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This column is part of Globe Careers’ Leadership Lab series, where executives and experts share their views and advice about leadership and management. Obesity rates are continuing to rise in the Canadian workplace. However, more often than not, obesity is seen as a lifestyle choice, rather than a medical condition. All-the-while, obesity is slowly, but consistently, straining resources – the top five disease conditions found in most drug benefits lists are outcomes of obesity, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression and osteoarthritis. [ 555 more words ]

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Obesity’s toll on the workplace – and how to fix it This column is part of Globe Careers’ Leadership Lab series, where executives and experts share their views and advice about leadership and management. Obesity rates are continuing to rise in the Canadian workplace. However, more often than not, obesity is seen as a...

Q. I am a 29-year-old journalist. A secretary in our office has persistently been coming to me for some time now. Throughout my three years of working, I have devoted my energy towards career growth, but I find her attractive, and I am considering giving in. Will office romance hinder my growth? Your colleague’s persistence appears to have gradually worn your reluctance and you are now concerned that this might undermine your devotion to career growth. [ 283 more words ]

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Will office romance affect my devotion to career growth? Q. I am a 29-year-old journalist. A secretary in our office has persistently been coming to me for some time now. Throughout my three years of working, I have devoted my energy towards career growth, but I find her attractive, and I am considering giving in. Will office...

If you're in the market for a new sofa, recliner or bed, don't bother going to Biltrite Furniture in Greenfield on this Christmas Day — or almost any other Sunday in 2017, for that matter. The owners of Biltrite decided this fall to close the store on most Sundays. Biltrite is embracing the emerging concept of the family-friendly workplace. Randi Komisar, the fourth generation of the family to lead the furniture store over the past 88 years, says the company is stepping back in time. [ 705 more words ]

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Jagler: Retailer’s family-friendly policies make good business sense If you're in the market for a new sofa, recliner or bed, don't bother going to Biltrite Furniture in Greenfield on this Christmas Day — or almost any other Sunday in 2017, for that matter. The owners of Biltrite decided this fall to close the store on most Sundays...

Looking for part time jobs in Calgary is not as difficult as you think. Since it is the largest city in Alberta, there is always work for everyone. Some employers prefer to employ part-time workers. The reason is because they usually do not have to provide benefits and employees have the freedom to work flexibly. Jobs in call centers, retail, delivery, health, education, and hospitality industries offers some of the best part-time opportunities. [ 237 more words ]

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Part Time Jobs in Calgary- Find It Here Looking for part time jobs in Calgary is not as difficult as you think. Since it is the largest city in Alberta, there is always work for everyone. Some employers prefer to employ part-time workers. The reason is because they usually do not have to...

Looking for Niagara Region Jobs could be both challenging and rewarding. The reason is below: I firmly believe that people seeking to pursue a new job are best suggested to decide on one that they feel interested and excited about. The reason is simple because during their productive years, most people spend more than 1,800 hours on their job (not including the time used to travel to work). [ 246 more words ]

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Niagara Region Jobs Challenge Looking for Niagara Region Jobs could be both challenging and rewarding. The reason is below: I firmly believe that people seeking to pursue a new job are best suggested to decide on one that they feel interested and excited about. The reason is simple because during their...