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Success Story: Alex and Re:Grub
"Alex always has a smile on his face!” says Emily Pederson, a fellow co-worker at Re:Grub. Re:Grub, just soaring past its first year in existence, is a local burger bar that not only pushes the envelope in what their burgers (and now Instagram famous milkshakes) taste...
Staff Morale: Weathering Through the Storm
As I wandered though downtown Calgary, it was glaringly obvious that the economic downturn has had a overwhelming impact on our city. Everywhere you look where there was once a thriving business and parking lots full of vehicles there are now empty spaces. It's the...
CFT7 Disability Employment Workshop & Career Fair : Collective Impact for Positive Outcomes
Community Futures Treaty 7 and various community partners are hosting the 9th Annual Disability Symposium in Calgary on May 10 and 11 here in Calgary. This year the first day of the symposium is a training workshop on collective impact and its benefits for the...
Employment Inclusion: Networks, Collaboration and Collective Impact Pt 1
Where the employment inclusion of people with disabilities is concerned, is it enough for services, advocates and ‘champions’ to merely coexist and occasionally communicate? A quick survey of the results generated by any of the sectors involved in this complex issue...
Above and Beyond: Recognizing Super 8
The folks at Super 8 Shawnessy are no strangers to working with people that have barriers to employment. That is why when CAES approached Monica Stewart-Bittner (General Manager) and Sigrid Nitt (Housekeeping Supervisor) nearly 2 year ago to partner in hiring...
Above and Beyond: Recognizing Flames Fan Attic
As the manager of the North Hill Fan Attic store Gerry is not only an extremely supportive manager, fittingly - he is also a team player. Gerry is always there for his employees with extra guidance and encouragement, with hands on individual training. He has given...
Above and Beyond: Recognizing Iron Mountain
While Iron Mountain might be one of our newest partners in building diverse and inclusive workplaces - you wouldn’t really know it when looking at their workplace culture. Nearly one year ago Nikki King, a Plant Manager and Community Relations Lead at Iron Mountain...
Success Story: A World of Health and Continued Success
After being a dedicated World Health Club employee for three years Tony decided to become even more involved with his team and his health. Tony's goal was to become fit and improve his overall health and wellness. Tony enjoys playing floor hockey and wanted to feel...
Team Building: Shared Stories of Survival
Last week the CAES team went on a team building shutdown to Invermere, BC. While on our retreat we had the opportunity to take in the breathtaking view of the Rocky Mountains, relax in the Radium Hot Springs and hike to the top of the Hoodoos at Fairmont. As a new...
Job Search Strategies: Hunting in the Recession
Congratulations! You're now a full-time job seeker and if you happen to be among those affected by our current economic situation you're not alone. According to the Globe and Mail it was estimated that over 63,000 jobs had been lost in Alberta alone in the first 8...