Navigating Business Disruption: A Decision Tree for Leaders
A high impact tool to help leaders respond with immediate, focused action when crisis strikes.
Why onboarding new hires the right way elevates career ownership and productivity
Drawing from their recent onboarding experiences, co-op students Adam Sigal and Jennifer St. Denis explore the importance of effective onboarding in today’s dynamic, intergenerational workplaces.
Why reactive leadership will backfire in 2025—and how courageous executives can lead workforces forward
Defaulting to workforce reduction is a short-sighted response to stalled and uncertain market conditions. Here’s how leaders can differentiate between acute crises and chronic issues to make effective strategic decisions.
Challenge Factory brings Canada’s small business might to global entrepreneurship event
Challenge Factory’s CEO, Lisa Taylor, explores how speaking at an international conference in Saudi Arabia transformed her perspective about the potential of Canadian businesses on the global stage.
How to bridge generations in the AI-powered energy revolution
Energy industry expert Bob Cavnar explores how companies can harness AI and intergenerational teamwork to accelerate the transition to clean energy while preserving decades of industry wisdom.
How to find gratitude at the intersection of global and personal change
Amidst the turbulence of recent years, true leadership growth comes from recognizing how global changes have shaped our personal lives—and finding gratitude in the positive transformations they’ve sparked.
What I learned pivoting from passionate founder to compassionate CEO
Challenge Factory’s founder and CEO, Lisa Taylor, explores how business strategy and career development intertwine to drive impact.
4 transitions making this a summer of joy, purpose, and promise
Change and transition are all around us, ready to empower us to shape the future we want.
Solving Canada’s productivity woes, one career at a time
Strong career development is key to boosting Canada’s productivity.
What it means to turn 50 as an expert in workplace ageism
Expertise and lived experience are both needed to solve complex labour market and workforce challenges.
Who works in career development in Canada? A holistic sector map
When Challenge Factory was asked to determine how many people work in Canada’s career development sector, we knew our research would require a mapping tool that is holistic, creative, and powerful.
Let’s fall back in love with work
We have an opportunity to build a future where work serves us all in the ways we need and want it to. First, we have to stop hating work.