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Work-Life Balance Gone Rogue? Severance Might Be Offering Us a Cautionary Tale
By: Jessica O'Donnell If you've watched Severance on Apple TV+, you already know – it’s chilling, brilliant, and disturbingly relevant. The show follows employees at Lumon Industries who undergo a procedure that “severs” their work and personal memories. In the...
When “Good Vibes Only” Backfires: The Quiet Harm of Toxic Positivity at Work
By: Poojani Ruwanpura There's a moment that really sticks out to me in Netflix’s docuseries Beckham. After his infamous red card in the 1998 World Cup, David Beckham is asked how he coped. “I just got on with it,” he says. Calm. Composed. A picture of resilience....
Is the Rise in Canadian Patriotism Impacting Your Company Culture?
By: Jessica Harrison Have you noticed more maple leaves and “Made in Canada” labels on products lately? You're not alone. A recent surge in Canadian patriotism is influencing consumer behaviour and, notably, impacting company culture. A Leger poll indicates that the...