Opinion

by Todd Humber

The right to strike is constitutionally protected — a new Senate report is looking for a workaround

by The Conversation

The hidden burnout crisis facing social media marketers

The Muslim wage gap in Canada’s largest metro area costs workers an estimated $1.2 billion a year

Cybersecurity failure: N.L. Health Services phished exhausted workers with a fake thank you
Flexibility is the new competitive advantage if we use it wisely
When HR responses do more harm than good
When men take parental leave, their careers may benefit — but women’s do not
Hiring your teen this summer? A family job doesn’t automatically keep them safe at work
‘Let me know if you need anything’ is not a return-to-work plan

Why don’t FIFA and the Premier League treat racist abuse as a workplace hazard?

How to know if it’s time to quit your first job

Hybrid work is not always the golden compromise employees expect – even as more companies implement it

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How megalomaniac leaders establish their grip on a group — and they how they lose it

By Jean Poitras Megalomaniacal leaders are fascinating. They exude boundless confidence, harbour sometimes excessive ambitions and make decisions that are often out of touch with …

Education

Why corporate leadership in Canada still remains dominated by men

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Somebody finally unionized the gig economy, and here’s what it looks like

The phrase “gig economy” was built to mean the opposite of a union job. That was the whole pitch. No boss, no schedule, no contract, no card to sign — just you, your car and an app, free …

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When feedback blows up: How to coach through the pushback

Many leaders avoid giving feedback, not because they don’t care but because past attempts have gone badly. The employee becomes defensive. They argue the details. They justify. They shut down. Or they agree in the moment, only to …

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Outed by HR: B.C. worker’s mental disorder claim revived after sexual orientation leaked to manager

An HR professional at a B.C. landscaping company mentioned, in front of a brand-new operations manager, who a long-time truck driver’s “roommate” actually was. The manager had been on the job three days. The driver had been there …

Why being called ‘detail‑oriented’ can stall a woman’s career

Accentism for profit? What Telus is getting wrong about accents

That smartphone in your employee’s pocket? Well, it’s also a witness

The silence after change: What many leaders keep getting wrong

When your workplace doesn’t match your ethical outlook – the problem of ‘moral injury’

We studied what happened when financially struggling artists received $1,000 a month, no strings attached, for 18 months

He wasn’t working out. Then he disclosed an anxiety diagnosis. Then it got complicated

So your new ‘co‑worker’ is an AI agent – here’s how to make the best of it

Thinking of joining a co‑working space? Here are four ways to make the most of it

How should schools teach AI? 3 models to consider

Here’s why Canada needs to ditch age‑based immigration points

Diaspora distress: When geopolitical conflict follows immigrant workers into the office

Environment

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How to respond when performance slips and something feels off

Leaders are increasingly facing situations that don’t fit neatly into a performance box. Behaviour shifts. Emotional volatility. Missed steps. Vague statements that raise concern but don’t quite cross a clear line. Many leaders hesitate in these moments. They …

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As the world faces yet another crisis, why are leaders still resisting remote work?

By Antonio Aloisi At 9pm, shops, restaurants and cafes go dark across the city of Cairo, where a stringent curfew has been imposed to mitigate the energy shock triggered by the conflict in the Gulf. The measure may …

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How emoji use at work can determine how competent your colleagues think you are

By Erin Leigh Courtice You’ve typed it, deleted it and typed it again. You need to let your colleague know there’s a problem with a project at work. Should you use a grinning face — 😄 — in …

Meta and Microsoft have joined the tech layoff tsunami – but is AI really to blame?

As entry‑level jobs dry up in NZ, how can we help young people find their way into work?

1914 Ludlow Massacre took lives of 25 miners and family members during bitter strike for fair wages and conditions

When emotions run high: What to say when an employee breaks down on the job

Over 80% of women face menopause symptoms – so why are workplaces still ignoring it?

Employment data shows the early signs of AI job disruption are already here

Everyday sexist online language is not random, and that’s the problem

‘Canadian experience’ keeps skilled immigrants out of the labour market

Canada cannot afford to lose international research talent — here’s what needs to change

Canada is producing more graduates than ever — so why is it harder to find a job?

AI is your most powerful HR tool yet. Are you using it?

When meetings go sideways: How leaders can intervene without making it worse

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