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Inclusive Employers and Training: When There’s a Will, There’s a Way
At the very successful NDEAM Breakfast Event held on the 28th of October, a very important observation was made by a member of the audience during the lively question period. She reiterated the success inclusive employers enjoyed by having a diverse and vibrant...
Diversity Champions: Where True Leadership Exists
As all of us who attended last month’s NDEAM breakfast event know, success in the workplace is as much about leadership as it is about encouraging inclusive attitudes. If there is one character that was immensely modeled at this year's Disability Employment Awareness...
The Name Game: Controversial Resume Screening Protocols
Would you rather interview Emily or Lakisha? How can changing your name from Jose to Joe help you land a job? Research from around the world is telling us that despite all the celebrating diversity, anti-discrimination legislation and self-congratulating, having an...
Workplace Accommodations: Adjusting for Success
Mention the phrase ‘workplace accommodations’ and all of a sudden the mind starts racing, unfortunately often in the wrong direction. Employers often fear that there is a large cost associated with providing accommodations or that they don’t have time to implement...
The Business Case for Inclusive Hiring Practices
Your staff are crucial to the overall success of your company. Recruiting and retaining great employees is an ongoing battle for employers everywhere. In a time of fast paced development, global markets, and a looming talent shortage, how do you ensure that you have...
Business Partner Action Plan: An Easy to Use Guide to Become an Inclusive Employer
When looking to implement new hiring practices or develop your inclusive recruitment capacity, it can be challenging to know where to start. We often find that employers are excited about the work that CAES is doing in the community and want to get involved. ...
Celebrating NDEAM: October 28 YYC Breakfast Event
CAES is excited to announce we are hosting an event on October 28th in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). In collaboration with The Talent Pool, Champions Career Centre and the Calgary Employment First Network, we are hosting a...
Literary Review: It’s a Shame, Minimum Wage Increase Rejected
“ ‘It’s a Shame’, says NDP of Federal Minimum Wage Rejection. Motion to pay small group of workers $15 an hour defeated 124 to 138 today.” - Jeremy J. Nuttall In this article Nuttall provides the reader with a solid background of the motion presented by the NDP in the...
Success Story: A World of Health & Success
Imagine coming into work each day and being greeted by your co-workers with a smile, high five or another creative personal salutation. This is the way Tony treats his co-workers and team at the World Health Club. Tony has worked at the World Health Club for a year...
Current Community Events: Community Connections & NDEAM
Bow Valley College will be hosting its 4th Annual Community and Volunteer Fair on September 25, 2014 from 11am to 2pm. This event will have over 25 community organizations present and will highlight the many resources and volunteer opportunities that are available in...