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According to HRD Magazine, summer job postings for youth have dropped. The latest report shows a dip in summer job postings in Canada, with a 6% decrease from last year and a notable 22% drop from 2022. Despite these figures, the postings are still 47% higher than in 2019. Youth employment remains tough as the under-25 population grows faster than job availability. While there’s a rise in seasonal jobs like camp counsellors, only 16% of small employers plan to hire soon. It’s a mixed bag for young job seekers this…
Many people find salary negotiation intimidating and end up settling for the offer on the table, often devaluing themselves in the process. While salary negotiation can be daunting, it is about earning what you deserve and establishing a foundation for future financial growth. By training clients on salary negotiation skills, we empower them to navigate these crucial conversations confidently and strategically. Salary negotiations rely on three primary factors: data to ensure your client understands the market, confidence to negotiate with ease, and experience to support the role’s requirements. How can…
ABC Life Literacy Canada is a national charitable organization that champions literacy by empowering adult learners, raising awareness, and supporting the adult learning sector. The organization develops and supports the use of foundational learning materials and helps build the sector’s capacity by convening and connecting the adult literacy community and advocating for skills programming. ABC Life Literacy Canada envisions a Canada where everyone has the skills and opportunities to fully participate in learning, life, and work. ABC Everyday Numbers – an exciting new program! Introducing ABC Everyday Numbers – a…
In the ever-evolving landscape of career development, inclusivity is not just a buzzword – it’s a fundamental necessity to protect the human rights of gender-diverse jobseekers and clients. As career development professionals, our role extends beyond résumé writing and interview coaching. We are change advocates who aim to champion the diversity and inclusivity of all our clients. We represent allies and supporters of our 2SLGBTQI+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, and other sexual and gender diverse) clients. We have the power to create safe and affirming spaces…
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.
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…