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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…
The phrase “net zero” gained high profile in November 2022 during the COP27 climate change conference held in Egypt. It appeared daily in print and online news reports and was heard frequently during news broadcasts on radio and television. Read on to learn about net zero, why it’s important to the future, and how it impacts our work as career professionals. What is Net Zero? We’ve all heard the term net zero, but what exactly does it mean? Put simply, net zero refers to the balance between the amount of…
As career professionals, many of us have experienced toxic work environments firsthand, or we may have helped our clients deal with the fallout of toxic environments. Such a scenario can cause undue stress on us, our co-workers, and other people we deal with. In turn, it can negatively influence our attitudes toward people and work in general, and may even affect our personal lives. In this article, we’ll explore what a toxic work environment looks like and how we can help our clients deal with the situation. What is a Toxic Work…
Many people think of The Great Resignation as being a one-time event—albeit an extended event—that started and was fuelled by the global pandemic in early 2020. With the “end” of the pandemic slowly gaining a foothold, these same people might say that The Great Resignation is over. Yet, the truth is the trend may not be at its end just yet; instead, it will likely continue to evolve and have significant and lasting consequences. People continue to quit their jobs in huge numbers, which is forcing employers to rethink and…