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September 20, 2022

Technology executive Lakshmi Baskaran photographed at her home in Thornhill, Ontario on September 13, 2022. This is for a story about how to engage with your employees after a round of layoffs. (Photo by Peter Power for The Globe and Mail)

Technology executive Lakshmi Baskaran photographed at her home in Thornhill, Ontario on September 13, 2022. This is for a story about how to engage with your employees after a round of layoffs. (Photo by Peter Power for The Globe and Mail)

How to refocus your staff after layoffs

4 min read

September 14, 2022

closeup of a young man in an office holding a briefcase and a surgical mask in his hand

closeup of a young man in an office holding a briefcase and a surgical mask in his hand

Financial services firms ease teams back to office with hybrid work

4 min read

September 13, 2022

Sweta Regmi near her home in Sudbury, ON. on Thursday September 8/2022. Regmi suffers from scent-allergies. Gino Donato/The Globe and Mail

Sweta Regmi near her home in Sudbury, ON. on Thursday September 8/2022. Regmi suffers from scent-allergies. Gino Donato/The Globe and Mail

Why your organization needs a scent-free policy

4 min read

September 6, 2022

Penny Farina, VP Human Resources for Ecobee inside their near empty offices in Toronto, Ontario on September 2, 2022. (Photo by Peter Power for The Globe and Mail)

Penny Farina, VP Human Resources for Ecobee inside their near empty offices in Toronto, Ontario on September 2, 2022. (Photo by Peter Power for The Globe and Mail)

How to stay connected with staff allowed to work anywhere in the world

4 min read

September 6, 2022

Extreme work-life balance: The good and bad of being a digital nomad

3 min read

August 30, 2022

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Focused college student sitting in cafeteria taking notes while using laptop. Young brazilian woman doing research for business at coffee shop. African american girl sitting in cafe using computer and writing notes."r

Should you change jobs in a recession?

4 min read

August 23, 2022

Maria James is photographed outside of her home in Scarborough, ON on August 11th, 2022. Duane Cole/The Globe and Mail

Maria James is photographed outside of her home in Scarborough, ON on August 11th, 2022. Duane Cole/The Globe and Mail

How immigrants are overcoming obstacles to build careers in Canada

5 min read

August 23, 2022

Beyond base pay: Other ways employees can be compensated for their work

4 min read

August 16, 2022

Qaisir Habib, Director of Engineering and Toronto site lead for Snowflake Inc., in Toronto, Ontario on August 3, 2022. (Photo by Peter Power for The Globe and Mail)

Qaisir Habib, Director of Engineering and Toronto site lead for Snowflake Inc., in Toronto, Ontario on August 3, 2022. (Photo by Peter Power for The Globe and Mail)

Should you work for a startup?

4 min read

August 9, 2022

Busy multiethnic partners working together in a meeting room. Business people gathered to discuss some urgent matters. Group of creative businessmen and casual businesswomen discussing a new project in the office.

Busy multiethnic partners working together in a meeting room. Business people gathered to discuss some urgent matters. Group of creative businessmen and casual businesswomen discussing a new project in the office.

How leaders can support their teams in times of crisis

4 min read

August 2, 2022

The mid adult female business owner smiles as she conducts an interview with the unrecognizable woman.

The mid adult female business owner smiles as she conducts an interview with the unrecognizable woman.

How ‘stay interviews’ help companies reduce turnover and retain valuable employees

4 min read

July 28, 2022

Young man on the beach working with laptop computer and speaking on the phone, concept of dream job

Young man on the beach working with laptop computer and speaking on the phone, concept of dream job

How to handle clients’ investment concerns during vacations

4 min read

July 26, 2022

Birthday surprise party for businesswoman in the office

Birthday surprise party for businesswoman in the office

How to throw an inclusive work party all employees can attend

4 min read

July 19, 2022

Why promoting intrapreneurship is good for business

4 min read

July 12, 2022

Shot of two creative colleagues brainstorming their latest project together in the office

Shot of two creative colleagues brainstorming their latest project together in the office

How to give – and take – feedback at work

4 min read

July 6, 2022

Close-up shot of student hand holding pen and writing in notebook, working at home. E-learning

Close-up shot of student hand holding pen and writing in notebook, working at home. E-learning

Advisor education providers shift curricula to suit hybrid model that’s ‘here to stay’

4 min read

June 21, 2022

Hybrid work is here to stay. What will that mean for our downtown cores?

