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.
Employers often hesitate to adopt the most effective interviewing strategies, which leads to less effective interviews.
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There is a concerning gap between the science of interviewing and the way interviews are commonly practiced in workplaces.
Leaders who actively seek feedback are seen as more effective, trustworthy, authentic and respectful.
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When feedback is delivered thoughtfully and perceived as constructive by employees, it can bridge the gap between potential and performance and provide clarity in times of uncertainty.
The fact that women are lagging behind in the use and mastery of artificial intelligence is threatening their progress in the labour market.
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The majority of jobs will be affected by AI within the next 10 years. Women need to learn how to use this new technology if they don’t want to lose momentum in the job market.
Food service establishments have been struggling to hire enough employees while trying to return to business as usual after the pandemic. A server clears a table on a patio at a restaurant, in Vancouver, in April 2021.
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Hiring managers in the food service industry often emphasize the importance of finding the right “fit” when hiring new employees. But does everyone have the same chance to fit in?
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How to win while you’re working from home.
After 60 years of the five-day workweek, it might be time to explore a new approach.
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The four-day work week has proven to be successful around the world. Could it also be Canada’s new reality?
Public Service Alliance of Canada workers walk a picket line in Ottawa in April 2023 over issues related to remote work, enhanced work amenities and wage increases to compensate for inflation.
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Overlooking the impacts of remote work on motivation may have unexpected consequences for Canadian public services and policies.
Some workplaces in the hospitality industry are especially toxic, resulting in employees experiencing burnout and mental health issues.
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To remain competitive, hospitality companies must establish more attractive work environments by fostering positive workplace culture and incentivizing employees to work.
With tech and flexible-working, the boundaries between work and home have become blurred.
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With the rise in homeworking, some countries are legislating to protect workers’ rights to switch off. Will the UK follow suit?
When a work injury occurs, the immediate focus is on physical recovery. However, the psychological impact of injuries shouldn’t be neglected.
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Struggling with mental health can increase the risk of work injuries, and work injuries can give rise to, or worsen, mental health challenges.
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With 70 work-related deaths each year, the government’s review of health and safety rules is very timely. But simply reducing red tape won’t fix the deeper problems.
Data indicates that many young women continue to face sexual harassment in the workplace.
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The recent allegations of sexual assault against Frank Stronach once again draw attention to the pervasive harassment women face in the workplace.