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We’re excited to share our expertise and insights with you on a variety of topics related to the employment industry and the services we offer. You can view all on this page or use the buttons below to filter your interests.
Decisions, decisions, decisions: Using Career Assessments to map out your next move
Note from Author: Love kids? Become a teacher. Love animals? Become a vet. President of the student council in grade eight? Consider politics! Does any of this seem familiar to the advice you received when you first started making career decisions? Often times...
Keeping Your Team Motivated & Engaged
Key to Employee Retention Have you been noticing that your team isn’t performing to their potential? Are you struggling with a high amount of employee turnover? Some companies have a variety of ways to boost their team morale by demonstrating trust in each individual,...
Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
Join Crystal Dolliver and Kim Davies as they discuss Emotional Intelligence in the workplace and the type of leadership style teams need right now. Discover how your emotions and behaviours can work for you rather than against you. We offer online training that...
Free Community Resource Guide
We’ve developed an online guide that provides quick and easy access to local support services in Ontario. This information is available in our Online Resource Centre and does not require completion - you are free to browse through the listings to find the resources...
National AccessAbility Week
National AccessAbility Week is wrapping up but it doesn’t end here. This year’s theme “Disability Inclusion 2021: Leaving No One Behind” is in line with the Government of Canada’s plan to build back better. The theme expands on the disability-inclusive approach,...
Ergonomics: Stretching
Our sixth and final blog is on stretching to prevent repetitive strain injuries. Frequent stretching can help prevent musculoskeletal disorders and pain. Short stretch breaks are important and give your body time to recover. It is suggested that you stretch at least...
Ergonomics: Laptops
Our fifth blog is on the ergonomics of the laptop. When transitioning to a home office environment, several employees are using laptops at their kitchen table, office, or even couch. This can lead to several problems including neck, shoulder, wrist, and even vision...
Navigating The Many Emotions After a Termination or Layoff
Grief, anger … opportunity Note from the author: COVID has us all working in unchartered territory. To learn more about what it’s like having to job search during a global pandemic, I sat down for a frank conversation with Kelly Bidon - Career Coach. Kelly has, over...
Ergonomics: Keyboard
Our fourth blog is on the ergonomics of the keyboard. There can be several consequences associated with using your keyboard incorrectly. You may experience problems anywhere from a sore wrist to carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Proper typing posture and ergonomic setup...
Ergonomics: Chair
Our third blog is on the ergonomics of the home office chair. Some of the consequences of sitting in the wrong type of chair or an inappropriately adjusted chair include poor circulation, fatigue, decreased concentration, and pain. ...
Ergonomics: Mouse
Our second blog is on the ergonomics of the Mouse. Repetitive movements of the small muscles of the hand can cause them to be overused. Tired and overworked muscles can lead to discomfort, burning, tingling, numbness, pain, and Musculoskeletal Disorders of the hand,...
Ergonomics: Monitor
Given the current pandemic, a lot of employees that were previously working in a properly set up ergonomic environment are now finding themselves working from home. Some home workstations were put together quickly and do not provide the same level of support and...
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