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Office politics are inevitable and beneficial. Here’s how to play the smart way

Office politics are inevitable and beneficial. Here’s how to play the smart way

It’s difficult to get a proper gauge of one’s influence within an organization, but having a reasonable understanding is a key political skill
British Columbians work fewer hours than most Canadians, says law firm study

British Columbians work fewer hours than most Canadians, says law firm study

Alberta law firm study found Newfoundlanders the most overworked in Canada
Not taking advantage of the strengths of neurodiverse job candidates is a big mistake

Not taking advantage of the strengths of neurodiverse job candidates is a big mistake

Neurodiverse workers have unique strengths that employers can take advantage of
B.C. to provide more funding for new medical school, founding dean appointed

B.C. to provide more funding for new medical school, founding dean appointed

The school is on track to open in 2026.
I was laid off at 57. How do I start over?

I was laid off at 57. How do I start over?

It’s crucial to acknowledge and process your emotions during this time. Grieving the loss of a long-term job is natural and necessary.
Work friends can be hard to find. How to combat loneliness in the workplace

Work friends can be hard to find. How to combat loneliness in the workplace

Twice each month, executives at the dating app company Hinge gather for a team meeting. But rather than dive into discussions about metrics or revenue, they begin by simply talking.
Trying to look busy is a wasteful, but often necessary, part of many jobs

Trying to look busy is a wasteful, but often necessary, part of many jobs

Employees spend about 76 per cent of their eight-hour shift working, and 2 hours focused on something other than work, survey says
I’m returning to work after parental leave. What steps can I take to hit the ground running?

I’m returning to work after parental leave. What steps can I take to hit the ground running?

Also, how to decompress on vacation, why companies need to address automation and the compelling case for more mental health benefits
What to take out of your resume and what to put in

What to take out of your resume and what to put in

Resumes are your marketing message for a job. Use them wisely.
CEO Anita Huberman to leave Surrey Board of Trade

CEO Anita Huberman to leave Surrey Board of Trade

Huberman has spent 31 years at the Surrey Board of Trade, including 18 years at the helm