By Meg A. Warren and Michael T. Warren What really holds people back from stepping up as allies in support of their marginalized colleagues? For example, why don’t more men …
The Conversation
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Mental HealthOpinion/Commentary
Why mid-career is such a dangerous time for burnout and workplace stress
By Katie Green Everyone recognises the trope of the stressed-out senior manager who’s always close to breaking point. But, in fact, mid-career is one of the most vulnerable periods for …
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By Cody Dunne, Andrew McRae, and Khara Sauro Eating is a social event. Whether it’s a night out with friends or an evening at home enjoying family dinner, conversation goes …
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By Julie McCarthy As loneliness reaches epidemic levels worldwide, work has become one of the main settings where connection is either strengthened or lost. In 2023, Vivek Murthy, the former …
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Opinion/Commentary
How the U.S. Supreme Court might protect the Fed’s independence by using employment law in Trump v. Cook
By Elizabeth C. Tippett Most of the Trump administration’s legal disputes involving the firing of high-level officials deal with the scope of presidential power. On Jan. 21, 2026, the U.S. …
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Opinion/Commentary
Tariffs are reshaping Canadian manufacturing, but not all workers are being impacted the same way
By Marshia Akbar and Devaanshi Khanzode American tariffs have reshaped Canada’s manufacturing sector, but labour-market impacts have not been evenly shared across workers. The United States imposed tariffs on Canadian …
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ImmigrationOpinion/Commentary
ICE immigration tactics are shocking more Americans as U.S.-Mexico border operations move north
By Kelsey Norman and Nicholas R. Micinski Over the past year, images of masked, heavily armed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting men, women and children – outside of courts, …
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Opinion/Commentary
The India-UK trade deal is a prime opportunity to protect some of the world’s most vulnerable workers
By Pankhuri Agarwal A new trade agreement between India and the UK is due to come into force this year. The deal is expected to completely remove tariffs from nearly …
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Opinion/Commentary
Menstrual leave: stigma and uncertainty mean these progressive measures are being underused around the world
By Lidia de la Iglesia Aza Menstrual symptoms can severely affect a person’s working life. To combat this, the idea of menstrual leave has emerged. This legal measure allows workers …
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By Diane-Gabrielle Tremblay Many businesses say they’re suffering from labour shortages, but what are their management practices and what measures could be put in place to retain experienced workers? In …


