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Giving Feedback Across Different Cultures?

February 27, 2013 – 5:54 pm | 3,030 views

Although many of us don’t like to do it, we know that critiquing others’ work — ideally in a constructive, polite, empowering manner — is an essential part of our jobs. But does critical feedback …

Immigrants as competitive advantage for Canadian companies

February 23, 2013 – 6:14 pm | 1,747 views

… Kitchener, Ont.-based Brock Solutions, a developer of real time automation and control solutions, has been extensively involved with hiring new Canadians for the past 15 years.
“We have about 30 different languages spoken within our …

Planning for Diverse Cites: Chicago introduces a New Americans Plan

February 8, 2013 – 5:50 am | 657 views

A message from Chicago’s Mayor:
In July 2011, Mayor Rahm Emanuel created the Office of New Americans and set the aspiration for Chicago to become the world’s most immigrant-friendly city. Just months later, the Mayor convened an advisory …

Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS)

June 22, 2012 – 5:59 pm | 1,848 views

If you’re an Aboriginal Canadian and are wondering where to find a job or how to upgrade your skills, the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) may be your answer.
Using an integrated approach, ASETS …