What We’re Thinking
The most important question for returning to the office is not who, how, or when. Here’s why.
Challenge Factory is back in the office. Not everyone comes in every day—a dynamic that was also true for us before...
It’s time for a national strategy on adult career guidance in Canada
For many, it’s a great time to be an employee. The pandemic has shone a light on work-life balance and labour...
MasterClass in Hiring
Tap into the Hidden Talent Pool of Canada’s Veterans Discover employer-tested ways to find, hire, and retain the...
Let’s Not Grind Through Another Groundhog Day
Omicron Groundhog Day: Now, more than ever, it’s the time for business and leadership strategy. In the 1993 movie...
The pandemic crisis management equation
Business by business, community by community, we can support each other through the unfortunate equations we find ourselves confronting, where nothing seems to add up and knee-jerk, reactionary approaches to complex problems have left us in a trust deficit with our leaders.
Leaders and managers: Stop tiptoeing around setting expectations for in-person meetings
The pandemic has undoubtedly eroded our social structures, bonds, and supports systems. After more than a year of...
Ontario’s employment services redesign would benefit from stronger careers focus
Challenge Factory applauds all efforts to assist Canadians in the pursuit of active, vibrant, and productive careers...
Retain and Gain for Public Sector Leaders: Integrating DEI into Career Management
By Taryn Blanchard The third edition in our Retain and Gain career management playbooks is about to hit virtual...
We’ll Take Our Shot – And Welcome Everyone onto Team #GenXZeneca
Generational Jabs It’s so tempting to quip, share, and circulate the messages contrasting Gen X’s rapid rush to take...
Bold Hunger, Quiet Struggle: The Power of Reflecting on Career Mindsets
Reflection is a powerful tool. Take Challenge Factory’s Assess Your Career Mindset survey today to reflect on your...