By Daniel Côté, Université de Montréal In Québec, immigrants are more likely to be injured at work than people born in the …
The Conversation
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionOpinion
Reverse discrimination? In spite of the MAGA bluster over DEI, data shows white Americans are still advantaged
By Fred L. Pincus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Two big assumptions underlie President Donald Trump’s attack on diversity, equity and inclusion …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Global HR PracticesOpinion
The U.S. really is unlike other rich countries when it comes to job insecurity – and AI could make it even more ‘exceptional’
By Jeffrey C. Dixon, College of the Holy Cross How will AI affect American workers? There are two major narratives floating around. …
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OpinionRemote Working
When it comes to wellbeing, what are the pros and cons of working in an office vs from home?
By Libby (Elizabeth) Sander, Bond University So your boss wants you in the office more? If this makes you anxious, you’re not …
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Global HR Practices
Small business employees in Australia have a right to disconnect from work unless it’s ‘unreasonable’ – what does that mean?
From August 26, 5.4 million Australians working for small businesses will have the “right to disconnect”. This means they can refuse contact about work …
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Opinion
Social connections matter for the well-being of neurodivergent workers – adjustments to office settings and routines aren’t enough
By Raysa Geaquinto Rocha, European Academy of Management (EURAM); Louise Nash, University of Essex, and Siddhartha Saxena, Heriot-Watt University Think about the …
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By Sara Dorow, University of Alberta For years, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has been sounding the alarm: climate change is having …
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FeaturedOpinion
How businesses deflect responsibilities for addressing modern slavery in their supply chains
By Kam Phung, Simon Fraser University Despite growing awareness and legislation aimed at eradicating modern slavery — including forced labour, bonded labour and other extreme …
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FeaturedOpinionRemote Working
As back-to-school season approaches, Canadian employers are making a mistake by mandating workers back to the office
By Andrea DeKeseredy, University of Alberta; Amy Kaler, University of Alberta, and Michelle Maroto, University of Alberta Canadian employers have been mandating …
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By Leda Stawnychko, Mount Royal University and Shawna Boyko, Mount Royal University The workplace has long been a setting for connection — …