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Rising workplace stress levels make way for new job description: the 'burnout coach'

Rising workplace stress levels make way for new job description: the 'burnout coach'

Jana Cook has suffered from burnout twice in her professional career.
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My workplace is cracking down on ‘hush trips’ – what’s the problem if the work gets done?

My workplace is cracking down on ‘hush trips’ – what’s the problem if the work gets done?

Also, the pros and cons of paid networking groups, why employers should invest in mental health resources and Newfoundland cultural figures finally get their due.
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My manager verbally agreed to make my role fully remote. Will that hold up with a new hybrid policy?

My manager verbally agreed to make my role fully remote. Will that hold up with a new hybrid policy?

Your manager’s verbal agreement to a fully remote role holds potential weight, even if it’s not in your written employment contract
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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.
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'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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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