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VIU is starting to shut down some of its academic programs

VIU is starting to shut down some of its academic programs

The board of governors cancelled four academic programs last week
I'm thinking about switching careers and getting into tech. Do I need another degree?

I'm thinking about switching careers and getting into tech. Do I need another degree?

Also, why women are leaving the C-suite, an Inuk designer takes on New York Fashion Week and negotiating tactics to close the wage gap.
What just happened? The problem of ambiguous discrimination at work

What just happened? The problem of ambiguous discrimination at work

When women aren’t sure if they've been discriminated against, they often change themselves rather than speak out.
You've got mail ... and anxiety: How to reduce stress from an overflowing inbox

You've got mail ... and anxiety: How to reduce stress from an overflowing inbox

By combining artificial intelligence tools with strong policies at the team level, companies can alleviate the stress caused by the overflowing inbox.
TRU president's efforts to hide info from journalists met with concern

TRU president's efforts to hide info from journalists met with concern

University senators say move stifles media coverage, undermines public trust
Do I have to share company posts on my personal social media accounts if my boss asks?

Do I have to share company posts on my personal social media accounts if my boss asks?

I like to keep my work life and personal life separate. Am I right to turn down these requests?
International master's students in B.C. urge province to reassess immigration program requirements

International master's students in B.C. urge province to reassess immigration program requirements

Updates to the provincial nominee program, which facilitates permanent residency, have unsettled students who say they built lives around the current policy and made considerable sacrifices.
Activity is not productivity. It’s time to try a slower, more sensible approach at work

Activity is not productivity. It’s time to try a slower, more sensible approach at work

Georgetown University computer science professor Cal Newport asks us to reject busyness, viewing it as an obstacle to producing results that matter rather than a badge of pride
I enjoy being an individual contributor and don’t want the promotion offered. Should I turn it down?

I enjoy being an individual contributor and don’t want the promotion offered. Should I turn it down?

Opportunities for growth come in many forms and the best path is one that aligns with your values and brings you joy
What is the right way to let an employee go?

What is the right way to let an employee go?

Also, why kindness in leadership doesn’t mean weakness, how companies are supporting neurodivergent employees and knowing when to push for a better job offer