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Employers think their hiring processes are working. Job seekers disagree

New research from Kyle & Co. reveals a major disconnect employers and job seekers when it comes to interviews, AI rules and feedback

Nervous young job applicant wait for recruiters question during interview in office, worried intern or trainee feel stressed applying for open position, meeting with hr managers. Hiring concept

Nervous young job applicant wait for recruiters question during interview in office, worried intern or trainee feel stressed applying for open position, meeting with hr managers. Hiring concept

4 min read

opinion

AI is making the job hunt more unfair

Linda Nazareth

Businessman using generative AI to generate and process legal documents on laptop computer .

Businessman using generative AI to generate and process legal documents on laptop computer .

Businessman using generative AI to generate and process legal documents on laptop computer .

4 min read

opinion

Baby bonuses don’t lift birth rates because they’re aimed at the wrong number

Janine Rogan

Trent Purdy aged 4, and Ellis Purdy aged 2 at their home in Oshawa.
Sunday, Feb 15th, 2026.
Johan Hallberg-Campbell/JOBFlocks

Trent Purdy aged 4, and Ellis Purdy aged 2 at their home in Oshawa.
Sunday, Feb 15th, 2026.
Johan Hallberg-Campbell/JOBFlocks

Trent Purdy aged 4, and Ellis Purdy aged 2 at their home in Oshawa.
Sunday, Feb 15th, 2026.
Johan Hallberg-Campbell/JOBFlocks

3 min read

Simplifying your work may seem counter-intuitive but can be the key to success

Harvey Schachter

Life-work balance and living life style concept of businessman relaxing, take it easy in hotel or office room resting with thoughtful mind thinking of lifestyle quality looking forward to city

Life-work balance and living life style concept of businessman relaxing, take it easy in hotel or office room resting with thoughtful mind thinking of lifestyle quality looking forward to city

Life-work balance and living life style concept of businessman relaxing, take it easy in hotel or office room resting with thoughtful mind thinking of lifestyle quality looking forward to city

4 min read

If no one gives young people a chance, where do they gain experience?

Lesley Davidson

YMCA Summer Camp counsellors lead activities and support campers during the summer camp season and what is a first job for many young people.

YMCA Summer Camp counsellors lead activities and support campers during the summer camp season and what is a first job for many young people.

YMCA Summer Camp counsellors lead activities and support campers during the summer camp season and what is a first job for many young people.

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Nervous young job applicant wait for recruiters question during interview in office, worried intern or trainee feel stressed applying for open position, meeting with hr managers. Hiring concept

Nervous young job applicant wait for recruiters question during interview in office, worried intern or trainee feel stressed applying for open position, meeting with hr managers. Hiring concept

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Employers think their hiring processes are working. Job seekers disagree

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October 16, 2026

Businessman using generative AI to generate and process legal documents on laptop computer .

Businessman using generative AI to generate and process legal documents on laptop computer .

opinion

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October 15, 2026

Trent Purdy aged 4, and Ellis Purdy aged 2 at their home in Oshawa.
Sunday, Feb 15th, 2026.
Johan Hallberg-Campbell/JOBFlocks

Trent Purdy aged 4, and Ellis Purdy aged 2 at their home in Oshawa.
Sunday, Feb 15th, 2026.
Johan Hallberg-Campbell/JOBFlocks

opinion

Baby bonuses don’t lift birth rates because they’re aimed at the wrong number

Janine Rogan

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Life-work balance and living life style concept of businessman relaxing, take it easy in hotel or office room resting with thoughtful mind thinking of lifestyle quality looking forward to city

Life-work balance and living life style concept of businessman relaxing, take it easy in hotel or office room resting with thoughtful mind thinking of lifestyle quality looking forward to city

power points

Simplifying your work may seem counter-intuitive but can be the key to success

Harvey Schachter

4 min read

October 14, 2026

YMCA Summer Camp counsellors lead activities and support campers during the summer camp season and what is a first job for many young people.

YMCA Summer Camp counsellors lead activities and support campers during the summer camp season and what is a first job for many young people.

leadership lab

If no one gives young people a chance, where do they gain experience?

