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Colleagues often don’t notice when a person is struggling with mental illness: Sufferers usually put on a brave front. And when we do see signs of distress, we often back off. We need to reach out, experts say. Source
Colleagues often don’t notice when a person is struggling with mental illness: Sufferers usually put on a brave front. And when we do see signs of distress, we often back off. We need to reach out, experts say. Source
Perception is reality in employee/employer relations. Treating employees equitably depends to a great extent on perception management. Source
How can we be happy when our investment savings have dwindled, we've lost our job, or your house. The recession has had a negative impact on the lives of many people. Is it possible to be or remain happy? Source
With U.S. unemployment at a 20-year high, some Americans are working for free while looking for a job, but experts are split over whether it is a sign of dedication or desperation. Source
It's tough for workers to assert themselves in lean times, but always saying 'yes' will give you a reputation as a 'pile-on'. Source
In a 24-7 world, the nine-to-five workday is becoming less of a normal thing, with some workers now getting to the office - even if it's a café - as early as 2 a.m. Source
The RE/MAX Market Recovery Report maintains that pent-up demand has bolstered sales in Greater Vancouver and that the 2010 Olympics and the completion of the Canada Line will further push demand. Source
20 bucks sure ain't what it used to be. Most ATMs dispense $20 bills these days but I've noticed the psychological impact when I pull a twenty out of my wallet is about what it used to be with a $10 bill. Source
The subject of money in general is considered sensitive, and when it comes to one's salary, it is absolutely intimate. One of the biggest ways we are valued is through the way we are compensated monetarily. Source
Two separate economic indexes that gauge the conditions that create economic growth rose Tuesday, suggesting the economy was beginning to heal and growth would resume before the end of the year. Source
For many women, the fear of negotiating hits them where it really hurts: their paycheque. The very traits that are often identified as women’s assets – sustaining positive relationships, the ability to work well in a team and to build consensus – may be their biggest liabilities at the bargaining table. Source
According to the Conference Board of Canada, the country will have a shortage of one million skilled trades workers by 2020 as baby boomers retire and too few young people take their places. Source
Social entrepreneurs say road to success is full of speed bumps. Source
The capital crunch maddeningly persists -- dispiriting news for many would-be entrepreneurs born of choice or necessity. Having a gem of a business idea isn't worth much without the wherewithal to get it off the ground. Source
Credit the recession for staycations and bringing us more game-night parties at home. But also give it a shout for spurring more first dates. Source
Carol Powell had never given any thought to becoming a cop. There were no police officers in her family – no proud tradition to serve and protect. Source
Employer can fire challenging, disobedient staff. Source
A recent Businessweek article provides 10 tips for keeping your job. Source
The Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island is warning job hunters against money-making schemes on Twitter and various websites and other pitches via e-mail. Source
Can a positive frame of mind and emotional state improve an individual's performance on the job and in relationships? Source
Boss too mean? Staff fond of slacking? It comes with the territory, says a new study that found personality traits have a big influence on your job. Source
"People don't trust their instincts about money," explained financial expert Alison Griffiths... Source
Hidden values can make staff consider moving on or hiding aspects of themselves. It is easy to simply advise the worker to move to another organization, but in the economic downturn, that is easier said than done. Source
Women are flocking to the labor force in record numbers. Source
What do you do when you're confronted with adverse situations like these is a measure of how successful you will be in your career and quite possibly in your life. Source
Launching a business from scratch can be a lonely journey, one seasoned entrepreneurs don't recommend be undertaken alone. Ideally, novices should identify an accomplished entrepreneur within their community who would be willing to spring time to provide feedback on what has and has not worked for them. Source
Say please and thank you. Don't raise your voice. Sit up straight with your legs together and hands on your lap. Don't draw attention to yourself. And never ever brag. Source
The tables have turned. A decade ago, interviewers frowned upon job-hopping. If you listed a series of jobs on your resume, employers branded you as unstable. In short, not a team player or a company person. Source
The need for more affordable housing choices in our communities is growing. For many years, housing in Canada was subsidized by the federal and provincial governments. However, since the mid-1990s, federal support has dwindled significantly, and provincial subsidy dollars have generally been targeted to those in greatest need. As a result, an increasing number of people are either poorly housed, or paying too much for accommodation. Source
U.S. recovery is likely to begin this autumn, the worst of the crisis has passed and it is "reasonable to be optimistic for 2010," internet search giant Google's chief executive Eric Schmidt said on Friday. Source
Nathan Bowling, an expert in workplace psychology, says we're still at the point where we're being rude about smartphone usage, but that the learning curve should stabilize in a couple of years. Source
Many fields still predicting strong demand for workers. Source
The headlines tell a daily story of a global economy in meltdown mode. But that doesn't mean that people in the skilled trades are suffering. Source
"Keep calm and carry on.”
It may be the slogan of recession survival, but it's no rallying cry to shoot for the stars. Still, the message is echoing in workplaces where employees receive pats on the back for doing little more than helping the company tread water, and simply meet that bottom line the recession has done so much to squeeze. Source
Yesterday morning, Max Rubin screwed up.
After a whirlwind morning on the Hill, the 22-year-old parliamentary assistant forgot to tell his boss Irwin Cotler, Liberal MP for Mont Royal, about a change of address for a video conference call. On realizing his flub, he went to Mr. Cotler, apologized, then gave him the right information. Source
Tony Cappellano is happy about how his restaurant business, Boom Breakfast and Co., is faring these days. "We've held our own during this so-called downturn," he says. Source
Your hair shouldn't suffer just because times are tough. Besides, walking around with split ends or your roots showing won't boost the economy or your self-esteem. Source
In the 2007 World Health Statistics Report, the World Health Organization identified depression as one of the most significant global public health problems. World wide events such as recession, the effects of climate change, and terrorism events and alerts have increased the general level of anxiety throughout the world. Employers and managers face, on a daily basis, bad news and its psychological impact on employees. Source
Consumers are feeling slightly more optimistic about their finances and job prospects, but not so much so that they're planning any big-ticket purchases, the Conference Board of Canada said Monday. Source
One of the silver linings of this recession for businesses is that it's a good time to recruit new talent. The rising unemployment rate is easing the labour squeeze -- for now. Source
David Black, founder of Black Press, has advice for aspiring young entrepreneurs.
“You have to work bloody hard. You have to learn everything you possibly can about the area that you’re in, and focus on doing a good job, providing the service or product or whatever you’re doing, just focus on that” he said. Source
Think twice before offering cliché comfort to someone looking for work - the last thing they want to hear is empty platitudes. Source
Do you and your spouse fight over money? Here are some tips on how to keep dollar and cents from tearing your marriage apart. Source
Manahen Bustamante's grandfather once told him, "I'll teach you a trade. It will always put food on the table." Source
Training programs help forge new careers.
Soon after Kathleen Greenan graduated from art school majoring in sculpture, she started receiving commissions to create two-and even three-storey structures. Source