By Andrew Parkin, University of Toronto and Justin Savoie, University of Toronto The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a sudden disruption of everyday life. While many things are back …
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If companies want to stop quiet quitting they need to take burnout seriously
By Claudine Mangen, Concordia University In 2023, between a quarter and a third of Canadians are feeling burned out. Burnout has not declined compared to last year. A full 36 …
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Organizations are leaving disabled workers behind in their DEI efforts — here’s how they can do better
By Stephen Friedman, York University, Canada Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are becoming increasingly commonplace worldwide. However, when it comes to these efforts, disability is often not given the …
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Justin Trudeau is leaving his stamp on the Supreme Court of Canada
By Thomas Klassen, York University, Canada With the recent resignation of Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will appoint his sixth Supreme Court judge. That amounts to …
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Chronic sexual misconduct in Canada’s military is a national security threat
By Jason Walker, University Canada West The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has a serious problem when it comes to sexual violence. According to a recent report, the Canadian Special Operations …
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Toxic work cultures start with incivility and mediocre leadership. What can you do about it?
By Andrei Lux, Edith Cowan University You’re in a meeting, with something important to say. Just as you begin, a colleague sighs and shares an eye-roll with their buddy. And …
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Even after an indictment on federal charges, ‘persecuted’ Donald Trump could win again
By Jeff MacLeod, Mount Saint Vincent University Donald Trump has reportedly been indicted on federal charges for his handling of classified documents after he lost the 2020 presidential election. The …
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As the U.S. expands work conditions for income assistance, Canada takes a different tack
By Wayne Simpson, University of Manitoba Only days before a government default, United States President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an agreement to raise the country’s debt …
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Higher unemployment and less income: how domestic violence costs women financially
By Marilyn McMahon, Deakin University Women in abusive relationships are more likely to be unemployed and earn less money than women with non-abusive partners. That’s among the key findings confirmed …
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By Dennis Hirsch, The Ohio State University and Piers Norris Turner, The Ohio State University The rush to deploy powerful new generative AI technologies, such as ChatGPT, has raised alarms …