People make their way through downtown Ottawa on June 18, 2024.
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Instead of trying to force unwilling workers back to the office, Canadian cities should instead focus on developing downtowns that people genuinely want to visit and experience.
Networking isn’t about flawless execution — it’s about building genuine connections over time.
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Whether it’s gaining new perspectives, discovering fresh ideas, or even finding a mentor, networking has the potential to impact both your professional and personal growth in meaningful ways.
Bullying that leads to exclusion and damaged relationships can be particularly harmful.
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New research reveals that being bullied in high school can have effects that last well into adulthood.
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Research shows that people know which shared identities to highlight to build the best connections.
Research shows wellbeing programmes often have little impact.
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Programmes rooted in positive psychology may be one way to help all employees get something out of workplace wellbeing initiatives.
A lack of experience often causes new leaders to hold back, intimidated by the fear of making mistakes.
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Effective decision-makers balance competing priorities and options while staying deeply aware of the needs of their stakeholders, from employees and colleagues to customers and investors.
‘Right to disconnect’ laws allow workers to ignore communications from their employer outside of scheduled working hours.
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The right to disconnect targets the growing problems of constant connectivity and over-availability, and can lead to healthier work-life balance, improved productivity and more inclusive workplaces.
The role of technology should be to support human welfare, not simply maximize profits or reduce labour costs for businesses.
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A new report from Statistics Canada about which professions are likely to be affected by artificial intelligence overlooks some key things.
Despite being proficient in a second language, having an accent considered “foreign” can still feel like a barrier.
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Accents provide listeners with information about speakers, such as where they come from or what other languages they speak. However, accents can also be a source of listener bias.
Working late into the night can backfire.
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Boundaries exist for a reason.
Will there be gain after the pain?
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Morale might be at a new low – but there could be opportunities for development too.
On Oct. 1, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island will all see new minimum wage rates come into effect, while the Northwest Territories raised its minimum wage on Sept. 1.
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After decades of inflation and wage stagnation have eroded wages for workers, the upcoming wage hikes represent progress. But workers certainly deserve more than that.
Plenty of people, including workers in the gig economy, could be excluded from a four-day week.
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Not all jobs and pay levels will be conducive to a four-day working week.
Belonging is the bedrock.
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Inclusion ≠ belonging.
Diversity is good for business.
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Diversity programs that emphasize quick, symbolic wins are a lot less useful than building a shared understanding of fairness.
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New research suggests anti-Black racism plays a key role in conservative anti-DEI sentiment.
But sometimes the storm never comes.
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Studying ‘extreme contexts’ can provide important lessons about engagement at work.
A toxic boss typically demonstrates leadership patterns that are narcissistic, authoritarian, self-promoting, abusive and unpredictable.
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Toxic bosses inflict significant harm, and organizations must be more vigilant in their hiring, performance management and promotion practices.
It is very difficult, if not impossible, to know exactly how many people with an intellectual disability are in sheltered work programs in Canada.
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According to the UN and rights organizations, people with an intellectual disability are still often exploited in workplaces in Québec and Canada.
Don’t try to get to the bottom of your inbox on your first day back.
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All good things must come to an end, but being back at your desk after a holiday doesn’t have to be a trauma.