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In praise of meetings: Shopify’s scrapping of them was gutsy, but not all are bad

European strikes, labour unrest could come to Canada in a winter of discontent

The decision-making swirl: Why flipping a coin reveals the right course

The perils of toxic positivity in the workplace. Plus, how to convince your employer to fund professional development

Cold e-mails are the new cold calls: Here’s how to improve your response rate

Must I disclose a mental-health career break to potential employers?

Aligning with younger employees’ values is key for Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2023

Counterintuitive advice for managing in an economic downturn

B.C. tribunal decision on ‘time theft’ opens door for firms to track employees more, lawyer warns

Redefining professionalism must go well beyond appearance and creating more inclusive work environments

Put executives where it matters, and that may not be in one office

Best job opportunities in Canada remain in tech sector, despite worries of layoffs

Are you selfish enough to be productive?

E-mail etiquette often comes down to the power of mirroring

Does starting a new job affect my severance?

Improve your management meetings by taking debate and decisions out of them

Canada gets first glimpse of gig worker stats as Uber sees spike in new sign-ups

Nine ways to love your job again once tasks feel tedious

Five technology trends driving the workplace in 2023 – and beyond

Why seemingly unproductive activities help our productivity

Is corporate culture dead? A new hubris seems to be rising among executives

How to be a better leader in 2023. Plus, setting boundaries in a demanding work environment

Clear communication saves time and money

How can I transition from retail to another career?

It’s easy to shy away from difficult conversations about race. But there’s one crucial reason to have them

Employers, Ottawa must change approach to temporary workers, experts warn

Don’t complain about million-dollar CEO pay – focus on the real problem: boards

Endless meetings are corporate hell – Shopify was right to gut them

Most workers are distracted by financial anxiety and it is hurting productivity

Many people overrate their listening skills. Tune your attention before a discussion

Are people slow to respond to your e-mails? Elicit faster responses by using empathy

Can my employer legally change my contract from full-time to freelance?

Subtract? Autonomy? Choose a one-word mantra as a beacon for the year ahead

The 10 most read Careers stories in a year of hybrid work, a labour shortage and a looming recession

How can we define the future of work? Perpetual reinvention

In this brave new world, businesses need to demonstrate courage