Why Sustainable Career Development Matters for Career Professionals

March 31, 2023 | Comments Off on Why Sustainable Career Development Matters for Career Professionals

As a career professional, you play a critical role in helping your clients navigate the ever-changing job market while also considering the long-term implications of their career choices on society and the environment. Sustainable Career Development is an approach that you can use to support your client in the development of a career path that contributes to a sustainable future. Why Sustainability is Important to Career Development Traditional career development may not always align with the principles of sustainability, contribute to the betterment of society, and encourage career paths that…

How to Prepare Yourself and Support Your Clients in the Use of Artificial Intelligence

March 10, 2023 |

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is one of the most exciting developments in modern times, and it’s poised to change the way we work forever. For career professionals, that may feel scary and confusing. One of the biggest fears among career professionals is that AI may replace them. While it’s true that AI has the potential to automate routine tasks and, in many instances, provide better services, it’s important to approach the use of AI with a balanced perspective and see the opportunities to build upon its strengths. In this blog, we’ll explore how…

Resiliency: Use This Word With Caution

March 3, 2023 |

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…

AI: What Does it Mean for the Future of Work?

February 24, 2023 |

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…

Return to Work: One Size Does Not Fit All

February 17, 2023 |

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…

Basic Income in Canada: A Primer for Career Professionals

February 10, 2023 |

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…