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Proponents of the metaverse suggest it could be the future of remote work since virtual worlds and virtual reality afford us the ability to collaborate in virtual spaces. (Shutterstock)

Why the metaverse isn’t ready to be the future of work just yet

While metaverse supporters claim VR can virtually recreate in-person collaborative experiences, the ways users interact with VR systems can introduce usability issues.
Thai police stand in front of the entrance to a cave complex where 12 boys and their soccer coach went missing in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai province, in northern Thailand in July 2018. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

What the Thai cave rescue can teach us about unconventional leadership

In moments of crisis, unconventional leaders can make all the difference. Exploring their crucial role can redefine how we view leadership and crisis management.
Many offices make a point to celebrate diversity, but what does that look like when it comes to faith? FatCamera/E+ via Getty Images

Religion in the workplace is tricky – but employers and employees both lose when it becomes a total taboo

Workers from minority religious traditions in the US tend to be more affected by restrictions about bringing up faith at the office.
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Where’s the harm in that? How we think about workplace hazards hampers the application of health and safety law

New Zealand’s health and safety law covers mental health. But new research shows how little it is understood by those in management positions – leaving workers vulnerable.
When an employee frequently remains silent at work, it may indicate underlying mental health challenges rather than just disengagement or dissatisfaction with workplace conditions. (Shutterstock)

Silence speaks volumes: How mental health influences employee silence at work

Mental illness symptoms can impair work engagement by causing employees to fixate on the potential negative consequences of speaking up.
People make their way through downtown Ottawa on June 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Return‑to‑office mandates may not be the solution to downtown struggles that Canadian cities are banking on

Instead of trying to force unwilling workers back to the office, Canadian cities should instead focus on developing downtowns that people genuinely want to visit and experience.

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