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Maneuvering Calgary’s Jobs Crunch

March 6, 2024 |

Business in Calgary: Calgary has a lingering jobs crunch.   Although the Calgary job market is in constant flux, and the Calgary job search grind is more digitally efficient than ever, the reality is that Calgary job searches – for employees and for employers – are often challenging, overwhelming, frustrating and discouraging.  Read the full article here.

Fostering Inclusivity: How Career Development Professionals Can Support the 2SLGBTQI+ Community in the Workforce

March 1, 2024 |

In today’s diverse and inclusive workplaces, career development professionals have a duty to ensure that everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, has equal opportunities to thrive. Supporting the 2SLGBTQI+ community in the workforce isn’t just a matter of compliance; it’s a commitment to creating an environment where individuals can achieve their career aspirations while being authentic. This article explores the role of career development professionals (CDPs) in fostering inclusivity and supporting the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Here’s how we can help: Understand 2SLGBTQI+ Identities The first step in…

Continuous Learning: Why It’s Important for Jobseekers

January 26, 2024 |

Continuous learning, or ongoing learning, is the process of acquiring new skills and knowledge on an ongoing basis. It is essential for jobseekers who want to stay competitive and relevant in the changing labour market. In this blog post, we will share some of the benefits of continuous learning for jobseekers and some of the ways that career development practitioners can support them in their learning journey. Five Benefits of Continuous Learning for Jobseekers Continuous learning allows jobseekers and employees to adapt to the changing needs and expectations of their…

Unleashing Potential: The Career Professional’s Guide to Lifelong Development

January 12, 2024 |

Career professionals are not exempt from the universal truth that learning is a lifelong journey. Even for seasoned professionals well into their careers, there is always room for growth and development. In a rapidly changing professional landscape, adaptability and continuous learning become more critical than ever. This article explores how career professionals can unleash their full potential by continuing to develop late into their careers. Embrace a Growth Mindset The foundation of late-career development is adopting a growth mindset. Understand that your skills and knowledge can continually expand and evolve.…

Return to Office Mandates: Exploring Two Perspectives

October 20, 2023 |

The ongoing debate over return to office (RTO) mandates continues to receive a lot of attention. In Canada, employers began rolling out return to the workplace policies in mid-to-late 2022. In December 2022, the Canadian federal government announced that, starting in the spring of 2023, public servants would be required to work at least two to three days a week in person. As the world continues to adjust and struggle with the post-pandemic work scene, conflict and debate between employers and employees persists. What are the main points on both sides of…

Boomerang Employees: How Career Pros Can Help Clients

October 13, 2023 |

Have you ever worked with clients who left an organization for another opportunity and, shortly thereafter, found themselves wanting to return to their original place of employment? These individuals are called boomerang employees. Boomerang employees are not uncommon these days; workers frequently change roles and companies for many different reasons. The changing nature of the work landscape, stressful demands on employees, high-volume workloads, and stiff competition, coupled with the aftermath of the Great Shift or the Great Resignation, are just some of the factors that are causing many employees to…