The Globe and Mail
‘We play to people’s strengths’: Why the dual- track promotion may be gaining traction
Just because someone is a good individual contributor doesn’t mean they’ll make a good manager
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The Toronto Star
Uber Canada’s GM talks regulating ride-shares, protests over pay and why Toronto needs fewer cars
Michael van Hemmen, believes Canadian cities need more alternatives to car ownership. Public transit, he says, is ‘the backbone of the future of transportation.’
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The Toronto Star
No, it’s not a bank. But Wealthsimple says it feels the pain of younger Canadians — and sets sights on mortgages
As it approaches its 10th anniversary this September, the online investment platform now boasts three million Canadian users — half of whom are first-time investors — including one in every five Canadians under the age of 40.
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BBC
How much it costs to attend Coachella
The annual music festival in the California desert draws thousands of people to see some of the world’s biggest acts. Tickets are expensive – but the Coachella experience can be priceless.
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Betakit
Major Canadian Retailers Choose Rivercity Innovations to Keep Things Fresh With Cold Chain Monitoring Solution
Healthy Planet, Skip Express Lane latest editions to client base spanning US, Canada, and Spain.
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The Globe and Mail
More workers are lying on resumes amid rising cost of living, prevalence of AI
Americans are lying more on their resumes, new research suggests, and in the face of similar challenges, it’s likely that Canadians are too.
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Fast Company
How to take a working vacation that won’t burn you out
A smartly planned trip can offer the best of both worlds: a change of scenery and time to explore—without using up precious PTO.
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The Toronto Star
Breast Cancer Canada CEO talks about using AI to prevent cancer — and a bra that detects tissue changes
‘We also hope to see a blood test to determine if you need to see a primary caregiver,’ says Kimberly Carson.
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The Globe and Mail
Like millennials before them, Gen Z’s expectations will change how we work
Each new generation brings priorities, values and expectations to the work force, and Generation Z is already starting to make their mark.
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Fast Company
To fight burnout, companies are trying to give employees more time back
For employers looking to increase engagement, there are ways to make work more meaningful, and less frustrating.
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The Toronto Star
LCBO head speaks out on plan to sell 24-packs of beer — and how he feels about competing with corner stores
Wine, beer and cocktails are coming to an Ontario corner store near you, and George Soleas couldn’t be happier.
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Fast Company
This is the most common career regret, and it’s easy to avoid
New research suggests a common theme among top career-related regrets.
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The Toronto Star
‘Awful lot of baggage.’ Scouts Canada CEO looks to lead century-old institution out of the woods
Ahead of COVID, Scouting was in steady decline. And while numbers having been growing, says Liam Burns, ‘there’s no evidence the status quo is going to work.’
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The Globe and Mail
Fear of losing flexibility has women less likely to change jobs, survey shows
Even as the pay gap narrows, employed women are less likely to feel their employer offers opportunities for career growth, yet they’re also less likely to look for a new job, largely out of fear of losing flexible work perks.
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The Globe and Mail
What you should consider when expanding a business abroad
Finding the right balance between adapting to a new market’s unique features while maintaining brand consistency is key to expanding globally
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The Toronto Star
IBM Canada’s first female tech GM says her company is ‘client zero’: ‘We will have AI infused into everything’
‘Most companies, if not all, are trying to figure out how they’re going to leverage AI,’ says IBM’s Deb Pimentel.
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The Globe and Mail
Will I be paid extra for working an extra day this leap year?
February of 2024 features an extra day, leading many to wonder whether employees are entitled to extra compensation, or if their work on the leap day will go unpaid.
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The Toronto Star
‘Our ultimate Toronto project’: Massive crystalline skyscraper coming to the heart of downtown
“It’s the best location we’ve ever had,” says Peter Freed, the founder and CEO of Freed Developments, of the 63-storey Freed Hotel and Residences coming to 240 Adelaide St. W.
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Fast Company
The Slack generation can’t communicate with the email generation. Why more platforms are dividing the workplace
Workplace miscommunication and conflict are on the rise, as work becomes more decentralized and multigenerational.
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Betakit
OneEleven Taps Chris Greenfield As New Managing Director
Greenfield believes Canadian tech ecosystem is “beyond Series A,” and it’s time to prove it.
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