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As part of the helping professions, career professionals help clients achieve their goals by providing guidance, advice, resources, and caring support at every step of their work-life journeys. In my practice, I offer coaching in the areas of career, personal development, and life enhancement. My goal is to facilitate and nurture the overall wellbeing of my clients; to help them create a life that aligns with their vision and dreams. Along the way, I’ve learned what works and what doesn’t; what to say and what not to say. One of…
It is a well-established fact that artificial intelligence (AI) will impact the future of work. Oracle.com defines artificial intelligence as applications that conduct complex tasks that once needed human input. AI uses computers and machines to make judgments and decisions, solve problems, learn, and reason; basically, AI simulates human intelligence. It can spot patterns and receive large amounts of data; an area where most humans are limited. But, what does AI mean for the future of work? The Reality of AI: Transforming Our Workplaces By 2025, 85 million jobs may…
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…
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…
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…
Have you ever experienced that feeling of not wanting to go into the office? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed or unmotivated by the pile of work on your desk? These feelings can hinder productivity, raise stress levels, and lower career satisfaction and growth. They also cause a weak work ethic and loss of forward momentum. The good news for our disengaged clients is that we can help them strengthen their work ethic and regain career momentum. What is Work Ethic? According to Indeed.com, work ethic can be defined as: “….an attitude of…