Lately I’ve been thinking about retirement in Calgary. It seems strange to think of something that is nearly 40 years away, but I feel like as a young professional, I’m frequently caught in the dilemma of saving money for the …
A Decision That Changed My Life
Most people in Calgary figure out what they want to do with their lives before or during university. But when I graduated with a BA in English Literature I was still unsure. There was …
Is there a franchise in your future? Have you always wanted to have your own business in Calgary but don’t know where to start? Maybe your passion is to run your own nail franchise or restaurant. Do you want to …
So You Lost Your Job – Now What?
So you lost your job and are now unemployed in Calgary. After about a week of shock recovery and grief, it’s time to hit the street. Now I don’t literally mean …
Keys to a Successful Workplace
Everyone wants to think they are running a successful workplace or they are working in one. But what is a successful workplace? What makes a workplace successful and challenging? Surveys among workers and executives …
What Matters to Workers in 2015
As the Calgary economy gets stronger and folks have more choices again in where they work and what field they work in, there are certain things that come to the forefront as most important …
Increasing Your Productivity
In Calgary, everyone is always looking for ways to increase their productivity on the job. Increased productivity can lead to increases in compensation and/or bonuses and an increased respect from your supervisor. So how do you go …
Want to Love Your Job?
Of course you want to love your job. Maybe you can’t love your current job in Calgary, but even if you decide you need to change jobs, how can you love the new one? Does …
Should You Care About Your Personality Test Results?
Do you put any stock in those personality tests and the direction of your career? Is it something you scoff at when your employer or a recruiter requires you to take the …
Hot Jobs for the Future
As Calgary moves forward into a stronger economic recovery and job recovery, there are now clear trends in the jobs of the future. There are certain professions or types of jobs and categories of jobs …
