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The key to managing young people is giving them respect

The key to managing young people is giving them respect

Young people need managers who offer high standards plus high support.
'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.
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?
UBC research predicts which B.C. students will drop out of high school

UBC research predicts which B.C. students will drop out of high school

Study identified 2,000 children at age 10 that had almost 70 per cent probability of not completing high school.
'Don't try to mix the two': Why workcations can be detrimental to work-life balance

'Don't try to mix the two': Why workcations can be detrimental to work-life balance

While the flexibility to work from anywhere — including while on vacation — has been linked to greater employee morale, experts caution that workcations can be detrimental to productivity and employee wellness.