Productivity

• Productivity and hourly wages see small bump amid economic worries

  Canada's business productivity improved in the third quarter as hourly wages grew, according to the latest data, which also showed a drop in hours worked amid the trade war.

  Economy

  Dec 3
  
• Canada must focus on ‘growth-first agenda’ amid U.S. trade war: Scotiabank

  Scotiabank CEO Scott Thomson said it has become abundantly clear that for too long Canada has let its growth and productivity stagnate.

  Canada

  Apr 8
  
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• Greece is bringing in a 6-day work week. Could Canada follow?

  Greek workers began a 48-hour work week starting Monday, a move that union representatives from across industries have termed “barbaric."

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2024
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• Canada’s reliance on temporary workers reflects innovation gaps, experts say

  Canada's lack of business investment has employers turning to temporary workers to boost their output. Here's why that's a drag on prosperity in Canada.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2024
• Canada’s productivity has been declining. Why that’s a problem for the economy

  Canada is having a productivity problem. Economists explain that with growing wages, there's a risk of refuelling inflation if Canadian workers aren't more productive.

  Money

  Jan 6, 2024
• Iceland’s 4-day workweek deemed an ‘overwhelming success’ after trial

  Employees received the same pay while working shorter hours during the four-year trial.

  Trending

  Jul 6, 2021
• Here’s how parents can navigate kids’ screen time during COVID-19

  For parents with kids who consistently use their screens and devices for entertainment purposes, Rajhans says to look into the educational side of the online world.

  Lifestyle

  May 18, 2021
• ‘We are already doing enough’: Giving yourself permission to be lazy

  Canadians struggling to find a work-life balance are facing increased burnout. Experts say leaning into our laziness can help our physical and mental health in the long-run.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 4, 2021
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• Most Canadians lose 2 hours of work per day because they can’t focus: survey

  Chatty colleagues, open-concept offices and unassigned desks were listed as some of the biggest barriers to productivity.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 10, 2020
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• A 4-day workweek boosted productivity by 40% at Microsoft Japan. Would it work in Canada?

  A recent study in Japan could signal a major shift in the modern workplace.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 5, 2019