Applications are now open for the Government of Canada‘s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program (YESS Program). The Program aims to provide funding to organizations in the agricultural sector to support the development of 1200 jobs for youth in the...
Capterra released the results of a two-part study, which delves into challenges faced by hybrid and remote employees who collaborate virtually with colleagues, some of whom are located abroad. As virtual teams become commonplace, well-defined meeting strategies are needed to...
The Angus Reid Institute reported that half of Canadians under 55 are concerned about potential job losses in the event of a recession. The majority of those reporting these concerns are more likely to have a smaller financial emergency fund...
Join us in celebrating National Volunteer Week - the theme for 2024 is “Every Moment Matters” - highlighting the important contributions of volunteers in Canada. Recognize and celebrate the 24 million volunteers in Canada on National Volunteer Week from April...
Mental Health Research Canada released the Examining the Mental Health Experiences of Newcomers Report, which provides an analysis of the newcomer experience in Canada and focuses on key aspects such as demographics, mental health, service accessibility, and financial concerns. Mental...
Volunteer Alberta, in partnership with the Government of Alberta, has announced that the National Volunteer Week Enhancement Funding applications are now open. Through this partnership, Volunteer Alberta aims to support communities across the province to celebrate the impactful contributions of...
According to a recent survey of Canadian workers, sexual minority (bisexual, gay, and lesbian) workers are reported to have lower job quality than heterosexual workers. The study conducted by Dr. David Kinitz, a Postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University School of...
A recent survey conducted by D2L explores the generational impact of AI on the workforce. D2L surveyed 3000 employees to gain insights into their use of AI and interest in professional development courses. The research sheds light on the perceptions...
HP and the HP Foundation announced that applications are now open for the 2024 Digital Equity Accelerator program. Nonprofits that are working to advance digital inclusion are invited to apply for the program to help scale their impact. Selected nonprofits...
Deloitte released Volume 3 of Voices of Indigenous youth leaders on reconciliation, which delves into the experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities facing intergenerational and recent traumas. Indigenous youth are uniquely affected by systemic barriers and are regularly...
