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An illustration of a tired, bare-faced woman holding up a mask of her own face that's wearing makeup.
Society

Pretty Privilege at Work

March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 - by Ashlynn Chand

How workplace beauty norms affect women’s lives on—and off—the clock

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A photo of a stressed woman on top of a mountain of paperwork in the middle of her office.
Technology

Will AI Actually Mean We’ll Be Able to Work Less?

March 16, 2023March 17, 2023 - by Elizabeth M. Renieris

The idea that tech will free us from drudgery is an attractive narrative, but history tells a different story

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An illustration of four protesting Starbucks workers emerging from a fallen takeout coffee cup.
Business / March/April 2023

Why Is Starbucks at War with Its Unions?

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 - by Rob Csernyik

The coffee giant bills itself as a progressive company. But when employees started unionizing, corporate pushed back

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Tamara Thermitus à Montréal.
November 2022 / Society

Comment la commission des droits de la personne du Québec a chassé sa première présidente noire

October 25, 2022May 29, 2023 - by Martin Patriquin

Lorsqu’elle a été nommée à la tête de la commission, Tamara Thermitus s’attendait à lutter contre le racisme dans sa province. Au lieu de cela, elle a dû s’en occuper sur son lieu de travail.

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Photo of Tamara Thermitus standing beside a stone wall.
November 2022 / Society

How Quebec’s Human Rights Commission Drove Out Its First Black Female President

October 25, 2022October 26, 2022 - by Martin Patriquin

When she was appointed to run the commission, Tamara Thermitus expected to fight racism in her province. Instead, she had to deal with it in her workplace

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An iPhone has the LinkedIn app open, with two women shouting out posts.
Technology

Baby Pics, Life Lessons, and Obits: What Happened to LinkedIn?

June 20, 2022November 11, 2022 - by Josh Greenblatt

Why users are posting more personal content on a professional platform

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Warehouse worker wearing face mask and protective workwear checking products using digital tablet
Uncategorized

Why Is the Pandemic Death Toll among Workers Still a Mystery?

May 13, 2022June 9, 2022 - by Nora Loreto

COVID-19 didn’t spare workers in manufacturing, but two years on, information about their deaths remains hard to find

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Health

Out of Office: The Case for More Paid Vacation Days

March 22, 2022January 3, 2023 - by Sheena Rossiter

The pandemic has forced us to reevaluate our relationship with work and time off

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A photo illustration of a Help Wanted sign and several different workers in black and white
Business

COVID-19 Upended the Labour Market. Why Haven’t Workers’ Lives Improved?

December 3, 2021April 30, 2022 - by Lucy Uprichard

The pandemic offered us a chance to restructure society, and we’re squandering it

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Society

Fifty Cover Letters, Three Interviews, Zero Offers: Finding a Job Still Isn’t Easy

October 28, 2021April 30, 2022 - by Zeahaa Rehman

A precarious job market and student debt has recent grads feeling hopeless

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As the executive director, I am frequently asked this question. These days, I reply: “The Walrus was made for this moment.” From on-again, off-again trade news and negotiations to a new prime minister, we are committed to Canada’s conversations. We launched six regional bureaus earlier this year to ensure comprehensive coverage across this great country of ours. But we can’t do this alone. As a non-profit newsroom, this work isn’t possible without our readers’ support. If you believe in Canada’s stories, support our paywall-free journalism with a donation today.

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