Tag: Work

Oct 11

CPPIB criticized by U.K. judge after sacking director who charged $21,000 to corporate credit card

Breadcrumb Trail Links Financial Times Work Former managing director awarded $45,000 in damages Author of the article: Financial Times Alistair Gray and Mary McDougall Published Oct 11, 2024  •  3 minute read The judge was critical of how CPPIB handled the case, finding it had pried into “sensitive and personal” matters during its inquiries. Photo […]
Mar 8

Getting hybrid work right still a challenge as more women demand flexibility

Breadcrumb Trail Links Work News Financial Times As hybrid working becomes more normalized, managers and employees are taking steps to make the most of it and avoid pitfalls Author of the article: Financial Times Sharlene Goff Published Mar 08, 2024  •  Last updated 5 minutes ago  •  5 minute read Join the conversation The benefits of […]
Feb 28

Howard Levitt: The courts are making life hard for employers, and it’s getting worse

This section is Presented This section was produced by the editorial department. The client was not given the opportunity to put restrictions on the content or review it prior to publication. by Workday Breadcrumb Trail Links Work Recent case could nullify the termination provisions of virtually all Canadian employment contracts A man walks past the […]
Feb 8

How companies are using AI to make brainstorming at work less mind-numbing

Breadcrumb Trail Links Work News Financial Times Commentary: Generative AI is improving work — but employees need to be as smart as their new assistants Author of the article: Financial Times Andrew Hill Published Feb 08, 2024  •  Last updated 15 minutes ago  •  4 minute read Join the conversation People reflected in a window of […]
Jan 26

Office politics aren’t optional: Learn to play the game or suffer the career consequences

Breadcrumb Trail Links Work News Financial Times Playing politics is fundamental to getting anywhere at work Author of the article: Financial Times Miranda Green Published Jan 26, 2024  •  Last updated 5 minutes ago  •  4 minute read Join the conversation Most workers disapprove of office politics, but experts say ignoring power structures will hold you […]
Jun 18

Canadian companies need to embrace — and learn from — difficult conversations

Breadcrumb Trail Links Work How to have workplace discussions that heal and help — not divide A pedestrian walks down stairs at Brookfield Place in the financial district of Toronto. Photo by Cole Burston/Bloomberg files Article content When a few NHL players recently refused to participate in team-sanctioned Pride activities, they shone a bright light […]
Jun 11

Better transit key to Toronto core recovery

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May 4

AI, COVID job disruptions risk hurting women more than men

Breadcrumb Trail Links Work News Aggravating gender disparity in the global workforce Author of the article: Bloomberg News Bryce Baschuk Published May 04, 2023  •  1 minute read Join the conversation Women hold less than 30 per cent of all global AI roles. Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Article content Turmoil in global labour markets […]