by Jaimie Augustine CDA of PEI is a network of Career Development Professionals who work with people of all ages to help them manage their learning, work, leisure, and transitions. The goal of career services is to help people pursue learning, find work which is personally meaningful, and learn how to manage transitions in today’s ever-evolving labour market. When it's ... [Read More...]
Don’t give up on your career goals
by Jaimie Augustine The Career Development Association of PEI Inc. (CDA of PEI) is celebrating and highlighting the great work and career paths of its members. CDA of PEI is a network of Career Development Professionals who work with people of all ages to help them manage their learning, work, leisure, and transitions. The goal of career services is to help people ... [Read More...]
Hear ‘Accommodations’ – Think ‘Optimization’ first
submitted by Sandy Slade, Registered Social Worker, Employment Support Worker with the Canadian Mental Health Association-PEI Division, and the Founding Executive Director of ADHD PEI. Accommodation is a loaded term. From academia to the workplace, it brings with it a kind of anxiety and tension between the business and the employee. Today, we will unpack the history of this ... [Read More...]
Survey shows workplace sexual harassment happens on PEI
by Stacy Dunn The PEI Human Rights Commission’s SHIFT Project recently shared the results of its workplace sexual harassment survey. Over 1,600 people responded to the survey, which is roughly 1 in every 52 people in the PEI labour force. The survey’s goal was to gauge the awareness and experiences of Island employers and employees when it comes to sexual harassment ... [Read More...]
Residential services organization has on-going need for casual relief staff
by Stacy Dunn Queens County Residential Services Inc. (QCRS Inc.) is a not-for-profit organization that has been in operation for 45 years, delivering a range of programs and services to adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. QCRS Inc. owns 14 group homes, runs a day program, and employs about 170 staff, providing support and services to about 100 ... [Read More...]