Workplace

Language and words matter. Here are some words and their definitions: Indigenous (an adjective): The Oxford English dictionary has two meanings: originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; (of people)...

Since there have been changes in hiring in recent years, I always try to stay up to date on what jobseekers need to know to put their best selves forward....

It’s no longer news that the world of work is experiencing an upheaval. The pandemic, the “great resignation” and mass layoffs in some industries have ushered in new norms and...

While many people perceive public libraries to be simply a space to check out books, they are also valuable spaces to engage in job search and career support. Public libraries...

In the intricate and ever-changing landscape of the working world, temporary agency workers in Ontario have long been a point of contention and confusion. The question of their true employment...

At first glance, you might think that being a Canadian small- or medium-sized enterprise (SME) on a growth track would mean that attracting and retaining talent wouldn’t be an issue....

With many people taking time off work in the summer, it can sometimes feel like two months fly by and you've barely seen your co-workers. Whether your team is working...

People are often surprised to learn that the owner of Powerful Play Experiences, the facilitator who brought infectious energy and enthusiasm to their workshop, is also a person living with...

This is the third installment in a three-part series in which we have been exploring what those of us working in community development can offer HR professionals to enhance recruitment...

The pursuit of employment equity in Canada has evolved over the years. Decades ago, the battle for equity was largely fought by individual victims of discrimination. Legal action was often...