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By Kerry Bell. Baby boomers are the largest section of the population. Retirement for this large group of people is changing dramatically, and many workplaces are seeing the value in specifically targeting and hiring older workers. The movie “The Intern” is a great demonstration of the value older workers bring to the workplace. Most people used to dream about stopping work completely, but many now realize that a full stop is not what they want and that it may not even be healthy. What are the top 3 impacts of…
By Lise Stransky. Today, I decided to walk the talk. Many of my clients come to me unhappy in their current role and ready to make a career transition. They often decide on new careers based on interest inventories or a desperation to get out of their current roles. They latch onto new titles, confident they could be happier. Most recently, one of my clients decided she wanted to move from HR to become either an esthetician or a personal organizer. While I applaud the decisive decision making, my first…
By Lori Jazvac. Recruitment is not a simple task, but a challenging one. Employers seek employees with appropriate skills sets and industry experience, along with values that harmoniously align with the company’s organizational culture. Search Party found that 54% of employers are unhappy with the candidates selected by their recruiters; 38% cited “culture mismatches” as one of their main concerns. The Harvard Business Review supports this notion suggesting that “Culture fit is the glue that holds an organization together.” Clearly, a gap exists between what leaders want and what recruiters deliver. The challenge for recruiters is…
It’s a vital industry with a presence right across the country. Its history is as long and storied as its future is bright and promising, with increasingly innovative products ranging from biofuels to cosmetics. It also plays an important role in the response to climate change, while enjoying globally recognized environmental leadership. The Forest Products Association of Canada has just launched the the Greenest Workforce Job Match Tool with funding from the Government of Canada’s Sectoral Initiatives Program. Job seekers can browse available jobs, register and become part of a search-able…
By Cathy Milton. Midlife marks the beginning of what is known as “Third Age”. Third Age is considered by many to be the “golden years” of adulthood, running roughly from ages 55 to 80+. It can be a time of renewal and transformation, rich in possibilities for self-fulfillment and meaningful engagement. Many Third Age workers choose to stay in the workforce for as long as they can either because they truly enjoy making a contribution, they need the income, or a combination of both. If, however, they find themselves out…
By Sharon Graham. As dedicated employment practitioners, we often work closely with mature workers to ease them through their career transition. In our role, we’re often presented with the difficulty that older workers perceive in their job search. To our clients, employers may seem discriminatory as they appear to favour younger candidates over more mature ones. We empathize with the trepidation that comes with stepping back into a labour market that seems unreceptive and unwelcoming. We feel the pain of our clients and work hard to help them gain another perspective. Sometimes,…