In the job market of 2026, the "Easy Apply" button has become a digital black hole. While AI-driven job boards and automated recruitment platforms promise efficiency, they often result in a sea of identical resumes and a frustrating lack of feedback for candidates. Despite the rise of sophisticated algorithms, one fundamental truth remains: human connection is the most powerful tool … Read More
Energizing Change: How to Build a Culture of Adaptability, Trust, and Transformation
If you’re heading to the SHRM International Annual HR Conference in Orlando this year, you’ll hear a lot about the "future of work." But here’s the reality: the future isn’t some distant date on a calendar. It’s happening every time your team has to pivot because of a new tech stack, a market shift, or a sudden change in leadership. … Read More
AI vs. Human Intelligence: Which Is Better for Your Compensation Strategy?
If you have been keeping an eye on the HR tech space lately, you have likely heard the buzz surrounding Drew Fockler’s upcoming SHRM presentation, "Fair Pay, Smart Tech." It is a conversation that is long overdue. As we move deeper into 2026, the question is no longer whether we should use AI in our compensation strategies, but how we … Read More
AI Risk 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Inclusive Hiring
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept in the Canadian workspace; it is a current reality. From automated resume screening to algorithmic personality assessments, AI is reshaping how we identify talent. However, for vocational rehabilitation professionals and HR leaders, this shift introduces a new category of professional responsibility: AI Risk Management. In Canada, approximately 27% of the population … Read More
Orlando Bound! Drew Fockler to Speak at SHRM International Annual HR Conference
It is official. Sometimes, you put a goal out into the universe, and the universe actually listens. This afternoon, while finalizing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to speak at the SHRM International Annual HR Conference in Orlando, I received the confirmation I had been hoping for. Not only was I accepted, but two of my sessions were green-lit for the … Read More
Predictability Meets Expertise: Big Updates from Vocational Quest
At Vocational Quest, our mission has always centered on providing the highest level of professional analysis while remaining responsive to the evolving needs of our referral partners. As the landscape of vocational rehabilitation and employment litigation shifts, so too must the tools and frameworks we use to evaluate workplace capacity and employability. We are excited to share two major updates … Read More