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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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…
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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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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
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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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
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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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
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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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
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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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
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…