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Reliable or available? Employees need to know the difference to avoid ‘telepressure’

Digital tools bring many benefits, experts agree, but can also leave employees and employers feeling the “telepressure.”

More working moms willing to quit without greater flexibility at work, report shows

A recent survey found that 36 per cent of Canadian working women were willing to accept a salary reduction in exchange for flexibility at work.

Younger workers have different priorities when it comes to benefits, report finds

The needs and priorities that employees look for in a health-care package vary greatly based on which generation they belong to and have changed significantly over the years, according to a recent study. 

People on the Move: Ali Shafaee joins Live Nation Canada to grow local concert, festival scene

Live Nation Canada has expanded its team with new senior leadership in its Ottawa office, announcing award-winning music festival promoter Ali Shafaee as its regional vice-president.

Still working from home? You may need to brush up on your soft skills, experts say

In a post-pandemic workplace, many employees may need to double-down on their “soft skills” to remain effective, experts say.

Canadian economy added 22,000 jobs last month, unemployment held steady

Employment in Canada rose slightly last month after January's jobs report raised eyebrows among economists anticipating a slowdown in the labour market this year.

Employee appreciation is key to combat today’s ‘anti-work’ movement, local HR experts say

Employee Appreciation Day should be a “friendly reminder” to employers that thanking their teams goes a long way, especially as anti-work ideologies are on the rise, Ottawa’s human resources experts say.

Shopify compensation revamp a ‘good move’, HR experts say

In what local human resources experts are hailing as a “really smart” move, Shopify is restructuring its staffing and compensation model.

Barriers to growth for Black entrepreneurs can often be subtle, local biz owners say

Black-owned businesses in Canada tend to be smaller and perform less well financially than businesses owned by white people or by other racialized groups, according to a recent report from Statistics Canada. 

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