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Job vacancies requiring degree are shrinking

Statistics Canada's latest job vacancy data shows labour market tilting away from degree requirements toward easier-to-fill credentials

1 in 4 financial institutions report deepfake incidents: report

U.S. survey shows low confidence in employees' ability to identify AI-generated scams

Ursula von der Leyen just gave Mark Carney a hug on stage  

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Employee benefits and retirement plans: driving engagement through financial clarity

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Enjoying your AI? What if it leads to the end of the world?

‘Catastrophic’: Recent alarms from AI experts confirm platforms are not just another work tool

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Lessons from a recent Ontario decision

IBM wrongful dismissal case: Ontario court awards $215,000 in legal costs against employer

Case sends strong warning to employers about risks of relying on contractual interpretations courts have rejected

Using gamification to help leaders and teams gain powerful insights

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for empathy, collaboration and listening is being underscored

Ursula von der Leyen just gave Mark Carney a hug on stage  

What does that gesture mean for work permits?