The vital role of libraries in the workforce development landscape
While many people perceive public libraries to be simply a space to check out books, they are also valuable spaces to engage in job search and career support. Public libraries...
The temporary worker’s dilemma: Clarifying employment rights in Ontario
In the intricate and ever-changing landscape of the working world, temporary agency workers in Ontario have long been a point of contention and confusion. The question of their true employment...
Growth and the talent crunch: How SMEs can find – and keep – great workers
At first glance, you might think that being a Canadian small- or medium-sized enterprise (SME) on a growth track would mean that attracting and retaining talent wouldn’t be an issue....
11 free or low-cost team-building ideas to keep your team connected this summer
With many people taking time off work in the summer, it can sometimes feel like two months fly by and you've barely seen your co-workers. Whether your team is working...
What it’s like to live with anxiety and depression as a small-business owner
People are often surprised to learn that the owner of Powerful Play Experiences, the facilitator who brought infectious energy and enthusiasm to their workshop, is also a person living with...
Why timing is key to successful recruiting through non-profits
This is the third installment in a three-part series in which we have been exploring what those of us working in community development can offer HR professionals to enhance recruitment...
The road to workplace equity: Canada’s evolving journey toward inclusive employment
The pursuit of employment equity in Canada has evolved over the years. Decades ago, the battle for equity was largely fought by individual victims of discrimination. Legal action was often...
5 ways for career development leaders to prioritize retention
As career development professionals, we are used to working with students, jobseekers and workers to help them navigate their career paths and develop “road maps” to get them to their...
Reaching people furthest from the labour market: What HR can learn from community development
We hear it all the time: there are labour shortages everywhere. And yet, there is also a whole segment of Canadian society who have career aspirations but are either unemployed...
Helping homeless single mothers grow their confidence and careers
Any social services organization makes addressing barriers its mission. This is exactly how Homeward Bound was designed – a program launched by WoodGreen that supports homeless or inadequately housed single mothers to...