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“Sycophantic”: A New Word You Should Know About AI
AI is fast and reassuring, but it often defaults to agreement instead of honest, balanced feedback. Counselling Therapist Laura Cohen explains what “sycophantic” AI means and why being witnessed by another human matters during career loss and identity change.
Workplace Mental Health in 2026: What Canadian Employees and Employers Need to Know
Mental health at work is no longer a fringe conversation in Canada — it is a bottom-line priority. Here is what is changing and what it means for you.
Sunday Scaries: What They Are and How to Ease Monday Dread
That pit in your stomach on Sunday night has a name: the Sunday Scaries. Here is why anticipatory work stress happens and four practical things you can do to ease it.
How to Change Careers: A 7-Step Roadmap for a Successful Career Transition
Changing careers can feel daunting, but breaking it into clear steps makes it manageable. Here’s a 7-step roadmap to navigate your career transition, from clarifying your “why” to building support along the way.
The Canadian Job Market Is Freezing – And AI Is Part of the Reason
Hiring is down 22% from pre-pandemic norms and AI adoption among Canadian businesses doubled in just one year. Here’s what’s really happening in the Canadian job market — and what it means for your job search.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Reclaim Your Confidence
Struggling with imposter syndrome at work? Discover 5 practical tips to silence self-doubt, own your success, and build lasting professional confidence.