Career development is about so much more than jobs, and the sector is more than ready to lead us in shaping a sustainable Future of Work.
Challenge Factory’s Blog
Where have all the workers gone? Here are 4 definitive answers.
You asked. We answered. Here are the four places where all the workers have gone.
We have eight years to rethink “how old is old”
Canada’s ageing population is not a problem. It is long-life potential. In 2030, the last of the baby boomers will reach 65 years old. That’s our deadline for avoiding an age-based workforce crisis.
Legacy Careers® are a powerful answer to tight labour market questions
Career timelines are changing. Understanding and capitalizing on a 50+ workforce is a key part of the Talent Revolution, leading to a sustainable, successful Future of Work.
Things don’t have to be better for you to feel better
We could dwell on everything that seems terrible in the world today. Or we can reaffirm our capacity to affect change—as individuals, organizations, and communities.
Our hiring resources change how employers think about Veterans
Quality employer-focused education can lead to positive Veteran hiring outcomes and stronger overall recruitment and retention practices.
Amidst ongoing labour shortages, small businesses can build confidence in their hiring
We followed two dozen small organizations as they learned about military Veterans as a hidden talent pool. After six months, employer confidence was up and Veterans had been hired.
Think you know how to manage through a recession? Think again.
We’ve never experienced a recession like this before. It’s a costly mistake to follow our instincts and treat people-related programs as discretionary. Here’s why.
WXN Award celebrates our female founder Lisa Taylor
Lisa Taylor, our Challenge Factory founder and president, is one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women in the Women’s Executive Network’s (WXN) Top 100 Awards.
5 drivers shaping the Future of Work: Before and after the pandemic
We tested whether the same five drivers that were shaping the Future of Work before the pandemic are still shaping it today.
Hybrid? Remote? What jobseekers want is a clear workplace culture.
I’m a recent grad entering the workforce after completing my Master’s degree. Job interviews reveal a lot about workplace leadership and culture—and what jobseekers are looking for.
On Lisa LaFlamme: We need more than stories to make meaning of this moment.
It’s not up to older workers to solve the challenge of ageism in the workplace. This isn’t just about the decision to let your hair go grey. It’s about shaping a Future of Work in which everyone is valued, no matter their age.
The most important question for returning to the office is not who, how, or when. Here’s why.
Look to your organization’s culture to answer the “why” questions about the future of your workplace model.
Leaders and managers: Stop tiptoeing around setting expectations for in-person meetings
What social responsibility do leaders have to their teams and people?
June 2, 2020
There’s a weight not just to this moment, but also to the next.