player and Avatar: The Affective Potential of…