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If it feels like you’ve been spending more of your workday stuck in meetings, you might be right, according to a new report from Ottawa-based tech company Fellow. 

Maxime Foucaud is CBRE Ottawa’s new managing director, the company announced Sept. 27. The former managing director of...

In the everyday runway of the corporate office, fashion trends are changing and that’s a positive development for gender non-conforming employees and those who like to blur the lines of gender when it comes to how they dress, says one Ottawa professional. 

More people returning to in-person work means a return to commuting. But while many dread spending their time before and after work slogging through traffic or squeezed onto a bus, one wellness expert says there are ways to make the most of the experience. 

Just as New Year’s is known as a time to set personal goals, September can be a tempting time to set new professional objectives. However, one Ottawa wellness expert said giving into any sort of hype isn’t a good way to create sustainable lifestyle changes. 

Signs of burnout may become more evident as employees, including federal civil servants, return to the office more frequently, one Ottawa HR consultant says.

As businesses search for ways to cut costs, a majority of Canadian employers say they’ve been forced to hire “underqualified” staff due to recruitment budget constraints – a trend one recruiting firm says is playing out in Ottawa as well. 

AptarGroup, an Illinois-based company that specializes in consumer packaging and drug-delivery devices, announced last week that Vanessa Kanu will become the firm’s chief financial officer and executive vice-president effective Jan. 1, 2025.

In the last few years, Jennifer Mondoux has noticed a trend among mid-market private companies. More than ever, founders and executives are curious about governance, and looking for ways to strategically build up their boards. 

Despite greater awareness around burnout in corporate workplaces, not enough companies are thinking outside of the box when it comes to solutions, said Ottawa organizational behaviour consultant Christine Pothier.