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Inclusive Employment: Best Practices for Employer Engagement
Professionals working in the field of Supported Employment / Employment Inclusion recognize that employment service outcomes for people with disabilities require the engagement and participation of employers. We also recognize that although the foundation of our work...
Literary Review: Creating a Sense of Urgency Part 2
In the article "Creating a Sense of Urgency", Michael Hyatt states the first step of his four step process as 'Activate'. I felt that this step is appropriate for the political and economic climate that we are all experiencing. I’ve experienced a...
Success Story: Employer Recognition – Finding Success at Bed, Bath & Beyond
When Jessica came to CAES for assistance with job seeking, she had set her sights on a long term retail career. In retailing, this can be hard to find. Many companies have seasonal hiring and layoffs, so turnover can be higher than in other sectors. Jessica hoped...
Battling an Illusion: Ongoing Labour Market Controversies
For about as long as I have worked in the Recruiting and Career Development fields, Human Resource departments and organizations have been battling what seems to be a never ending fight - the fight to find people to fill jobs. Sadly, the landscape of our labour market...
Literary Review: Creating a Sense of Urgency in the Workplace Part 1
Michael Hyatt’s article Creating a Sense of Urgency resonates with me as his piece talks about the need to have a sense of urgency to our work. The author begins his article by describing the impact a sense of urgency has on both small and larger businesses. Small...
Tweet This: Successful Non-Profit Campaigns Utilize Social Media
There was a time when non-profits were noticeably absent from social media. The non-profit scene has been traditionally slower at utilizing new platforms and engaging with social media; this has been especially true for smaller non-profits. Those of...
New Year 2015: Inclusive Workplaces, Inclusive Communities
New Year's resolutions bring out the most ambitious, but often poorly thought out, aspirations. The gyms will be packed city-wide, Sport Chek will make a small fortune on running leggings and LuLu Lemon will sell out of yoga mats. Before you know it it's...
Literary Review: Collaboration versus Collective Impact
I’ve just finished reading the article by Jeff Edmondson titled “The Difference between Collaboration and Collective Impact”. The author is the Managing Director of StriveTogether, an organization with an extensive network that assists communities to make...
Socially Conscious Spending: Shop Like Good Old Inclusive Santa
Don't you want be inclusive and Christmas savvy like Santa? Well you can! Have you ever really considered the amount of business and capital a company can make during the Christmas season? Also, the amount of your hard earned money which you may, or may not, spend on...
Employment Services: Now Accepting Referrals!
Are you over the age of 18 and identify as having a permanent lifelong disability? Are you looking for support to find competitive employment in Calgary? CAES is currently accepting referrals, see our Intake Poster for more information or contact Intake Coordinator...