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May 28, 2020May 28, 2020

Survey of 681 employers suggests working remotely is “here to stay”

We’re not sure what the post-pandemic world will look like, but the current situation has already made significant shifts in the way we live,...

by Cheryl

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020

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Early data suggests women are publishing less during the pandemic

People who are balancing a career, a home, and family responsibilities had a lot to handle, even before the pandemic. While this is true...

by Cheryl

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Study suggests field courses boost confidence and promote diversity in STEM

Field courses — specialized programs where students can learn on location — can boost confidence, increase competence, and create a deeper connection to an...

by Cheryl May 20, 2020May 20, 2020

At work Disabilities

Coronavirus could revolutionize work opportunities for people with disabilities

Written for theconversation.com by Lisa Schur, Rutgers University and Douglas L. Kruse, Rutgers University Working from home has become the “new normal” for many...

by Cheryl May 8, 2020May 28, 2020

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Survey suggests Gen Z workers facing brunt of COVID-19 layoffs

Workers under the age of 25 could be hardest-hit by COVID-19 layoffs in the U.S., according to data by HR outsourcing firm Gusto. The company’s May...

by Cheryl May 7, 2020May 21, 2020

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5 expert tips for working from home in a crowded house

Written by: Brittany Harker Martin, University of Calgary With much of the globe self-isolating, many people must suddenly manage the complexities of working from...

by Cheryl April 24, 2020April 28, 2020

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2-day mentoring program can lead to massive career benefits for female economists

Economics is male-dominated but that’s especially true in academia, where females secure fewer tenure-track positions and publish less research than men. Overall, only about...

by Cheryl April 20, 2020May 4, 2020

At work Technology

Google bans Zoom on company devices

At the time of this writing, about 20 per cent of the world’s population — or around 2 billion people — are on lockdown to help...

by Cheryl April 12, 2020April 16, 2020

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Toxic workplaces feed the impostor phenomenon

This article was written for theconversation.com by Amina Aitsi-Selmi, UCL and Theresa Simpkin, Anglia Ruskin University Research suggests that around 70% of people will experience an illogical...

by Cheryl April 6, 2020April 30, 2020

At work Health

Study: Dangerous medical products are recalled faster by female directors

Problems with medical products that could result in the death or injury of consumers are recalled faster when there are women on the company’s...

by Cheryl March 30, 2020April 22, 2020

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5 ways to keep human connections when learning online due to COVID-19

Written for theconversation.com by: Erika E. Smith, Mount Royal University Universities across Canada and the world have been working to rapidly move their face-to-face classes...

by Cheryl March 25, 2020April 22, 2020

At work Studies

Why do businesses reward toxic behaviour?

A new study provides insight into why bullies often get a free pass at work.

by Cheryl March 19, 2020May 5, 2020