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In the media: Soul searching: Are you ready for a meaningful career change?

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Sixty percent of employees are now considering a real career change. COVID-19 has inadvertently sparked an era of soul searching – pushing employees to really think about their lives, their goals, and their future plans.

Human Resources Director (HRD) magazine spoke to Dr Vidya Shah, assistant professor in the Faculty of Education at York University and staunch follower of issues of equity and justice. Dr Shah revealed how to know if it’s time to put your career soul searching into action.

“It all starts with the five C's,” Dr Shah told HRD. “The first theme is contribution - asking yourself real questions around how you are contributing to the wellbeing of others. Are you doing the most you can to build a humane world?

Shah revealed a new program on offer at York University - Master of Leadership and Community Engagement degree program (MLCE) – which focuses on leading and fostering social change.

Read the full article on the HRD website