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Silence speaks volumes: How mental health influences employee silence at work
We need to better understand why some employees keep silent and explore how organizations can best intervene. To answer this question, researchers explored how fluctuations in mental health, specifically symptoms of depression and anxiety, relate to fluctuations in employee silence.

Why the open work permit for migrant workers is an inadequate solution
Every year, thousands of migrant workers arrive in Canada to grow, process and prepare our foods. Yet, in July 2024, a United Nations report referred to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) as a “breeding ground for contemporary slavery.” supports findings from this report.

How remote work poses unique challenges to public sector employees
Evidence shows that motivation in the workplace is influenced by the extent of interpersonal interactions, especially with those who benefit from the services employees are providing.

Out with the old: Blue‑ and white‑collar job labels aren’t cutting it anymore
Canada’s modern labour market, with its countless job titles means we need a better way to categorize jobs in a way that reflects how complicated our modern working world has become.

Banning non‑disclosure agreements isn’t enough to stop unethical workplace leader behaviour
Research in universities and businesses experiencing persistent sexual harassment shows non-disclosure agreements can have negative effects on workers and their organizations. Read about NDAs and unethical behaviour in Rowe School of Business News.

Child stars: The power and the price of cuteness
Jacqueline Warwick, Professor of Musicology explores the costs of stardom at a young age and says it’s important to confront the cost of child stars. Must real children do this work for us? Are there ways for children to experience the excitement of performing without the dangers of stardom? Read the Dal News story about child stars.

Working to benefit society
The takes an interdisciplinary perspective to understand reasons and contexts that best support professionals who strive to do work that benefits society. Our projects aim to gain a greater understanding of what factors influence professional motivation in various employment settings.

Talent Pathways opens doors to Dal
Talent Pathways, the university's internal temporary staffing program, is designed to assist with staffing needs while contributing towards ��Ů����’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. The goal of the program is to reduce barriers to employment for job applicants who identify as members of equity-deserving groups. Talent Pathways provides equity-deserving, job-ready candidates an opportunity to gain valuable working experience, while developing skills and competencies that may assist in finding further employment at ��Ů����.

New Certificates Tailored for Learners’ Needs and Schedules
Designed for career-driven professionals juggling work and family needs, these certificates in , and respond to the needs of learners who want specialized training they can apply to their jobs right away.

Webinars for career development
The Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development offers a wide selection of FREE webinars featuring their instructors and experts. From How to Practice Allyship in the Workplace to How to Land a Job in Construction Management, the webinars are designed to answer questions and promote opportunity.

Bigger and better: Dal's Business Networking Night draws record crowd
Management Career Services (MCS) hosted its annual Dal Business Networking Night last month, drawing a record number of students and employer partners for an evening of professional discovery. Read the Dal News story on business networking night.