Five Career-Building Lessons from the Social Committee
The Royal Bank of Canada recently released a report called “Humans Wanted” that focused on how youth might prepare for the disruption of work by technology and automation. As it turns...
Companies make room for the office power nap, recognizing need for rest
Snoozing on the job isn’t just permitted at Bob Vaez’s software company, it’s encouraged. The Toronto boss of EventMobi describes himself as “the only CEO that promotes people to sleep...
Why some stores have pulled their self-checkout machines
Self-checkouts, which were created to provide convenience for customers and cut costs for companies, have become an indelible part of the retail landscape. But the machines have also sparked a backlash...
A national retirement income plan for the non-profit sector comes closer to fruition
Saving for retirement is one of the most important actions those in the workforce can take. The security of knowing a stable, monthly income awaits once one is into this...
The art of decision-making
We say that we “decide” to get married, to have children, to live in particular cities or embark on particular careers, and in a sense this is true. But how...
Why Are Young People Pretending to Love Work?
Never once at the start of my workweek — not in my morning coffee shop line; not in my crowded subway commute; not as I begin my bottomless inbox slog...
Getting off the runaway train: How nonprofit staff can find work-life balance
Arguably the biggest factor leading to professional-personal imbalance is guilt. The majority of people who go to work in the nonprofit sector do so out of a desire to help...
Working remotely from a tropical beach is tougher than it looks
Imagine this: You finish your work for the day, press "Send" to email files to your boss, then lean back in your chair, toss your feet up, and gaze out...
January most popular time for calling in sick: Survey
As workplaces ramp back up following the holidays, chances are there will be a spike in sick workers through January, according to a survey. It’s the most popular time to...
Client Side: How I found my career fit in science
Scientist Leola Chow takes us on a journey through her career, from showcasing her work at elementary school science fairs to a career pivot into industrial research....