Charitable giving in Canada has hit a historic low. Only 17.1% of Canadians donate to charities, the smallest percentage since 2002. For the first time since 2016, the total amount donated has also declined. This drop comes despite Canada’s reputation for generosity, and the reasons are as complex as they are concerning. Rising costs of living, the lasting… Read More »
Job hunting is a ‘winner takes all’ competition in which you’re compared and judged against other applicants. Putting in an application for a job is no different from entering a baking or short story contest. However, there’s one difference: there’s no second place—silver medal—nor does “everyone wins for doing their best,” hence why giving participation trophies does a… Read More »
The Toronto Foundation is a leading community foundation committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Toronto. By connecting donors with causes they care deeply about, providing impactful grants, and promoting a culture of informed and engaged philanthropy, the Foundation serves as a vital force for positive change in the city. At its core, the mission… Read More »
Climate change is not a distant threat—it is a pressing reality that is already affecting communities across Canada. The country is grappling with increasingly frequent and severe extreme weather events, including heatwaves, wildfires, floods, and storms. For instance, in July 2024, a devastating wildfire ravaged the historic town of Jasper, Alberta, causing significant destruction. Approximately 30% of the… Read More »
2024… that’s a wrap! It was fun watching social media continue to evolve rapidly, especially in shaping how businesses and consumers interact online. This past Black Friday, shoppers ditched the mall in favour of shopping online. U.S. retail stores reported a modest 0.7 percent rise in sales this year versus a 14.6 percent rise for e-commerce. 2024 showed… Read More »
In the late 90s, I was interviewing for a call centre management position with a well-known insurance company. Karl, my interviewer, and I clicked. Small talk revealed we shared a love of golf and agreed that Rhum Corner makes the best mojitos in Toronto. Karl seemed impressed by my STAR stories and experience creating incentive programs that drove… Read More »
The Philippines recently observed World AIDS Day on December 1, 2024, under the theme “Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right!”. The event focused on raising awareness about HIV prevention, promoting testing, and emphasizing the critical role of human rights in combating HIV/AIDS. Spearheaded by the Philippine National AIDS Council, along with various organizations and government agencies,… Read More »
The Philippines is currently reeling from the devastating effects of a series of super typhoons, heavy rains, and rare, powerful winds reaching speeds of nearly 190 kilometers per hour. These typhoons have caused widespread destruction, including tidal surges over seven meters high, the loss of homes, and the displacement of over a million Filipinos to emergency shelters. The… Read More »
I don’t know about you, but I sense that the Christmas spirit has not really kicked in this year with most people. Then again maybe it is just me. How could it? With all the craziness going on around the world. And yet, I still believe that there are redeeming qualities that life, through history, offers for us… Read More »
Most job search advice is cookie-cutter. The advice you’re following is almost certainly the same advice other job seekers follow, making you just another candidate following the same script. In today’s hyper-competitive job market, standing out is critical, a challenge most job seekers struggle with. Instead of relying on generic questions recommended by self-proclaimed career coaches, which often… Read More »