Back in August, a new type of story hit the headlines in Canada, and since then has gained international attention. I, of course, refer to the firing of CTV National News anchor, Lisa LaFlamme. If…
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Helping Others – The Only Addiction We Need
I write these articles not because I expect praise, but because I enjoy voicing my opinion and perspective on topics dear to my heart in the hopes that it helps others. And this preceding statement…
The Employer/Employee Relationship – A Partnership
This one is for the employees out there. The old manner of thinking would have you assume that the employer holds all the power in that relationship, when in fact it’s closer to a 50/50…
Workplace Organization – Get Out That Pen and Paper!
Being organized in the workplace is something that a lot of workers can struggle with. Whether in an office setting or a warehouse environment, organization is a key to success. This could be related to…
Laying the Foundations for Success – How Well Do You Know Yourself?
We’ve all seen the hashtag #goals before, right? Just me? Oh, well fine then. But I’m sure you do appreciate how important it is to set goals within the workplace. These could be personal growth…
Screen Time – What Keeps You Up at Night?
It’s late at night and you’re laying in bed with your phone, perhaps reading this article. The lights are off, but you cannot fall asleep, so you busy yourself with YouTube or social media all…
Difficult Conversations – They Don’t Have to be Hard
We’ve all had them before. Conversations with our coworkers that we try to avoid because they make us feel uncomfortable or awkward, but at the same time they are necessary as professionals. It could be…
Importance of Stretch Breaks – I Hope You Aren’t Sitting for This!
When was the last time you got up from your desk? Did you go for a walk, grab a snack? Taking regular breaks is such an important part of a workday. One of the most…
Working from Home – The New Frontier?
It has been a long 17 months since the lockdowns began back in March 2020, and a lot has changed in that time. One of those is the prevalence of working from home. This protocol…
Salary Expectations – What Are You Worth?
“If I tell you my salary and find out that I make more than you, I’ll feel bad and will need to apologize and make excuses to make my colleague feel better. If I find…