Lesley Davidson

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October 13, 2026

Concept Burnout Syndrome. Business Woman feels uncomfortable working. Which is caused by stress, accumulated from unsuccessful work And less resting body. Consult a specialist psychiatrist

Concept Burnout Syndrome. Business Woman feels uncomfortable working. Which is caused by stress, accumulated from unsuccessful work And less resting body. Consult a specialist psychiatrist

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How will taking stress leave affect my job prospects?

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October 12, 2026

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Group of creative workers talking in a business meeting at the office - business concepts

managing

Collective confidence is the glue that can make your team more effective

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October 11, 2026

Two diverse professionals in a modern office engaged in a serious interview or meeting, one speaking intently while the other listens and takes notes, emphasizing communication and teamwork

Two diverse professionals in a modern office engaged in a serious interview or meeting, one speaking intently while the other listens and takes notes, emphasizing communication and teamwork

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The best workplaces make it easy for employees to say no

3 min read

October 9, 2026

Stressed Caucasian middle aged business man lost job fired work sitting stairs near office building with dismissal box businessman male suffering sad thinking trouble crisis financial failure dismiss. High quality 4k footage

Stressed Caucasian middle aged business man lost job fired work sitting stairs near office building with dismissal box businessman male suffering sad thinking trouble crisis financial failure dismiss. High quality 4k footage

opinion

In this uncertain economy, ask yourself, if my job disappears, what value would I take with me?

Merge Gupta-Sunderji

4 min read

October 8, 2026

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Two business colleagues walking and talking in an office hallway, having a casual discussion while collaborating during work

power points

Sign the radical promise and hold yourself 100-per-cent accountable for your words

Harvey Schachter

4 min read

October 7, 2026

YMCA of Greater Toronto volunteers gather at the YMCA Charity 5K, helping raise money to give children the opportunity to attend camp.

YMCA of Greater Toronto volunteers gather at the YMCA Charity 5K, helping raise money to give children the opportunity to attend camp.

leadership lab

What if the best leadership training doesn’t happen at work?

Lesley Davidson

3 min read

October 6, 2026

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Businesswoman explaining new project to businessman during a meeting in a modern office, with another colleague using a tablet in the background

nine to five

How do I get my coworker to take me seriously when my dad is the company founder?

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October 5, 2026

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Independent candidate Jody Wilson-Raybould celebrates her election win in Vancouver, B.C. on Monday, October 21, 2019. The former Liberal MP was re-elected as an independent candidate. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jimmy Jeong

managing

In a time of pulling apart and pulling together, we need inbetween leaders to bring unity

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October 4, 2026

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Shocked businessman holding his head while looking at a message on his smartphone at his office desk. Unexpected news, bad email, and work stress.

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‘Can we chat?’: It’s the small messages that define workplace culture

4 min read

October 2, 2026

Online support Chatbot conversation. Virtual assistant, artificial intelligence Bot software automation technology. Customer person using chat service to get support

Online support Chatbot conversation. Virtual assistant, artificial intelligence Bot software automation technology. Customer person using chat service to get support

opinion

Writing should look natural. At work, stop using AI for every step of the process

Eileen Dooley

4 min read

October 1, 2026

Happy and smiling young businessman man sitting in the office at the desk and resting and satisfied ,with the work with his hands behind his head.

Happy and smiling young businessman man sitting in the office at the desk and resting and satisfied ,with the work with his hands behind his head.

power points

Stop chasing more (and more) at work. At some point, we must embrace enough

Harvey Schachter

4 min read

September 30, 2026

A group of three professionals engages in a discussion about an artificial intelligence project using a laptop. They work in a contemporary setting with blue ambient lighting.

A group of three professionals engages in a discussion about an artificial intelligence project using a laptop. They work in a contemporary setting with blue ambient lighting.

leadership lab

Mastering your art and identity: how human beings can compete with AI

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September 29, 2026

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Shot of call center operators working in the office. Call center agent working with his colleagues in modern office. Smiling handsome businessman working in call center.

nine to five

I’m not rewarded for being more productive than my peers. How should I handle it?

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September 28, 2026

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AI Bot concepts. 3D render

managing

Managers must address the delicate balance needed for AI agents to deal with other AI agents

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September 27, 2026

Worried young Asian man with his hand on head, using laptop computer at home, looking concerned and stressed out

Worried young Asian man with his hand on head, using laptop computer at home, looking concerned and stressed out

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Are we asking too much of our jobs?

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