Is it really necessary to have a fiery passion at work if you want to work well and draw satisfaction from it? The passion-at-work myth is ever present, but can make some workers feel guilty. In Dilbert’s universe (the comic strip), the work setting is a gloomy place where employees—imprisoned by their cubicles—punch out and […]
Companies across the country are looking for ways to persuade employees to return to the office at a time when downtown vacancy rates remain higher than ever. What should employers do to encourage workers to come back to the office? In a report published last July, commercial real estate services company CBRE reported that Canada’s office vacancy […]
Do employees benefit by building friendships in their work environment? Studies done on this issue have established the positive influence of friendly relationships forged in a professional setting. According to surveys conducted in 2021 and 2022 by the Wildgoose and Gallup Analytics platforms, maintaining friendships at work greatly influences overall employee satisfaction, as well as increasing the sense of […]
After the upheaval in working methods linked to the pandemic, flexibility is now the word of the day. Going forward, companies must adapt to people’s needs in a context of severe labour shortage. Lockdowns and other health restrictions were an eye-opener for many workers. Freedom, autonomy, reduced working hours and family time now top the […]
Enthusiastic and engaged teams are the benchmark of a healthy company. The use of technology has many advantages, such as contributing to staff productivity and increasing their involvement. How does technology benefit a company? Email, connected devices, social networks and communication platforms of all kinds – technology is everywhere in our lives. In a professional […]
Even though awareness has been growing in recent years, harassment in the workplace is definitely still there. According to a Léger survey, 35% of Quebecers have been subjected to at least one situation of psychological or sexual harassment in the last 5 years. Among LGBTQ+ people, this rate is 65%. Another vision is therefore necessary […]
Your manager is always ready to criticize whatever you say and do. Your motivation is in free fall, and your performance suffers the consequences. How do you survive a toxic boss? In business, an inflexible person in a position of authority can cause a lot of psychological and social damage around them. They may not […]
The work world has been turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. As an employer, you’re not only redoubling your efforts to attract new recruits, but also to retain your staff. Your concern for the mental health of your troops is front and centre. According to an October 2021 survey of 1,500 Canadians by Sun […]
Encouraging inclusion and diversity is no longer optional in today’s work world. Here are some ways you can get started. Ask yourself the right questions First, organizations must take a step back and assess their situation when it comes to inclusion and diversity, says Déborah Cherenfant, Regional Director of TD Bank’s Women Entrepreneurs segment and […]
How can we create new rituals to strengthen relationships between colleagues in spite of the distance? Interview with Louise-Véronique Sicotte, oral communication and work rituals trainer at UQAM Continuing Education. From a simple toast to the celebration of a wedding, rituals are part of our traditions and allow us to mark the various important stages […]
While the deconfinement was expected by everyone, the return to the office is not the same. It’s still far from reaching a consensus. According to a survey conducted by Angus Reid for ADP Canada, 36% of remote-working, Generation Z Canadians—those 25 and under—are enthusiastic about returning to their usual workplaces. And that rate drops with […]
The world of work is undergoing a profound transformation, accelerated by the pandemic. Technical skills are rapidly becoming out of date, while some jobs are being abolished altogether in favour of automation. It is therefore human skills, which cannot be replaced by technology, that are gaining in importance on the job market. What are these […]
