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The federal government’s decision last week to require employees to return to the office four days a week, and executives five, has been framed by some as a necessary step toward productivity, accountability and organizational cohesion. But beneath the surface, this policy risks sending a far more damaging message: that presence still matters more than performance, and that trust remains conditional rather than foundational.
While this year’s ranking includes a variety of tech firms, it also features companies that come from more “traditional” sectors, including marketing and consulting firms, retailers, and businesses operating in the skilled trades.
It’s becoming easier to travel non-stop to or from the Ottawa International Airport, and while that in itself is good news, the influx of new routes has other advantages, officials say.