Workplace Politics: The Basics Workplace politics is a part of life, and the more informed you are, the better prepared you will be to navigate the ocean of politics at your workplace. Especially as a newcomer to Canada, knowledge can prove to be powerful, helping you...
In times of economic duress businesses close, people lose their jobs and there is a climate of fear. The three most common reactions to a downturn in the economy are freeze, flee and fight. During the freeze period, spending is down. Then there is massive exit for...
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Some clarifications for newcomers to Canada Many immigrant employees are confused by the concept of sexual harassment. Here are a few incidents to illustrate. Can you tell which of these incidents constitutes sexual harassment and...
The Future of Work II: Is There a Relationship Between Industry 4.0 and Emotional Labour? Introduction People, production and profit. These are the three primary gears in the machine that Industry 4.0 claims to revolutionize with the most significant disruptor to the...
How to Find Work in the Banking Industry in Canada With Churchilean Andrada Churchilean Andrada moved to Canada from the Philippines 1.5 years back, when her husband sponsored her shortly after their marriage. Church, as she likes to call herself, had to leave her...
Self-Awareness Can Make You A Better Leader 3 ways you can use self-awareness to develop ethical decision-making I. Two stories of leadership – which one would you rather be known for? I was at a construction manager’s meeting not so long ago when I heard these two...
