Opinion

by Todd Humber

When HR responses do more harm than good

by Guest Contributor

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

Marriage, divorce and parenthood all shape Canadians’ decisions to become self‑employed — here’s how
The last one out used to turn off the lights. Now the robot stays — and the union wants a word
The urgency trap: How blurry priorities are burning out your team
Why corporate leadership in Canada still remains dominated by men
New research shows why tipping is making more Canadians uncomfortable
The 2026 FIFA World Cup gives Canada an opportunity to attract digital nomads

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

When feedback blows up: How to coach through the pushback

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

OpinionFeatured

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

By Samantha Dodson Since women began entering the modern workforce in large numbers, support roles — or those who help someone else do their work, …

Education

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

Environment

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

By Nigel Melville Judging by a slew of recent corporate announcements, your next “co-worker” might be an artificial intelligence agent – doing the work of an assistant, job scheduler, morning debriefer, learning coach and more. JPMorgan Chase, the …

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

By Zihan Wang Co-working spaces have become a familiar part of the working landscape. A convenient alternative to working from home or an employer’s office, they have become the favoured option of millions of the world’s freelancers, entrepreneurs …

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How should schools teach AI? 3 models to consider

By Hugo G. Lapierre, Normand Roy, and Patrick Charland Students across Canada are exposed to artificial intelligence (AI) whether through search engines, writing assistants, automated recommendation systems or social media. That everyday exposure raises a first, fundamental question: …

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

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

How to respond when performance slips and something feels off

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

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

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

Environment

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

By George Kofi Danso Canada positions itself as a nation in need of skilled immigrants to address labour shortages, support an aging population and drive economic growth. But the reality of Canada’s labour market tells a different story. …

ImmigrationFeaturedOpinionRetention

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

By Evren Altinkas and Christina Clark-Kazak The Canadian government launched the Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative in December 2025 designed to entice international researchers to come to Canada. The initiative, which the government says will “invest up to …

FeaturedOpinion

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

By David J Finch Canada has a paradox at the heart of its labour market. The country leads the G7 for the most educated workforce and is producing more graduates than ever before. Yet for millions of young …

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

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

What Nova Scotians should know about CUPE strike action in long-term care: Op-Ed

The more commodified your job, the more likely AI can do it – lessons from online freelancing

Real pain, no claim: What a denied promotion can and cannot cost an employer

Why organisations pick the wrong leaders

Remote and hybrid drift: How to pull a disengaged employee back before it’s too late

Want a dog‑friendly workplace? Here’s what you’ll need to get right

Danielle Smith’s immigration referendum fuels an ‘us versus them’ divide in Alberta

Why workplace harassment persists despite policies — and what leaders can do

The severance sword: Ontario’s $2.5 million severance threshold is still stuck in 1987

Red flags in the workplace: Why whistleblowers are still few and far between

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