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January 9, 2023

Student Work Placement Program helps young talent launch new careers and experience growth

Three years ago, the Student Work Placement Program helped Victoria Valeriani launch her career. Now she’s using the program to give other students opportunities for success.
December 20, 2022

Malton Women Council offers tips, resources, and advice for newcomer women in Canada

The Malton Women Council joined Magnet for a webinar to share tips for newcomer women to build their networks and find opportunities in Canada.
December 19, 2022

Why small business owners don’t need big budgets to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion

While existing networks and organizations offer no-cost resources to help small-businesses improve diversity, equity, and inclusion, leaders must also learn to set appropriate examples to employees.
December 13, 2022

Toronto Metropolitan University’s new LGBTQ2S+ undergraduate minor creates community and opportunity

Dr. Art Blake hopes that TMU’s LGBTQ2S+ undergraduate minor will create community and help students build skills as champions of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
November 24, 2022

Creating accessible content starts with inclusive-minded leadership

Accessibility experts share why businesses should create accessible content and provide tips on digital accessibility.
November 18, 2022

Networking and openness can help newcomers adapt to Canadian cultural practices

Moving to a foreign country brings multiple challenges, as anyone who’s ever done it knows well. An oft-overlooked one is identifying and adopting subtle cultural practices […]
November 14, 2022

‘Bundled’ learning could boost agile thinking and help build research capacity in Canada

At the final Building Future Ready Communities; Virtual Tour webinar, panelists challenged aspiring researchers to become more agile thinkers by studying diverse but complementary fields.
November 7, 2022

Youth Boost is helping young job seekers launch their careers with better job search tools

Powered by Magnet, Youth Boost will help students and new grads launch their career with job opportunities, learning labs, and proven job search tools.
October 26, 2022

What to include on a resume? Build a recruiter-friendly resume with tips from a Career Education Manager

Career Education Manager Maurice Fernandes shares resume tips to attract the attention of recruiters and employers.
October 14, 2022

TMU’s Occupational and Public Health MSc program is the first in Canada

Toronto Metropolitan University is the first in Canada to offer an MSc in public and occupational health. Dr. Chun-Yip Hon explains why it was important to connect the two.
October 6, 2022

Membertou Nation Chief Terrance Paul: “We decided we should invest in ourselves”

When Chief Terrance Paul became chief of the Membertou nation in the early 1980s, the nation was an economically impoverished community with high unemployment. Today, Membertou […]
September 22, 2022

Good Foot Supports Inclusion for Neurodivergent Employees

Good Foot Delivery hires neurodivergent individuals as couriers. Barb Willett and Michelle Hutchinson explain the organization’s approach to employee inclusion and success.
September 9, 2022

Ukrainian Canadian Congress connects newcomers to housing, jobs, and community

Luba Tarapacky of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) Toronto branch talks about the donation storefront Ukrainian Canadian Parachutes and the struggles newcomers face.
September 7, 2022

How flipping the viewpoint on workplace diversity shows why it’s a ‘requirement’

Workplace diversity tends to focus on adapting – and updating – Human Resources practices. Strategic inclusion specialist Jennifer Laidlaw told a recent webinar why she believes the business case is more compelling.
August 31, 2022

Bridging the school-to-work transition for youth

By making learning about work and how to get a job part of the education system, experts say the school-to-work transition will be easier to bridge.
August 22, 2022

Why letting different cultures celebrate ‘who they are’ is key to workplace integration

At the latest Building Future Ready Communities event, panelist Trevor Buttrum explained why successfully integrating different cultures in the workplace is about more than just representation.
July 28, 2022

Do less harm: Brittany Bingham on Indigenous-centred health care

Brittany Bingham explains the importance of individual and systemic change to ensuring Indigenous persons can safely access health care in Canada.
July 18, 2022

Is the no-tipping movement sustainable for restaurants?

The sustainability of the no-tip movement is discussed by current and former no-tip restaurant owners in Canada.
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