The COVID-19 pandemic has upended and laid bare the inequities in our global economic and social systems. It has made clear that some of the most vulnerable populations and undervalued professions in our society are not only the hardest hit during times of crisis but also the ones we rely upon the most.

The Wellness Paradigm: Preventative Self-Care Techniques to Help Career Professionals & Their Clients Succeed in the ‘New Normal’

Connecting Career Development and Mental Health: Practical Applications with Clients – Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14 & 21, 2020

Career Theories And Models At Work with authors Jim Bright, Roberta Borgen & Deirdre Pickerell

Rethinking Career Engagement for Older Workers: Adapting to a Changing Workforce – Nov. 3, 10 & 17, 2020

Between February and April 2020, Canada’s manufacturing sector lost over 280,000 jobs — a 17% drop in employment compared to 16% Canada-wide. May and June show a rebound since April’s steep decline, with nearly half of manufacturing jobs returning.

Nevertheless, the situation remains precarious. As the Canadian economy re-opens, a full recovery will depend on the ability of manufacturers to fulfill backlogged and incoming orders, which means securing both supply chains and distribution channels.

Even before the pandemic, fulfilling orders was a concern for many businesses, as skills shortages and rising costs kept production levels below capacity. New challenges and priorities have emerged, such as staff and customer safety and operational upkeep, compounding previous concerns.