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From TPP to NAFTA: International trade in Trump’s America

Katherine Radin Civil & Government

When I wrote about the signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in November of 2015, I concluded by asking where we would be in a year. At the time, the Canadian political landscape had seen the election of Liberal leader Justin Trudeau to replace Conservative leader Stephen Harper as the prime minister of Canada. A year later, the political landscape has changed once again, this time with the election of Donald Trump as president of the United States of America.

Infographic: Get the most out of working remotely

Colin Cuthbert Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Working from home was once regarded as an envied privilege, but it has become quite common for many businesses today. Indeed, working remotely doesn't strictly mean working from home. With wireless, mobile technology, employees are able to perform professional duties while using public transport or in a café, for example.

Communicating risk for attention and action

Dr. David Hillson Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Communication is difficult, especially when we are dealing with uncertainties that matter. People need to know which uncertainties are most important, and what can be done to manage them effectively and proactively.

Are you making an impact?

Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Do you sit in your cubicle hoping to get a promotion one day? Do you feel ignored, overwhelmed or just plain burned out? Maybe you're simply not making an impact. The impact you have in your organization will define how you are looked at — and whether you have a future there. It is not enough just to go in and punch a proverbial time clock to get ahead. There is more to life both in and out of the office. Both leaders and employees have an obligation not only to themselves, but also to those for whom they work.

Make more money because you deserve it

Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk Management

One of the most common complaints I heard from employees while working in HR was regarding compensation. Everyone wants a raise, regardless of whether they make $25,000 or $250,000. And the two most common reasons were: they felt they deserved more or they needed (or wanted) more to pay for something.

5 ways to shorten your hiring process

Tess Pajaron Business Management, Services & Risk Management

If you're tired of your hiring process taking three months from start to finish, that's a perfectly reasonable way to feel. These processes take up a ton of time and resources, and you need those seats filled immediately.

Make more money without a raise

Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk Management

One of the most common complaints I heard from employees while working in HR was regarding compensation. Everyone wants a raise, regardless of whether they make $25,000 or $250,000. And the two most common reasons were: they felt they deserved more or they needed (or wanted) more to pay for something.

3 big mistakes leaders make when speaking

Justin Patton Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Have you ever had that moment when you are in the audience watching a leader deliver a presentation and you just couldn't wait for it to be over? People are glancing at their watches, some are giving that awkward eye roll to their friends, and you dare anyone to ask a question when it's all over. We've all been there!

3 ways to leverage your innate strengths to advance your career

Michelle LaBrosse Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Jane is an amazing photographer, but after her family's holiday party she was offered a job in her sister-in-law Kerry's company calling clients to collect on invoices. No one in Jane's family feels her photography skills are going to help her earn a living for herself.

Same economic stats, different story

Paul Zukowski Business Management, Services & Risk Management

The changing of the guard at the White House on Jan. 20 presents both the incoming and outgoing administrations a special opportunity to have their way with economic statistics. We can expect a lot of speculation on whether the economic glass is half full or half empty — or even completely empty to the tune of trillions of dollars.

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