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As the gap between what employees need and what is available to them, businesses are recognizing that conventional methods are no longer cutting it. (Shutterstock)

May 13, 2025

Why the future of workplace mental health support may be self‑guided online tools

Ehsan Etezad, Saint Mary’s University and John Fiset, Saint Mary’s University

Mental health issues are rising, yet many employees feel unsupported. Self-guided online programs can remove barriers and improve workplace wellness.

Language plays a central role in facilitating effective communication by allowing people to express their thoughts, share essential information and establish connections with one another. (Shutterstock)

January 2, 2024

Language‑related misunderstanding at work: What it is, why it occurs and what organizations can do about it

John Fiset, Saint Mary’s University and Devasheesh Bhave, Singapore Management University

When language falls short of its ability to facilitate communication in the workplace, it can lead to misinterpretation and a sense of disconnection or exclusion.

Research shows women job-seekers are turned off by job postings that use the type of language that appeals more to men. (Piqsels)

August 17, 2021

How to avoid gender bias in job postings

Erin Oldford, Memorial University of Newfoundland and John Fiset, Saint Mary’s University

The language in job postings may be hampering the efforts of organizations in male-dominated industries to create more gender-diverse workforces.

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