By Gerard Di Trolio, McMaster University The situation surrounding the nation-wide rail shutdown is evolving quickly as the Canadian government rushes to get workers back on the job and trains …
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By Cary Cooper, University of Manchester The philosopher and political economist John Stuart Mill once wrote about why he didn’t take holidays. “No holidays allowed,” he explained, “lest the habit …
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Opinion/Commentary
Recipe for disaster: How a Facebook message stirred up a workplace fiasco for pregnant cook
Relatives can be… annoying. Not all of them. And not all the time. But sometimes, when it comes to family you just want to cut the conversation short and move on …
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Opinion/Commentary
White men who have been mistreated at work are more likely to notice and report harassment − new research
By Erin A. Cech, University of Michigan White men who have personally experienced mistreatment at work, such as bullying, are more likely to realize that their organization does not always …
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By Andrew Stevens, University of Regina and Catherine E. Connelly, McMaster University Businesses across Canada have been bemoaning the lack of qualified workers across numerous industries, including those traditionally viewed as lower-skill occupations. This …
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Opinion/Commentary
International review of the Canadian Human Rights Commission can provide limited gains for anti-racism advocacy
By Nicole De Silva, Concordia University The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) has decided to conduct a special review of the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC). A …
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By Jean-Nicolas Reyt, McGill University Nine out of 10 Canadians are interested in a four-day work week, according to a recent survey, making it their most desirable benefit ahead of health care, …
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By Frédéric Dimanche, Toronto Metropolitan University and Irene Huertas-Valdivia, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos It’s summer and that means high season and busy times for the tourism sector. According to the …
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Opinion/Commentary
Are employees who testify in workplace investigations entitled to anonymity? The answer is ‘maybe’ – and that’s a problem
When employers are investigating allegations of wrongdoing, they need the co-operation of witnesses who are often colleagues of the accused. It can create uncomfortable situations, with people afraid to speak …
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Opinion/Commentary
Loneliness in the workplace is greatest among men with traditional views about being the breadwinner
By Marlee Bower, University of Sydney; Ferdi Botha, The University of Melbourne, and Mark Deady, UNSW Sydney Loneliness affects everyone at different times. Although it is well documented men are …