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.
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Recent research explores how women with non-native English accents — specifically Mandarin — fare in the Canadian job market.
The rise in union support can be explained by the growing recognition people are having of their own disadvantages, and the anger they feel about it.
WeWork’s bankruptcy casts doubt on hype that the boundaries between physical space and computer technology are dissolving.
Tech firms are relying on low-wage workers to power their AI models. That raises serious ethical questions about how the technology is being developed.
Unions have long advocated for a ban on replacement workers, arguing their use unduly shifts power to employers and gives the boss an unfair advantage in collective bargaining.
Discrimination, a lack of accessibility and isolation still prevent persons with hearing loss from experiencing equity and inclusion at work.
Internal reviews are insufficient to investigate discrimination by hospital administrators and external frameworks are needed to protect employees who face bullying and harassment.
October was Women’s History Month in Canada, but some challenges, such as the notable absence of Black women in the highest echelons of corporate leadership, are far from in the past.
Watch out for ‘purpose-washing’: when companies promise more than profit maximisation but fail to deliver.
If Alberta prepares to transition from oil and gas to solar energy, the workforce will need retraining. New research shows that this will cost less than expected.
Workplaces committed to diversity and inclusion need to ensure they don’t overlook the importance of addressing mental health concerns.
To develop meaningful solutions, sexual harassment needs to be seen as an organizational issue and not just an interpersonal one.
The essence of bystander intervention is not just about stopping a negative act, but also about fostering an environment where respect, growth and collaboration thrive.
A sociologist interviewed more than 200 Black workers about their experiences. Here’s what she found.
Traditional pay structures — like wage gaps, pay-for-performance systems, the belief that time equals money and pay secrecy — are stopping organizations from reaching their goals and thriving.
Start-up success isn’t just about finding the right product or underserved market, personalities matter too.
The work environment is a social determinant of health. However, work has been underused as a lever to address health inequalities.
Communities and employers miss out when they don’t embrace disabled employees. Companies must be supportive and proactive about including and accommodating people with disabilities.
Companies like Uber and Lyft have a long way to go in improving worker safety to ensure both drivers and passengers feel safe on the road.
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Professor of Economics and Political Economy, University of Leeds
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Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health, University of Manchester
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Associate Professor of Strategy and Organizational Theory, Mount Royal University
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Program Director & Associate Professor Master of Psychology Health and Wellness & Master of Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Adler University
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Professor and Ken Croft Chair in Management, Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary
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RBC Professor in Responsible Organizations and Full Professor, Concordia University
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Professor of Work and Employment, University of Southampton
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Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Bond Business School, Bond University
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Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Innovation and Digital Leadership, University of Brighton
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Associate Professor of Management, York University, Canada
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Cadre en exercice, John Molson School of Business, Concordia University
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Dean, John Molson School of Business, Concordia University
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Distinguished Professor and Borden Chair of Leadership, Smith School of Business, Queen's University, Ontario
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Professor of Organizational Behaviour, University of Guelph
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Professor, Labour Studies, Brock University