Online support

As the recession makes an impact in parts of Canada and the US, social media sites such as LinkedIn and Facebook are seeing an increase in subscribers.

LinkedIn creates important networks for professionals and so job searches among those who are also members is becoming important.

The current economic situation give us all the opportunity to provide encouragement and support to those who are facing unemployment and the family pressures that often accompany.

In a think digital first world, there are e-cards, Facebook walls, and inexpensive Skype calls we can all use.

What other ways can we provide support digitally?