By David Sidhu, Carleton University and Penny Pexman, Western University Imagine you’re hiring someone for a job that requires a very kind, agreeable and co-operative person. You have two candidates and all you …
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Opinion/Commentary
The U.S. really is unlike other rich countries when it comes to job insecurity – and AI could make it even more ‘exceptional’
By Jeffrey C. Dixon, College of the Holy Cross How will AI affect American workers? There are two major narratives floating around. The “techno-optimist” view is that AI will free humans …
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Opinion/Commentary
Small business employees in Australia have a right to disconnect from work unless it’s ‘unreasonable’ – what does that mean?
By Huong Le, CQUniversity Australia From August 26, 5.4 million Australians working for small businesses will have the “right to disconnect”. This means they can refuse contact about work – …
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Opinion/Commentary
How businesses deflect responsibilities for addressing modern slavery in their supply chains
By Kam Phung, Simon Fraser University Despite growing awareness and legislation aimed at eradicating modern slavery — including forced labour, bonded labour and other extreme forms of human exploitation — …
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Opinion/CommentaryUncategorized
Is it wrong to date a coworker? Not necessarily — but it can get complicated
By Leda Stawnychko, Mount Royal University and Shawna Boyko, Mount Royal University The workplace has long been a setting for connection — and sometimes romance. In Canada, these relationships are far from rare. …
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By Laura Misener, Western University and Treena Orchard, Western University The verdict is in on the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team …
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Mental HealthOpinion/Commentary
Why employees hesitate to disclose mental health concerns – and what employers can do about it
By Zhanna Lyubykh, Simon Fraser University; Justin Weinhardt, University of Calgary, and Nick Turner, University of Calgary About one in four employees has a diagnosable mental health condition, and up …
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By Tom Malleson, Western University A major fault line in contemporary society is that while our political lives are governed by democratic principles, our economic lives largely are not. At …
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By Zhanna Lyubykh, Simon Fraser University; Laurie J. Barclay, University of Guelph; Nick Turner, University of Calgary, and Sandy Hershcovis, University of Calgary “You always mess things up. Why are …
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Opinion/CommentaryPrivacy
Tracking apps monitor remote employees’ performance — and invade their privacy
By Danielle E. Thompson, University of Waterloo Digital monitoring is now a regular part of our working reality. From CCTV cameras to call recording, surveillance in the workplace is not …