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Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures of 2013 Announced

Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures of 2013 Announced

Yesterday, Waterstone Human Capital, a leading Canadian executive search firm, announced the national winners of the 9th annual Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures program. Did your company make the list? The program is designed to recognize the best-in-class Canadian...
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The Problem With Pet Names in the Workplace

Young professionals (YPs) working in customer service, sales, hospitality, etc. can be notorious for it, but don’t think that the techy industry or creative sectors are immune to the “sweetheart” slingers
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Kick the Cliques in the Workplace

The partiers. The tech nerds. The married ones with kids. If you work in a large office or agency, you know that, much like high school, cliques will inevitably form within the company. Here's how to manage the inevitable clash of egos
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Five Things to Never Say to Your Boss

Here’s an all-too-common situation: You’re talking ever so confidently to your superior, about to finish what you think is an absolute gem of a statement, only to feel instant remorse once the last word rolls off your tongue
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Increase Your Productivity Now, Your Desk Will Thank You

Many people live in a state of organized chaos and that messy desk just may work for you. But other times, it can cause stress as you waste time and decrease productivity while you frantically search through all those papers, receipts and sticky notes for that one containing the information that you need. Here are some pointers.
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Comment partager un bureau avec quelqu’un que vous n’aimez pas

Nous ne pouvons choisir notre famille, et la plupart du temps, nous ne pouvons choisir nos collègues non plus. Il y a un bon moment déjà que nous avons accepté le fait que nous n’aurons pas nécessairement d’affinités, ou n’aimerons pas nécessairement tous les jeunes professionnels qui croiseront notre chemin - et que nous ne ferons pas l’unanimité non plus
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How to Share an Office With Someone You Just Don't Like

We can’t choose our family and, most of the time, we can’t choose our coworkers either. Long ago, we accepted the fact that we won’t necessarily get along with, or even particularly like, each fellow young professional (YP) who crosses our path – and not everyone will like us
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Dealing With 'The Legacy' at the Workplace

Nepotism in the workplace happens. It may not be right, but a boss that favours their relative, child, close friend, etc. is a known character in the working world. You may feel helpless regarding this fact, and you may even be contemplating your job because of it, but before you pull the chute, consider these tips for dealing with The Legacy
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Have You Fallen Into the Comfort Zone at Work?

The job you were once proud and excited to rave about to friends and family has now become the one that you “don’t want to talk about,” and its very mention is met with rolling eyes. Have you fallen into the career comfort zone?
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Hump Day: Debbie Downer

We've probably all experienced a few Debbie Downers in our social and professional lives. The problem arises when their negative vibes influence your productivity in a negative way and begin to have an effect on your personal mood and happiness. Here's how to avoid DD syndrome
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