June 20, 2022

Worried mixed race businesswoman at work

Worried mixed race businesswoman at work

How workers should prepare for a recession

4 min read

June 13, 2022

Searching the best candidate or job, Human resources, head hunt, choosing talent for job vacancy or company recruitment concept, employer boss or HR use magnifying glass to choose job interview people

Searching the best candidate or job, Human resources, head hunt, choosing talent for job vacancy or company recruitment concept, employer boss or HR use magnifying glass to choose job interview people

How job hunters can use recruitment firms to their advantage

4 min read

June 13, 2022

Author Chris Bailey sits at home in Ottawa on Thursday, June 9, 2022. (Justin Tang for The Globe and Mail)

Author Chris Bailey sits at home in Ottawa on Thursday, June 9, 2022. (Justin Tang for The Globe and Mail)

When procrastination is good and bad – and how to spot the difference

3 min read

June 13, 2022

Mother and son at airport boarding terminal looking out window at airplane. Family travel and adventure.

Mother and son at airport boarding terminal looking out window at airplane. Family travel and adventure.

What to consider when leaving Canada to live or work in another country

4 min read

June 6, 2022

side view of african-american father and son using laptop while sitting together in office

side view of african-american father and son using laptop while sitting together in office

How to set healthy boundaries at work

4 min read

June 6, 2022

Graham Sherman

Graham Sherman

How to get over your fear of making presentations

4 min read

May 30, 2022

Millennial black businesswoman addressing colleagues at a corporate business meeting, close up

Millennial black businesswoman addressing colleagues at a corporate business meeting, close up

Why psychological safety matters in the modern workplace

4 min read

May 30, 2022

Men dress up lifestyle hold smartphone screen shows the key in the Security online world. the display and technology advances in communications. The concept of advancement in living in the future.

Men dress up lifestyle hold smartphone screen shows the key in the Security online world. the display and technology advances in communications. The concept of advancement in living in the future.

Cybersecurity funds offer bright spot in tech market rout

5 min read

May 16, 2022

Laughing employees warmly welcoming young lady intern on workplace, friendly teammates congratulating woman coworker with promotion, partners praising businesswoman for creating successful project

Laughing employees warmly welcoming young lady intern on workplace, friendly teammates congratulating woman coworker with promotion, partners praising businesswoman for creating successful project

Why praising people at work can be as motivating as money

4 min read

May 9, 2022

Audie McCarthy, President & Chief Executive Officer at Mohawk College Enterprise at the Stoney Creek, Ontario campus, Friday, May 6, 2022. (Aaron Lynett/The Globe and Mail)

Audie McCarthy, President & Chief Executive Officer at Mohawk College Enterprise at the Stoney Creek, Ontario campus, Friday, May 6, 2022. (Aaron Lynett/The Globe and Mail)

More work in fewer days: Why it’s time for the four-day workweek

4 min read

May 2, 2022

Catherine Harris, poses for a photograph outside her home in Toronto Ont., on Thursday, April 28, 2022. For her, returning to the office has added costs, including a new pair of New Balance shoes for the 6-km daily walk back from the office. Tijana Martin/ The Globe and Mail

Catherine Harris, poses for a photograph outside her home in Toronto Ont., on Thursday, April 28, 2022. For her, returning to the office has added costs, including a new pair of New Balance shoes for the 6-km daily walk back from the office. Tijana Martin/ The Globe and Mail

Going back to the office? It will cost you

4 min read

May 2, 2022

Why that candidate over 50 might be your best new hire

5 min read

April 29, 2022

Face mask hanging on computer screen in an empty office

Face mask hanging on computer screen in an empty office

Going back to the office is like a double-tap of inflation

Rob Carrick

5 min read

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