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Book Review: NeuroTribes by Steve Silberman
The history of autism is little known and so colourful it could easily be mistaken for a work of fiction. Two physicians working independently on opposite sides of the Atlantic seemed to have arrived at the same discovery almost concurrently. Hans Asperger and Leo...
Tips & Tools for Hiring in a Recession
Calgarian's are rolling into 2016 fresh off the 4th? 5th? round of layoffs from large Calgary Employers. This recession has resulted in a significant increase in unemployment in a relatively short time frame. For those struggling to secure employment, this...
Mental Health in the Time of Recession
For those of us who’ve experienced unemployment, we know that it can be a stressful and jarring time. Even in a flourishing economy it can take around four to six months before landing an interview. With the added pressure of the holidays, maintaining mental wellness...
What does Diversity mean to you?
My colleague and I were fortunate enough to attend The Van Horne Institute's 'Diversity in Supply Chain Management' Career Fair held here in Calgary. We work as Diversity and Engagement Consultants for CAES, so we were excited to have a great opportunity to see what...
Success Story: Save On Foods #DEAMemployee
Some people have jobs to pay the landlord and make the days pass by, and others are determined to find jobs that were made for them. When I think of determined I instantly think of Carol. Striving for a positive change Carol was not only offered the job of her dreams,...
Celebrating DEAM: Save-On-Foods Cash Mob
For the past 11…yep count 'em that’s 11 weeks of listening to 3 parties present their policies and try to sell you on why they are best for our country… WAIT! Backspace, Delete, Refresh! If you’re like me and millions of other Canadians you have about had it and are...
Celebrating DEAM: October Kickoff Event
Last week the Calgary Employment First Network held the first Disability Employment Awareness Month Kickoff event. The Kickoff was exceptionally successful with Mayor Nenshi, Minister Sabir, several MLA's and Tom Jackson presenting at the ceremonies. ...
Building Success Through Networking and Engagement
Stop and think to yourself about the most successful times in your life. Who were the people around you? What or who supported and influenced you? For some of us it may have slipped our memory or we may just not think about these things often; although these...
Disability Employment Awareness Month – Calgary
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month - DEAM - and there are a number of great events and opportunities being planned for Calgary, AB. The city has reason to be proud; we're the little city that grew up hard and fast through boom and bust cycles. We went...
Workplace Diversity Strategies Seminar: October 8th
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month. In celebration of this month, the Calgary Employment First Network has planned several events in the Calgary community. The 'Workplace Diversity Strategies Seminar' has been developed specifically for Calgary...