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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
I regret quitting my job. What is the best way to ask for it back?

I regret quitting my job. What is the best way to ask for it back?

It’s been a few days and I’ve had time to cool off and realize the weight of my actions (plus, I have bills to pay)
Elder Darlene McIntosh reappointed as UNBC chancellor

Elder Darlene McIntosh reappointed as UNBC chancellor

'We see truth and reconciliation taking place like never before'
We have a problem with work stress, but it isn't what you think

We have a problem with work stress, but it isn't what you think

While 39 per cent of Canadians say they 'often' or 'always' experience their own work as stressful, 72 per cent think most other Canadian workers experience a high level of stress at work.
Can a summer vacation really cure burnout?

Can a summer vacation really cure burnout?

Busy itineraries that have us hustling from one must-see spot to another don't exactly leave us feeling well-rested.