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January 21, 2020
News 
 
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Climate change not a top 10 business risk for CEOs: Survey

Over-regulation, trade conflicts and lack of skills among workers keeps execs up at night, says PwC


Best Buy reviewing allegations made against CEO

Company has hired outside law firm to look into claim of ‘inappropriate romantic relationship’


More work placements recommended in report on Manitoba higher education

Small businesses have hard time recruiting, more work placements for students would help connect prospective employees and employers


Excessive gap between executive, employee pay in targets of legislators

The bigger the gap, the higher the tax hike on companies in proposed California law
 
Feature 
 

In defence of Michael McCain: Speaking out is what strong leaders do

CEO has helped to enhance a distinctly Canadian brand, Maple Leaf Foods, by defending Canadian values » Read More
 
Office oddities 
 

Government worker retires at age 102: ‘Your body tells you when it’s time to go’

Surveyor for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources was hired in 1962 » Read More

Lawsuit: Ex Volvo worker fired because he wasn’t Swedish

Man told way to improve job performance was ‘become more Swedish in his interactions with coworkers’ » Read More

German court orders bigger payout in death of chicken

Hen was trained, had TV experience – owner awarded more than 40 times value of average chicken » Read More
 
Bonus Articles 
 

Engaged workers a minority – but your business desperately needs them

Signs of disengagement include unresolved work conflict, absenteeism, participation in gossip » Read More

The immortal – and false – myth of the workplace Queen Bee

Gendered differences in expectations make us see Queen Bees when they aren’t really there » Read More