by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Apr 8, 2015 | Blog
In the past few months, many organizations have expressed that their HR teams are implementing an increased focus on diversity recruitment this year. For some employers that may simply mean adding to their existing diversity utilizing previously developed inclusive...
by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Feb 4, 2015 | Blog
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...
by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Dec 31, 2014 | Blog
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...
by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | Nov 19, 2014 | Blog
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...
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...