“You should change posture for ten minutes every hour,” What kinds of bad posture is it easy to get into at work? There are essentially three kinds. As regards monitor use, a bigger screen does not necessarily lead to less visual fatigue, as opposed to what one might think. On the contrary, larger monitors often […]
Candidates are promised a fulfilling, new job, and work on exciting projects. They are lured by advancement opportunities and the positive appraisal from the team that they will join. In short, they are promised the world. During a new employee’s first week, he’s on a honeymoon. We present him to the team, show him how […]
It’s back to school! While the Northvolt saga has Quebec in suspense, was there any encouraging news regarding employment in Canada in September… The Resolute Forest Products plant in Maniwaki is ceasing operations for an indefinite period of at least six months, affecting approximately 120 employees. The decision, linked to a crisis in the […]
Canadians think about work, even on vacation. Indeed, 62% of Canadians confess to checking their work e-mails and voicemail regularly or from time to time while on vacation, according to an Expedia.ca survey. People from British Columbia have the hardest time letting go, with 68% of respondents staying in touch with the office while on vacation. […]
All Canadians are far from contributing to their retirement savings. However, a majority seem to be preoccupied with the idea of being short of funds if they were to live to 100. But how should Canadian workers prepare for retirement? According to surveys, there is every indication that Canadians do not give enough significance […]
There was a lot of bad news announcing layoffs this summer! OpenText Corporation announced that it will lay off nearly 1,200 employees, representing approximately 8% of its global workforce. The move is part of an optimization plan to reduce costs and streamline operations following the acquisition of Micro Focus. The company is seeking to […]
Summer has arrived, and with it the children’s school holidays. Is it not a suitable time for an employer to acknowledge his employees by allowing them a little more freedom? Some companies have understood, often at little expense, and have laid down summer schedules. At the Caisse de depot et de placement du Québec, no additional […]
List of tips for forgetting all about work, to help you unplugging from work and take full advantage of your vacation In this era of smartphones, portable computers and iPads, it’s difficult to resist the temptation to check your messages at any time, wherever you are. With these wonderful, convenient new tools, the boundaries between private […]
Accountemps has published the results of a survey on office politics. It turns out that more than half of Canadians are involved in it in some way, and many think it is essential for getting ahead in their career… Office politics play an important role in the workplace. At least this is the opinion […]
You have one (or perhaps several…) propositions on hand, choosing between job offers, and yet something tells you you’re not sure… Let’s look at the main points which led you to begin the process: You have been approached directly: You were happy in your job and your employer lived up to your expectations, your colleagues are angels…However […]
Whether due to restructuring, redundancy or professional misconduct, a job loss is inherent to professional life. Often underestimated, the resulting shock is a real trauma and can lead to post-traumatic stress equivalent to an accident or assault. How can you cope with it? Leaving a job overnight is a traumatic event for anyone who is […]
Do you feel that since your team has been working remotely, rapport has been lost, exchanges are more laborious and there are more misunderstandings? This impression is well-founded. Explanations and advice from communication psychology expert Guillaume Dulude. For the doctor of neuropsychology and communication specialist Guillaume Dulude, our difficulties of communicating effectively through layers of […]
