Posts Tagged ‘social distancing’

“Attractive” people earn roughly 20 percent more than “average” people, so putting on makeup could mean pocketing a heftier paycheck. While women who wear makeup are reportedly considered more competent than those who don’t, however, donning cosmetics in the #workplace is a balancing act — women are tasked with having to appear competent but not “unprofessional.” “Women should be free to…

One of my clients’ most common concerns is that an employment gap will put them at a disadvantage when looking for that next job—especially given the circumstances surrounding the pandemic. A recent LinkedIn survey of 2,000 U.S. adults who became unemployed between March and October 2020 found that 84% of those surveyed believe there is a stigma…

In launching the redevelopment of a pair of office towers in Burnaby, B.C., Slate Asset Management is promoting added amenities, including a fitness centre and outdoor terraces between the two buildings, as attractions designed to entice employees back to the office. With renovations set to begin in July, more than 10 per cent of the…

I was in my carport helping my mother pack and repack her green Honda Accord. My mother had been storing some of her furniture and personal items in our home, but we sold our house – divorcing, downsizing – and I couldn’t take care of her things any more. We were in a rush for…

Many hiring managers and #recruiters get hundreds of #resumes for every vacant position. So, how do you ensure that yours doesn’t get lost in the shuffle? One way is to include your top hard and soft skills. Sometimes overlooked when crafting your resume, skills are an important way of setting yourself apart from the competition. In…

The news item said that German prosecutors had confiscated €50-million worth of #Bitcoin from a fraudster but they couldn’t unlock the money without the #password. The fraudster served his jail sentence without giving up the code. I wondered, did they try torturing him with a middle-aged mom like me, repeatedly asking “what the hell is…

#InternationalWomen’sDay is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women’s achievements or rally for women’s equality. History It was during 1908 that there was an ongoing…

#Women in #Canada are at risk of prolonged unemployment as the #COVID19 pandemic accelerates structural changes to the job market, RBC Economics warned Thursday. The health crisis has dealt uneven blows to the labour market – and often, to the greater detriment of women. There’s been a substantial increase in the number of women who…

In2018,Andrew Dabbikeh applied for the job of capital markets risk analyst at Toronto-Dominion Bank. Diagnosed on the #autism spectrum at the age of five, Dabbikeh holds a bachelor’s degree in science, a master’s in epidemiology (specializing in biostatistics) and a fistful of analytics-focused certificates. He is also a published composer of electronic #music. Instead of…

In 2020, two stories dominated the news, both devastating and both with permanent global implications. And while the #COVID-19 pandemic continues, the urgency of combatting #climatechange has not diminished. As we learn more about the complexities of both crises, it is indisputable that significant change will be driven by innovation, and that investment in #science…