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I'm sure you've heard the saying "change is good." But when it comes to change, especially big changes like starting a new job, it's not always easy. For some people, this transition can lead to feelings of anxiety and fear. If you're one of those people, don't worry – you're not alone. In this post, we’ll share some tips for managing your anxiety when starting a new role. Stay calm and confident, and you'll be able to rock that new gig in no time!
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An interview with Candace Daniel, host of Global News Morning. She shares the challenges she overcame as a young mother to follow her dream of becoming a reporter.
My guest on this episode is first-generation Canadian broadcast journalist Candace Daniel, now working at Corus and Global News. She hosts Global News Morning.
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An interview with the co-founders of BlackTies — a new app and global online community platform where Black professionals, entrepreneurs and students can have safe conversations about their careers, professional journey and life.
We've all seen comments at the bottom of LinkedIn posts in our timeline from people saying, "This is not Facebook; keep politics out of this space." Unfortunately, those comments are sometimes directed at posts aimed at sparking up some important conversations about social justice issues in general and also impacting our workplaces, which after all are part of society. Yes, frank and honest conversations about diversity, inclusion and equity can be difficult. It means looking at the world from the perspective of marginalized people, and questioning received assumptions.
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Hybrid working arrangements are becoming increasingly popular with workers, as the mix between home and office work can mean that employees get the best of both worlds. This approach offers both time to focus and the chance to enjoy a better work-life balance, but also time to touch base with colleagues and build the social networks that are vital to a good working relationship.
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An interview with Nadine Spencer, CEO of the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) about her journey as an entrepreneur and champion for Black businesses and female entrepreneurs.
Nadine Spencer is a Jamaican-born Canadian businesswoman who currently serves as the CEO of the Black Business and Professional Association (the BBPA), after serving as the organization's president since 2017 until being named CEO in November 2021. She's also the founder and CEO of BrandEq Group, a global marketing and communications agency specializing in marketing, communications and public relations.
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Did you know that The Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes (CHL), founded in 1895 and active until 1930, was an all-Black ice hockey league founded in Nova Scotia? It featured teams from across Canada's Maritime provinces.
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(NC) Whether you’re a barista in a café or working for a longstanding family business, there’s no day like payday. But with 24 percent of employees stating that they would look for a new job after just onemistake on their paycheque, it’s important that your employer makes your pay stub accurate and easy to understand.
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(NC) The COVID-19 pandemic means that many of us have been working from home part or all of the time. But did you know that you could be eligible to claim a deduction for home office expenses on your 2020 tax return?
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Montreal native and Haitian-Canadian, Yasmeen Souffrant, has loved drawing from the time she was a little girl. In fact, most of the members of her family love drawing as well. Creativity has always been around her life.
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