How and why you should diversify food-based celebrations in your workplace
The story goes that we eat together to show trust, that we demonstrate by sharing food that it is not poisoned. Of course, that story doesn’t take into account allergies,...
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Stop trying to ‘find’ meaningful work (and create it instead)
It’s up to you to create meaningful work. Yes, some systems and organizations make it easier for you to do this. They hire great leaders, build an inclusive culture, and...
How work became the millennial religion of choice
According to Jobvite’s annual Job Seeker Nation survey, 42% of American workers define themselves by the jobs they perform and/or the companies they work for, and that number rises to 45%...
Managers, it’s time to give up on the annual review once and for all
There’s plenty of evidence that shows annual reviews don’t improve an employee’s performance. A workplace expert suggests alternatives that companies can adopt instead....
The working-at-home blues: Loneliness, depression a risk for those who are isolated
Research from Statistics Canada indicates the number of people working from home has been steadily rising — 2.5 million Canadians in 2016, according to the most recent data that the...
Why ‘Find Your Passion’ Is Such Terrible Advice
Are you passionate about your work? Fulfilled in every aspect of your career? If yes, congratulations! You’ve done what we all strive for but rarely achieve....
The key to loving your job in the age of burnout
Meaning isn’t something to be found, and it can’t be uncovered by heartfelt commitment, long hours, and self-sacrifice. Meaning is something we make. But when we talk about “meaningful work,”...
Plan your career development, not your promotion
It may seem counterintuitive, but career development is not about getting promoted. It's about asking yourself what skills you need to build to do your current job better. It's a...
Work from Home Guilt: What It Is and 3 Ways to Overcome It
Are you a remote employee who has ever chastised yourself for not getting dressed up in the mornings? Or, have you found yourself overexplaining how productive you were during the...
Top Companies 2019: Where Canada wants to work now
Every year, our editors and data scientists parse billions of actions taken by LinkedIn members around the world to uncover the companies that are attracting the most attention from jobseekers...