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International student enrolment drops below federal cap: Universities Canada

International student enrolment drops below federal cap: Universities Canada

A cap was announced in January as a way to quell the rapid increase in the number of international students, and related pressure on housing, health care and other services.
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Talking politics at work: What to do when discussions become heated

Talking politics at work: What to do when discussions become heated

Also, Christine Sinclair on life after pro soccer, strategies to prevent burnout and tips to keep your mind on task.
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What can I do when my boss won’t reprimand an underperforming coworker?

What can I do when my boss won’t reprimand an underperforming coworker?

Before deciding your coworker is a bad fit for your team, use some empathy and see how you can to help this person feel empowered in owning their work
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Nearly half of students can't cover basics such as food and housing: TD poll

Nearly half of students can't cover basics such as food and housing: TD poll

In a new survey from TD Bank, nearly half of Canadian students say they are unable to adequately cover basic needs such as food and housing. The online poll found 45 per cent of those surveyed say the cannot cover their basic needs.
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High earners are choosing hybrid work

High earners are choosing hybrid work

New research from career site Ladders shows that available jobs on the site that pay more than $100,000 a year are increasingly hybrid opportunities
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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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