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I burned out hard. With burnout rates so high, I hope these strategies can help you

I burned out hard. With burnout rates so high, I hope these strategies can help you

35 per cent of Canadians report burnout at work, according to a 2022 survey commissioned by Canada Life's Workplace Strategies for Mental Health and conducted by Mental Health Research Canada.
I don’t perform well in job interviews – how can I get better?

I don’t perform well in job interviews – how can I get better?

Also, the pros and cons of a mid-career sabbatical, a call to extend funding for Black entrepreneurs and tips for handling large projects effectively
Why I sent my kids to gladiator school in Rome

Why I sent my kids to gladiator school in Rome

Of course young kids have limited patience for Italian art and history. But when they got swords in their hands, things started looking up.
The great work experiment: are remote workdays over

The great work experiment: are remote workdays over

Maintaining a smaller office footprint still carries value, but in-person impact on culture and work is influencing a shift to more in-office days
Hybrid and remote work is here to stay: C.D. Howe

Hybrid and remote work is here to stay: C.D. Howe

One quarter of Canadians working from home is the new normal.
I'm being harassed on LinkedIn. What's the best way to handle it?

I'm being harassed on LinkedIn. What's the best way to handle it?

Also, why problem-solving trumps hard skills, how Indigenous-owned beauty brands are prioritizing sustainability and why you may be networking the wrong way.
When should I tell my hopeful new employer I have vacation booked for right after I may start?

When should I tell my hopeful new employer I have vacation booked for right after I may start?

It’s perfectly reasonable not to mention personal commitments like a wedding during the early stages of the recruitment process.
Three teachers share what they wish parents knew as kids start the new school year

Three teachers share what they wish parents knew as kids start the new school year

The new school year can be a daunting time for grown-ups as well, especially as kids transition from grades, schools and stages of life.
Salary information increasing in Canadian job postings but ranges more common than a specific figure

Salary information increasing in Canadian job postings but ranges more common than a specific figure

Legislative changes in several provinces among the drivers for more transparency in the hiring process.
How do I lead team members who are older and more experienced than I am?

How do I lead team members who are older and more experienced than I am?

Also, why some employers are demanding a return to office, mental wellbeing programs for workers and where the jobs are for new grads