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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.
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.
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?
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
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.
$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
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.