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The five most annoying things our coworkers do

The five most annoying things our coworkers do

Recent survey finds 85 per cent of workers have had to deal with an annoying coworker and for 58 per cent of respondents, the offender has affected their ability to be productive.
I'm having trouble hiring the right people for my business. What am I doing wrong?

I'm having trouble hiring the right people for my business. What am I doing wrong?

Also, Jen Psaki on being honest with your boss, how to tap into your personal power and off-duty with fashion icon Jeanne Beker.
'A worthwhile investment': A third of Canadians say their employer overlooks serious mental health problems

'A worthwhile investment': A third of Canadians say their employer overlooks serious mental health problems

New study suggests one in four Canadians are bothered by thoughts of self-harm, and 12 per cent of workers have had a colleague who attempted — or lost their life to — suicide in the past year.
Starbucks’ 24.5% one-day share-price surge contains CEO lessons

Starbucks’ 24.5% one-day share-price surge contains CEO lessons

CEOs earn large pay packages when they earn trust and have investors' respect
I earned a promotion, but the company keeps delaying the raise as outlined in my contract

I earned a promotion, but the company keeps delaying the raise as outlined in my contract

Your new employment contract is a binding agreement and any failure to comply with its terms — either by the employer or the employee — can constitute a breach.
Racialized workers less likely to be unionized: report

Racialized workers less likely to be unionized: report

Black and racialized workers in Canada are less likely to be represented by a union, according to a new report.
Summer has employees feeling stressed, but less productive. Proper policies can fix that

Summer has employees feeling stressed, but less productive. Proper policies can fix that

Flexible schedules, seasonal social events and addressing productivity challenges can go along way to ensuring equitable and reasonable accommodations.
The right — and wrong — ways to network when looking for a job

The right — and wrong — ways to network when looking for a job

One student had reached 49 “coffee chats” — brief meetings with industry contacts — with nothing to show for it.
Which of these 17 managerial mistakes are you making?

Which of these 17 managerial mistakes are you making?

Managers often are promoted because they solved problems and generated ideas faster and better than their peers. At times, that's still handy but more often they should facilitate discussion and allow everyone to share opinions first.
Opinion: 5 reasons why Canada should consider moving to a 4-day work week

Opinion: 5 reasons why Canada should consider moving to a 4-day work week

The four-day work week has proven to be successful around the world. Could it also be Canada's new reality?
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