By Nicole Bernhardt, University of Toronto Last month, a former Toronto school principal, Richard Bilkszto, died by suicide. Although the reasons for suicide are complex, his family and lawyer released …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
B.C. labour dispute: It’s time for an industrial inquiry commission into ports and automation
By Peter Hall, Simon Fraser University A new tentative agreement was reached on July 30 between the two groups involved in a labour dispute affecting British Columbia ports with the …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
The progress of women in the workplace is at a standstill. How can we break through the glass ceiling?
By Louise Champoux-Paillé, Concordia University and Anne-Marie Croteau, Concordia University Women are promoted less than men because they are deemed to have less leadership potential than men. These are the …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Gender equity in sports remains an issue despite the major strides being made
By Treisha Hylton, Wilfrid Laurier University The FIFA Women’s World Cup will commence on July 20 in Australia and New Zealand. As the largest women’s sporting event in the world, …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Workers hate office noise – but is using headphones to shut out colleagues the solution?
By Libby (Elizabeth) Sander, Bond University Is it OK to wear headphones in the office? Do they help get work done, or is wearing them considered rude and damaging to …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Should you be friends with your co-workers? Here’s what the research says
By Stephen Friedman, York University, Canada In my teens and twenties, I didn’t think much about how important it was to like the people I worked with. At the time, …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
A contract is a contract: Halifax lawsuit shows why sex workers need legal protections
By Meredith Ralston, Mount Saint Vincent University A sex worker in Halifax has successfully sued a client who refused to pay for her services. The defendant had tried to argue …
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Opinion/CommentarySexual HarassmentThe Conversation
Mounties in crisis: The systemic failure to address sexual abuse within the RCMP
By Jason Walker, University Canada West The RCMP has a problem when it comes to sexual abuse within the ranks — and it apparently lacks the ability to deal with …
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Canada, a country known for its strong labor protections and progressive employment legislation, holds a few hidden gems in its legal framework. Beyond the familiar laws that ensure fair treatment …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
The ethical values and behaviours of CEOs play a crucial role in attracting new talent
By Meena Andiappan, McMaster University; Madelynn Stackhouse, University of North Carolina – Greensboro, and Tunde Ogunfowora, University of Calgary In today’s job market, where highly skilled workers are scarce and …