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Human Resources must adapt quickly to changes in the workplace to remain relevant and useful.
Organized labour held demonstrations in front of Tim Hortons franchises in Ontario in January 2018 to protest the actions some Tim Hortons franchises have taken in response to an increase in the province’s minimum wage.
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May Day is a time to reflect on labour struggles of the past and demands for the future, and Canada’s move toward increasing the minimum wage is not enough. Labour politics is about who counts
The railway at the centre of the 2013 Lac-Megantic explosion, Montreal Maine and Atlantic, was recently ordered to pay fines totalling $1.25 million after being convicted of violating the Fisheries Act due to crude oil leaking into nearby bodies of water. Employers and companies are increasingly being held responsible for workplace accidents.
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Every day people around the world go to work expecting to return home safely to their families. But the reality is that many never return due to workplace accidents that could have been prevented.
Individuals high in traits like narcissism, actively seek out prestige, target high level jobs and make their accomplishments known to those around them.
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Research shows that being agreeable can come at a cost in terms of income and career success. But it can be used to your advantage if combined with being strategic and conscientious.
Disgruntled.
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Cutting pension scheme costs can make staff angry and belligerent.
Taking the fall.
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More women are making it to the boardroom but are often promoted to an untenable and precarious leadership position.
The study showed that boosting the office temperature a little can save energy and keep office workers comfortable without sacrificing their cognitive performance.
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Our study found that office workers performed just the same, whether the air conditioning was set at 22°C or 25°C. But making that tweak can cut energy use by 18%.
Protest is taking new shapes and forms.
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High profile strikes in key sectors – from railways to utility companies and universities – have taken place so far this year.
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Is being polite a commonly understood idea or is rudeness in the eye of the beholder?
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Spot removes traditional barriers to reporting abusive behavior, because participants can log incidents without talking to a human.
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MeToo is an inclusive movement. So why have so few men come forward with their own accounts of being sexually harassed?
Being bullied as a child, being female, young, and neurotic are significant predictors of whether you might be bullied in the workplace, one survey found.
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Our study showed that the majority of employees chose to continue attending work despite suffering repeated abuse at work.
More Australian employers are introducing actions to address gender pay inequalities.
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A combination of analysis and action is the most effective way to close the persistent gender wage gap.
Sexual harassment against women is more prevalent in male dominated sectors such as mining and agriculture.
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A culture of male dominance in rural Australia is a key explainer for the high rate of sexual harassment in rural workplaces.
When an employee is dismissed after making a complaint, it’s relatively easy for the employer to hide the true reason for dismissal.
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The way victimisation cases are interpreted by the courts often leaves employees defenceless and gives employers excessive managerial powers.
The study examined more than 100 interactions and found that when airline staff were effusive in their apologies it actually diminished their ability to be efficient problem solvers.
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Traditional customer service is struggling as consumers solve problems online and expect options in person.
Millennial women are choosing pets over kids. And they want to bring those pets to work. What can employers do?
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Pets have become a major part of our lives, with many millennials opting for a dog or cat instead of children. What should employers do to accommodate pet owners?
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick talks to players during a game against the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 17, 2017.
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According to a management scholar, a team’s mindset and structure – not its stars – will often determine its success.
Our workplace and work processes may be contributing to stress and bad behaviour.
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It’s tempting to think that difficult coworker might be a psychopath, but this just distracts us from the difficult work of making our workplaces better places to be.
It’s ok to let a little anger show in the workplace but you shouldn’t let it all out, research says.
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Anger can help you in negotiations but it might get you fired if you don’t learn your triggers and how to control it.