by Samantha Grabinsky | Nov 5, 2014 | Blog
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...
by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Oct 29, 2014 | Blog
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...
by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Oct 22, 2014 | Blog
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...
by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Oct 15, 2014 | Blog
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. ...
by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Oct 14, 2014 | Blog
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...
by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Oct 8, 2014 | Blog
“ ‘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...