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6-hour workday catching on in Sweden; could it work in Canada?
Is it time to give the eight-hour workday a two-hour trim? Swedish business leaders are finding plenty of rewards to shorter workdays.
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Canadians would give up free coffee and other work perks for naps: survey
Who doesn't love a good nap? And let's be honest — who hasn't wished they could take one at work every once in a while?
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‘The Productivity Project’ explores how to maximize your time and energy
You may want to cut back on checking email and reaching for that third cup of coffee if you want to boost your productivity.
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Rihanna drops new song, ‘Work,’ featuring Drake
Toronto rapper Drake is featured on Rihanna's new single, 'Work' — her first song from the anticipated album 'Anti.'
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Longtime librarian puts 60 years on the books
Sixty years have come and gone, and Carrie Ingle is still working full time at what is now one of the busiest big-city library systems in the U.S.
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Manitoba sick-note bill on life support
A proposed law on employee sick notes appears to be on life support at the Manitoba legislature.
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Should women be entitled to time off work during their periods?
A British business is making waves with its official "period policy." The new plan will allow female staff to take time off each month when they're menstruating, without taking a sick day.
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Obese women in Canada make less money than non-obese women: study
By looking at body mass index, researchers compared wages and income of obese women and non-obese women in the workforce.
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Quebec City dancer hopes to make it big after appearing in Rihanna’s music video
A Quebec dancer is hoping to take his career to the international stage after getting the opportunity to dance in Rihanna's new music video.
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Local job seekers test NB employment waters at job fair
More and more often New Brunswickers are finding employment outside of their home province. For many that's not ideal, but it is reality.
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Sleepy at work? Toronto student designs a sneaky nap solution
If you're feeling a little groggy from the long weekend, you're not alone. Luckily, a 19-year-old is hard at work to allow you to nap almost anywhere.
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Spain risks losing midday nap as PM suggests ditching siesta
At the risk of making a lot of people very cranky, Spain's prime minister is pushing for the end of the siesta -- the country's traditional hours-long afternoon break.
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Unproductive at work? It could be your manager’s fault, author says
Is the management style in your workplace undermining your productivity?
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Road work in Vernon won’t be further delayed
Vernon city council has voted not to further delay roadwork on 32 Avenue between 27 and 29th Streets.
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Should women without kids get a paid ‘meternity’ leave?
Author Meghann Foye became a target for angry moms everywhere over the weekend after the promotion of her "Meternity" book backfired.
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PTSD in first responders a concern as Fort McMurray Wildfires continue: Experts
Experts are concerned over PTSD and mental health for first responders. in light of the tragedy currently unfolding in Fort McMurray.
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Toronto man charged after woman filmed changing in washroom at work
A Toronto man has been charged after police say he filmed a woman changing inside a washroom at her work.
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Are you a workaholic? You might be more likely to suffer from OCD, anxiety...
If you consider yourself a workaholic you may be more likely to suffer from psychiatric disorders like depression, according to a new study.
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Alberta’s unemployment rate hits levels not seen since 1990s
Alberta has lost more than 20,000 jobs for the second month is a row. The numbers paint a bleak picture of our economy, especially for those looking for work.
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Panel finds ‘serious problem’ with enforcement of labour laws in Ontario
An expert panel has found a "serious problem" with enforcement of employment standards across Ontario.
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