“Several of the expert practitioners interviewed pointed to the effect of unconscious bias, that employers were “recruiting in their own mold”, that is, that ‘homophily’ (the tendency for people to gravitate toward others who are like themselves) was...
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For most of us, a longer life means a longer working life. With greater life expectancy, the income stream must go further. Some are in the ‘sandwich generation’ who have both older and younger dependents. Many will extend their...
Meditation. Just the word may conjure up images of a holy person on a hilltop. Yet meditation is accessible to anyone, anywhere. It requires no special equipment or skills. Maybe that’s why roughly one-quarter of Canadians meditate regularly. And...
With endless ways to exercise – and a limited amount of time to invest – you probably want an exercise regimen that can create the greatest impact. Many people think that the best type of exercise is activities like...
Maybe retirement sounds like an endless vacation. Or perhaps you’re hoping it’ll be a relief from the pressures of working and supporting a family. Whatever you imagined for your retirement, there may be good reasons to continue working even...
Never has learning been easier. In generations past, learning meant apprenticing yourself to a master or signing up for an expensive university program. Today, technology has seen the rise of webinars and podcasts from a variety of experts or...
It can be hard to ask for help. As the “one in charge,” you’re used to moving swiftly and confidently, whether it’s a new direction for a business, a team or even a family. You may have a vision...
In 1997, only 14% of the labour force was over age 60. This number had nearly doubled by 2017, when the same cohort had risen to 26%. Yet as more and more Canadians live longer, healthier lives, it will...
Exercise. It’s the longest four-letter word we all love to hate. We know it’s critically important for physical and mental health. It improves brain health, manages weight, reduces risk of disease and so much more. Yet only 1...
Obituaries and biographies are a longer read today than ever before. Advances in medicine, health and nutrition have allowed people to live active lives well into their 80s and 90s. Indeed, it is possible to become the living ancestor...