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Remote Work Offers Flexibility, But At What Cost To Learning Opportunities For Young Workers?
Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to remote work, hybrid and remote arrangements have become an established part of the labour market. About one in five Canadians now works remotely some or all of the time. For many employees, this shift has...
Fed Chair Focuses on Prices After US Economy Sheds More Jobs Than Thought
Kevin Warsh has emphasized that prices will be the central bank's priority during his tenure as chair of the Federal Reserve, even as new figures show that the labor market remains on a shaky footing. During his keynote address at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy...
Bosses Are Firing Near-Retirees Left And Right
Getting laid off close to retirement is a different kind of problem than getting laid off in your 30s, because there are no decades left to rebuild the income you were counting on. And losing your main income stream can tank your retirement plan. Workers closest to...
September Tech Audit
September is the "New Year’s Day" of the business world. Vacations are over, teams are back at full capacity, and the high-stakes Q4 rush is just around the corner. Unfortunately, many small and medium-sized businesses sprint into this busy fall season using slow,...
Study: India’s Gig Economy Leaving Women Behind
India’s gig economy, which includes 10-minute food delivery and ride-hailing apps, is creating millions of jobs. Yet, women are largely missing from it, according to a new study. Indian women have achieved near parity with men in access to basic bank accounts, but...
The Best Teams Don’t Just Share Work, They Share Perspective
Quite often in the business world, discussions on collaboration are framed around shared workloads. And to an extent, this is valid. Collaborators often share work by dividing tasks among different participants’ area of expertise. By letting everyone work on areas...
Your Boss May Be Watching: How Workplace Surveillance Is Reshaping The Future Of Work
The next time you log onto a company laptop, clock in through an app, or use a work-issued phone, there may be more than a manager keeping tabs on your performance. Employers are increasingly using workplace surveillance technology - often referred to as "bossware" -...
Leading In The Age of AI — The Leadership Capacity Crisis
The organizations that get through a shift like this aren’t the ones with the best tools. They’re the ones led by people who grow faster than the moment demands. I’ve experienced that truth every time. AI isn’t the exception. AI is putting a spotlight on the...
