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St. Patrick’s Day commemorates the life and work of St. Patrick, a Christian missionary who lived in the fourth and fifth centuries. The shamrock leaf, a species of clover, is the St. Patrick’s Day symbol and green is the colour of the day. It is a tradition for Irish festivities to take place all across the country. Many Canadian cities hold St. Patrick’s Day parades and at pubs, restaurants, and parties green food and drink is served. This year St. Patrick’s Day will be a dramatically different event as most celebrations…
Our thoughts go out to our members, colleagues, clients, and others who have been affected by the outbreak of COVID-19. We know it’s never been more important to help Canadians through this difficult time – especially those living in vulnerable communities, managing precarious work situations, and dealing with difficult life circumstances. There is a great deal of uncertainty right now, and so we want to reach out directly with an update. How We Are Supporting Our Community We’re thinking a lot about our member community and we hope you’re staying…
Employers owe legal obligations to their clients, customers, the public, and of course their employees. At the same time, employers also have certain rights that are closely related to their responsibilities. The coronavirus has led employers to seek information regarding their rights and responsibilities in this exceptional climate. As always, employers should #ASKCCPartners! Here are a few questions that our lawyers have been answering recently in light of public concern over COVID-19: 1. Can we require our employees to advise us if they have COVID-19? Employers are not entitled to…
There is a rich and diverse Indigenous population in the land that is now known as Canada. More than one-and-a-half million strong, Indigenous people make up the youngest and fastest growing population in Canada. Career practitioners have professional responsibilities to serve these clients in culturally appropriate ways. Building an understanding of Indigenous Peoples, culture, and issues in Canada is a critical first step to serving Indigenous clients and communities ethically. My Heritage Names are a representation of our identity, both individually — as in our personal names — and collectively,…
As a Certified Employment Strategist helping career changers prepare for their next career move, I listen to my clients talk about their career experiences and milestones, but also their challenges and disappointments. I’ve observed that if negative experiences are not dealt with, they can linger in the subconscious mind and impact the quality of life. Letting go of these past experiences starts with mindfully focusing on breathing in and breathing out, fully embracing the experience, and being mindful of the lessons learned. We can transform turbulent experiences into empowering ones.…
Look before you leap! This familiar phrase comes to mind with this February bringing us one extra day as it does every leap year. While not entirely enigmatic or unexplained, there is still something quite intriguing about this *bonus* day we get every four years. Yes — look before you leap; sound advice in both the literal and figurative sense. It’s all about making a plan before you make your move. What are your goals and how do you plan to get there? What resources are available to help you…