In a world where job security can sometimes feel like a thing of the past, Employment Insurance (EI) stands as a vital safety net for many Canadians. Whether you’re facing a temporary layoff, have experienced a job loss, or need time off for personal reasons, EI can be a lifeline. But what exactly is EI, and how does it work? Let’s break down the basics to help you navigate this crucial program with confidence.

In the hustle of office life, it's easy to neglect physical well-being amid deadlines and meetings. Before you know it though, all of a sudden you wake up and you’re 35 years old and dealing with chronic neck and back pain… not fun, let me tell you! By incorporating simple desk exercises into your daily routine, you can meaningfully enhance your long-term well-being. Here are five exercises that office workers can seamlessly integrate into their busy schedules.

In today's fast-paced and dynamic workplace, technical skills alone won't cut it. Oh cool, you know how to manage a project? Great! But what about working productively with all the people you rely on to bring that project to life? Employers are increasingly recognizing the pivotal role of soft skills in building a thriving and collaborative work environment. So today, let's dive into the world of soft skills and discover 8 of the ones that can truly set you apart in your career.

In our professional lives, making a strong impression is a valuable skill that can open doors and propel us towards career success. While first impressions are crucial in many situations, there are a few specific career moments where they matter more than usual.

There’s been lots of recent news coverage about the writer’s guild striking, with one of the main issues being protections against the potential impact of AI tools like ChatGPT on the profession of writing. Lots of predictions have already been made around which professions ChatGPT is going to kill off, with writing one of the most talked about. But is that really true? I think reality will be more nuanced than that. Here are four ways I imagine AI will evolve – not kill off – the profession.

I’ve read a fair bit about what the internet thinks the difference between introverts and extroverts are, and I gotta tell you, I’m pretty annoyed by all the misinformation out there. I see all these side-by-side charts showing the differences between introverts and extroverts on things like how they behave in social settings, how they spend their time, and how they communicate with others. In cases there’s truth to it; in others, it’s total trash. As someone who skews toward being an introvert myself, today’s post is going to address five of the most common myths about introverts.

I’m seeing lots of LinkedIn “gurus” talking about how, if you’re not using AI to generate your blog posts, you’re already falling behind your competitors. But is that really true? What are all of the ways people are using AI when it comes to blog writing, anyway? There’s so much noise out there, and I know I’ve personally found it hard to know where to begin when it comes to learning more about how AI is changing blog post writing. Here are five of the main uses for AI that I’ve come across in my learning.

Coursera isn’t exactly a secret: the site offers over 5,800 courses across a wide variety of disciplines. But did you know that almost half of those courses are offered completely free? This makes the site a fantastic resource to up your skills game across a multitude of business-related topics.

Career progression in North America is built upon the idea of moving up. You want to make more money? You move up the corporate ladder. Want more responsibility? Move up. And on it goes. So what does it mean if you simply don’t want to move up anymore? What if you never did in the first place? People won’t say it to your face, but some will definitely think you’re strange, or not motivated or ambitious. Today’s post is a reminder to you that that is a load of crap.

It’s the same old story time and time again in the dojo: a new student signs up wanting to learn karate. They never want to start with the basics, though; no, it’s all about the spinning flying reverse roundhouse kick. As anyone who has studied any martial art (or any art, for that matter) for a while will tell you though, the basics are the foundation upon which all other techniques are built. If your foundation is strong, everything else will be too. And guess what? It’s the same in business.