What is disrespect at work ? Does it happen in businesses? What are the consequences of disrespectful behaviour? Respect, collaboration, politeness, good manners and courtesy are some rules of conduct which ensure well-being within organizations. However, in the reality of their professional lives, workers don’t have good interactions with their colleagues. In fact, two-thirds of the […]
Managers simply do not appreciate business people checking their messages on their smartphones during meetings. This is revealed by a study conducted by Robert Half Management Resources involving 300 managers across the country. Reading emails or texts, typing or even taking a quick peak at social media networks on your smartphone: these are some habits […]
Contrary to common belief, time spent commuting to or from work is a positive experience for a majority of Canadians. According to a study published by the Toronto advertising agency Bensimon Byrne, 77% of commuters even report being in a better mood after their daily commute. 15.4 million Canadians travel to and from work […]
In the digital age, posting comments on social media has become commonplace. However, it is not without harm and can cost job applicants their job. This is what a recent study revealed, published by Office Team, a division of Robert Half. Before hiring, human resources managers do not hesitate to consult candidates’ profiles on social […]
The BBC has just published on its website a “automation simulator”, a tool developed by researchers at Oxford University, in partnership with Deloitte, which lets the probability of being replaced by a computer be measured. Could you be replaced by a robot at work? The greater the human factor plays a significant role in your […]
Even if they are not happy with their job, 43% of Canadians are willing to stay at the same position because they get along with their co-workers. Salary and employment benefits are less influential, according to an online survey of 500 people across the country, conducted by Randstad staffing agency. The key to happiness at […]
