Research says: Nice guys do finish last
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New research on bullying out of Simon Fraser University turns conventional knowledge on its head, sparking new questions about where...
Ontario workers receive training for the future
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In light of the Canada Job Grant’s success, the Governments of Canada and Ontario have announced renewed funding. Since its...
5 Ways to improve your management skills
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Management has its upsides, but no one said it would be easy. Improving your game, however, isn’t rocket science. Here...
Fail: Canada’s social media strategy backfires
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Tip #1: Combining government departments and changing them into "themes" wouldn't work in real life. It also doesn't work online.
Hacker’s paradise
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Last week Alexandra Sweny wrote about the MTLWiFi project [http://itincanadaonline.ca/index.php/mobility/1240-when-you-re-downtown], an initiative to provide free wireless Internet access across downtown...
Dealing with denial
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Many Canadian government websites were knocked offline last month including Canada.ca, the House of Commons, the Senate, Foreign Affairs, Transport...
Plan of action: Retiring from public service
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Retirement planning requires a great deal of time and patience. It’s also vital to have an ally in your corner...
Unions file challenge over sick leave changes
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CBC, June 30, 2015 - Twelve federal public service unions have filed a legal challenge to the budget bill passed...
The five threats to independence
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Independence has long been regarded as a cornerstone of the auditing profession. This is underscored today by the title of...