By Eloy Rivas-Sánchez, Athabasca University and Geneviève Tousignant, Athabasca University Wildfires continue to burn across Canada, destroying hundreds of structures and displacing thousands of people. However, while many have been…
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
For Ontario teachers, arbitration is no substitute for the right to strike
By Stephanie Ross, McMaster University and Larry Savage, Brock University The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) recently made headlines after reaching an agreement with the Ontario government to avoid…
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Occupational Health & SafetyOpinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
AI is reshaping the workplace – but what does it mean for the health and well-being of workers?
By Arif Jetha, University of Toronto The business landscape has undergone a significant shift over the past few years because of artificial intelligence (AI). This technological advancement has innovated business…
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Reimagining time will help employers better support workers with disabilities
By Ravi Malhotra, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa and Julia Dobrowolski, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa Despite the fact that people with disabilities are entitled to equality under the Canadian Charter of…
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Escaping justice: A flawed investigative body fails to curb RCMP sexual misconduct
By Jason Walker, Adler University Workplace violence in the form of bullying, harassment and sexual abuse has reached a crisis point in countries around the world. In Canada, the fact…
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Why a Toronto high school principal’s death is wrongly linked to anti-racist training
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…