You sit in a favourite comfortable chair, or enjoy that useful kitchen gadget or you clean up using a cool vacuum cleaner; these products were probably designed by an industrial designer. Imagine combining artistic talent – together with skills and knowledge in product use, marketing, and materials – to create functional and appealing product designs. In [...]
Sustainable aviation involves the development and use of renewable or waste-derived aviation fuels, known as Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), which meet sustainability criteria. These fuels are designed to reduce CO2 emissions from aviation, a sector responsible for 12% of CO2 emissions from all transport sources. The global aviation industry is committed to a sustainable future for aviation, [...]
When you’re traveling, there’s something that opens up. It’s easier to meet people and good things seem to happen in a more concentrated way. That’s what happened to Mark when he travelled in lovely BC recently. On a transition day between spending time with friends and starting to work, Mark had a Sunday to myself to [...]
If someone lives to live to age 90, which is now true for over half of Canadians, and they retire at 60, that’s a 30 year, post-work life. At age 60, they have half their life more to live. So, what’s next for them? How will they find purpose and meaning across 30 more years? [...]
In this episode, Stephen Armstrong and Dwight Mihalicz dive into a fascinating discussion on how Management Consulting is evolving in an era of unprecedented change. The MC profession is at a pivotal moment in history. As businesses navigate the challenges of the digital age, consultants are transforming how they deliver value to their clients. This transformation [...]
Have your thoughts about the post-holiday re-entry to work been filled with anticipation…or dread? Sure, work is work and the first week back in a new year or even after a weekend can sometimes make us long for activities like bingeing favourite shows and playing board games with family and friends. But when you’re in a [...]
Modern human resources department represents the interests of the overall mission of the business aligned with the needs of individual employees. Depending on the size and scope of a company, an HRM department can perform a variety of roles and responsibilities. For a small business, a dedicated HRM specialist may cover all HRM functions, while in [...]
Specializing in Careers and Mobility Learning, Dr Michael Healy shares his mission and how he chose it. If you were asked to share your mission, what would it look like? Take some time to think about it. Listen, reflect and answer! Join Hoda and her guests on Career Buzz and increase your Career knowledge.
As storyteller-in-chief at CodeWord Communications for 20+ years and a part-time writing professor, Suzanne Bowness has built a successful freelance writing business.Now, she’s written, “The Feisty Freelancer: A friendly guide to visioning, planning and growing your writing business,” published by Dundurn Press in 2025. It helps readers get started on the writing journey. Tune into this Career Buzz episode to [...]
In the past, what happened in your car typically stayed in your car. That is no longer the case. The influx of digital innovations, from infotainment connectivity to over-the-air (OTA) software updates, is turning cars into information clearinghouses. While delivering significant customer value, these changes also expose vehicles to the seamier side of the digital [...]
