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Challenge Factory’s CEO on the Gale Force Wins Podcast
Gale Force Wins | Lisa Taylor sat down for an inspiring conversation about career transitions, the Future of Work, and the power of slowing down to reflect. Lisa shares her career story, lessons learned, and her vision for how we can reshape the way we work and live.
Did COVID-19 accelerate new opportunities for SMEs and solopreneurs?
NOW and NEXT | Did the COVID-19 pandemic create or accelerate an entrepreneurial culture that is transforming the “side hustle” into a foundational element of Canada’s economy?
2025 is the time for Canadian business to lean into risk
NOW and NEXT | In 2024, leaders put innovative solutions on hold in Canada rather than leaning and leaping into risk to find creative opportunities to grow and thrive. Now what?
Online workshops aim to assist employers with labour market
SooToday | Challenge Factory Consulting Director, Barbara Wilson, takes part in an Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation workshop series to support businesses in navigating today’s evolving labour market.
The new age of work: Navigating intergenerational dynamics, pace, and trust
Thorpe Benefits | Intergenerational dynamics, productivity, and trust are redefining how we work and lead.
They mock us, malign us and blame us for everything. But my generation is pretty great
Toronto Star | Lisa Taylor weighs in on the relationships between generations in this opinion piece from Cathrin Bradbury.
A national careers strategy would help win in the future of work. Here’s how
Taryn Blanchard & Candy Ho, Toronto Star | By investing in career development, Canada can unlock a more prosperous and equitable future.
Ask an expert: What is a “career checkup,” and why do I need one?
Report on Business Magazine | Like taxes, you can do a career checkup on your own—but there’s value in seeking an objective third-party specialist.
How to succeed in today’s world of work
Success Leaves Clues | The Future of Work requires lifelong learning and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and career paths.
Lisa Taylor talks the new age of work
Thorpe Benefits | Work is changing for all generations. Here’s what you need to know.
Are we ageist?
Your Employment Detective | Challenge Factory’s President, Lisa Taylor, discusses how our ages and stages affect our employability.
Who works in career development in Canada? A holistic sector map
CareerWise | What are the types of individuals and organizations that make up Canada’s career development sector? And how do they all fit together? Challenge Factory’s Lisa Taylor and Taryn Blanchard dig into the research-driven Career Development Sector Scoping Model.