Safety and Health Week is May 1 to 6. It offers us a chance to highlight and discuss safety, health and harm prevention in the workplace.
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Can a machine be racist? Artificial Intelligence has shown troubling signs of bias, but there are reasons for optimism
One day in mid-2013, four people, including two police officers and a social worker, arrived unannounced at the home of Chicago resident Robert McDaniel.
What is burnout and how to prevent it in the workplace – insights from a clinical psychologist
People close to you, including family members, friends, and co-workers, frequently express their “stress” at this time of year.
What do workers want? 5 key takeaways from the first citizens’ assembly on workplace democracy
Imagine receiving a letter informing you that your job is relocating to another province. Your employment is contingent upon you moving and your employer refuses to discuss it with you.
Workplace killers: people kill their colleagues for different reasons than other shooters
At 10.12pm on November 23, an overnight team leader at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia, opened fire on colleagues in the crew room.
Diversity in the workplace isn’t enough: Businesses need to work toward inclusion
Diversity is now widely believed to be good for business. In the corporate world, it’s often referred to as Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training or awareness.
American workers feel alienated, helpless and overwhelmed – here’s one way to alleviate their malaise
First it was the “Great Resignation.” Then it was “nobody wants to work anymore.” Now it’s “quiet quitting.”
Workplace bullying should be treated as a public health issue
Despite numerous high-profile cases of workplace bullying in recent years, bullying and harassment remain widespread. (Shutterstock)
Workplace romance: four questions to ask yourself before dating someone from the office
In the digital age, online dating and swiping right are the status quo for romance.
Grassroots mojo and 4 other reasons Starbucks workers have been so successful unionizing
Starbucks Workers United won its 100th election on May 27, 2022 – fittingly, in Seattle, the company’s hometown.
The advantages of unionization are obvious, so why don’t more workers join unions?
It’s well established that unionized workers earn better wages and have better benefits than their non-union counterparts.
Toxic bosses should be the next to face #MeToo-type reprisals
Many of us have had the misfortune of working in a toxic workplace.