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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.
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'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.
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Employees accused of workplace misconduct can become the victim. If accused, here are your legal rights

Employees accused of workplace misconduct can become the victim. If accused, here are your legal rights

What are your legal rights if you are placed under investigation at work, and how can you prepare and respond?
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Seaspan brings marine training program to Indigenous youth

Seaspan brings marine training program to Indigenous youth

The three year training program helps create pathways for young people from the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam Nations to enter the skilled trades
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LRB dismisses Quest University Faculty Union's bid to have CapU its new employer

LRB dismisses Quest University Faculty Union's bid to have CapU its new employer

Labour Relations Board rules in Capilano University's favour: No succession from Quest University after unsuccessful faculty union bid.
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$3,500 grants to upgrade skills for in-demand jobs on offer for September

$3,500 grants to upgrade skills for in-demand jobs on offer for September

The grants can be used for training in fields ranging from emergency medical responder to EV repair, wildfire fighting and cybersecurity training
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How to end a mentorship that isn't working out

How to end a mentorship that isn't working out

Also, companies that over-promise career advancement, building a personal brand and side hustles for retirees.
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A member of my team is looking for a new job and only told me. Is it a conflict to be a reference?

A member of my team is looking for a new job and only told me. Is it a conflict to be a reference?

It is always worth trying to keep an excellent employee. Either way, you can demonstrate trust and support for her career growth
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Are companies over-promising career advancement?

Are companies over-promising career advancement?

Employers need to articulate what they expect in return for the great pay, benefits, and career advancement
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Payne re-appointed to second term as UNBC president

Payne re-appointed to second term as UNBC president

He first stepped into the role as the pandemic broke out
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