At first, when the team at Ashton discussed doing a blog post about the benefits of online learning, I thought it was going to be a really short post. [ … ]
General Interest
How to Pay for Post-Secondary Education
For new immigrants in Canada, the first step to building a successful career implies getting their foreign credentials recognized, upgrading their skills and earning professional designation or certification. All [ … ]
The Pluses and Minuses of Moving for Your Job
by Ronda Payne
Loving your job is great and something many people might envy, but what happens when your dream job ends up being on the other side of the country, or [ … ]
New Year Goals
by Ronda Payne
Stepping into a new year with goals to achieve your dreams requires both courage and a plan. Without one or the other, success is unlikely. Courage is needed because [ … ]
The Unexpected Successes that Came Later in Life
by Ronda Payne
As we turn the corner and head into a new year, it’s a natural time to review how things went during the past 365 days; to determine how you [ … ]
Christmas in and Around Vancouver
by Ronda Payne
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but when the kids are out of school, family is staying for a while (and wants to see Vancouver [ … ]
Social Media’s Business Strengths
by Ronda Payne
Kids are doing it, moms are doing it, even cats and dogs are doing it – so why not businesses too? We’re talking about social media and it seems [ … ]
Find a New Routine to Stay Motivated
by Ronda Payne
No matter how much we love our job, there are going to be days when it’s hard to keep at it and perform at our best. Some people are [ … ]
Lest We Forget – Understanding Remembrance Day in Canada
by Ronda Payne
On Sunday, Remembrance Day will be honoured throughout Canada. While it is a statutory holiday, Remembrance Day is far from a party. It is an observation of freedom, thankfulness [ … ]
Bringing Festive Halloween Fun into the Office
by Ronda Payne
Doesn’t everyone like the fun of Halloween? Whether it’s dressing up, carving pumpkins or eating candy, it seems that there’s something for every member of the office when celebrating [ … ]
Motivation Tips During Fall’s Blue-filled Season
by Ronda Payne
Fall is both inspiring and uplifting as well as challenging and demotivating. On one hand, there’s the awesome change in colours around us, back-to-school, fresh starts and Halloween. On [ … ]
5 Reasons to Join a Professional Organization
by Ronda Payne
What was once seen as essential to Baby Boomers’ and GenX’ers’ careers, is often seen as old-fashioned and out-of-date for Millennials. That being said, the younger working generation is [ … ]