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Silence is not always golden. Learn to speak up in meetings with purpose and confidence

Silence is not always golden. Learn to speak up in meetings with purpose and confidence

An overly quiet presence can mean foregoing opportunities to influence, contribute, connect and establish trust. With intention and practice, anyone can unlearn an over-active silence habit
B.C. employers: Are you ready for new first-aid requirements?

B.C. employers: Are you ready for new first-aid requirements?

New changes are taking place on Nov. 1 for all B.C. employers.
Is my former employer allowed to not provide a reason for letting me go?

Is my former employer allowed to not provide a reason for letting me go?

While an employer can terminate employment for almost any reason, the one exception is that you can’t be fired for a discriminatory reason
I burned out hard. With burnout rates so high, I hope these strategies can help you

I burned out hard. With burnout rates so high, I hope these strategies can help you

35 per cent of Canadians report burnout at work, according to a 2022 survey commissioned by Canada Life's Workplace Strategies for Mental Health and conducted by Mental Health Research Canada.
I don’t perform well in job interviews – how can I get better?

I don’t perform well in job interviews – how can I get better?

Also, the pros and cons of a mid-career sabbatical, a call to extend funding for Black entrepreneurs and tips for handling large projects effectively
Why I sent my kids to gladiator school in Rome

Why I sent my kids to gladiator school in Rome

Of course young kids have limited patience for Italian art and history. But when they got swords in their hands, things started looking up.
The great work experiment: are remote workdays over

The great work experiment: are remote workdays over

Maintaining a smaller office footprint still carries value, but in-person impact on culture and work is influencing a shift to more in-office days
Hybrid and remote work is here to stay: C.D. Howe

Hybrid and remote work is here to stay: C.D. Howe

One quarter of Canadians working from home is the new normal.
I'm being harassed on LinkedIn. What's the best way to handle it?

I'm being harassed on LinkedIn. What's the best way to handle it?

Also, why problem-solving trumps hard skills, how Indigenous-owned beauty brands are prioritizing sustainability and why you may be networking the wrong way.
When should I tell my hopeful new employer I have vacation booked for right after I may start?

When should I tell my hopeful new employer I have vacation booked for right after I may start?

It’s perfectly reasonable not to mention personal commitments like a wedding during the early stages of the recruitment process.