Video conferencing service Zoom said Sunday that it was investigating the cause of outages that apparently affected some users’ ability to host and join meetings. Zoom, which has become a staple during the coronavirus pandemic because it allows people to meet online rather than in person, said the problems seemed to affect a limited number
“Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.” ~Sonia Ricotti The scent of sanitizer once again pervades my home. And as much as I am grateful for it, every time I use it, that astringent, alcoholic smell takes me straight back to the out-patient chemo ward at the
Oh gee what are they again? Those things the leaders talk about in their latest video blogs and that are now up on the wall… those company values! Or are you able to recite them all and apply them to the purpose of your business and your role within it? Which in turn enables consistency
While grocery sales have skyrocketed since the COVID-19 pandemic escalated in March, buying behaviour has also changed. The panic-buying that saw items like toilet paper and pasta sauce fly off the shelves may have subsided, but the shopping process has been impacted, according to a recent report from Statistics Canada. Buying in bulk in order
Have you ever found it hard to motivate yourself to do something that was good for you, only to eventually do it, feel amazing, and wonder why you waited so long? That’s what meditating was like for me. Even though I knew I could do it for only five minutes each day to feel calmer,
Within minutes two articles appeared on my desktop this weekend. One declared The office as we knew it is dead and described how the “coronavirus crisis has proved that companies can remain productive over Zoom,” and that remote work will become more common than ever. It cited CEOs from big companies like Morgan Stanley and
Looking toward the future amid COVID-19, every province has its own lens. A cautious approach underscores all of the plans so far, but experts are uncertain about which strategies are cautious enough — and whether some plans include more than they should. “At this point in time, you cannot say which approach is better,” said
“If there’s ever a tomorrow when we’re not together, there’s something you should remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we’re apart, I’ll always be with you.” ~A.A. Milne Two years ago, I was anticipating a monumental shift.
Provinces like British Columbia, Alberta and New Brunswick have announced plans to re-open restaurants after closing them in mid-March due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Owners are eager to open their doors to the public as the COVID-19 outbreak has caused massive profit losses in the restaurant industry. In fact, new data collected by Ipsos
“Home is not a place, it’s a feeling.” ~Cecilia Ahern This post is written by three people from different parts of the world who came together to share their story of family estrangement and their choice not to reconcile. To the outside world, it seemed none of us were neglected. Our parents were well-educated. We
High-performance organization embrace a holistic, “whole person” approach to employee well-being, widening focus beyond physical and mental health to a bigger, more inclusive picture. New research from the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) and Rob Cross, professor at Babson College, shows that these leading organizations look holistically at a combined six key elements that combine
With hair salons shut down due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, now is the perfect time to give your hair a break from damage. However, that doesn’t mean you should stop treating your hair completely. There are several easy DIY tricks you can use to keep your hair shiny and strong. READ MORE: Hair salons
“Imagine if we obsessed about the things we loved about ourselves.” ~Unknown I used to have a plaque with this quote prominently displayed in my waiting room. Sadly, it’s somehow gotten misplaced over the years. What I remember most about the plaque was how it engaged, or disengaged, the people who noticed it. Did they
Tiolúwani Aderibigbe recently finished an undergraduate degree in global development at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont. While the 22-year-old previously had summer placements the last two years, this year there are no jobs open in her field that she can find, even with a degree. It’s likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she says. Aderibigbe
“Don’t trade your authenticity for approval.” ~Unknown As a nice person, I am often conflicted because sometimes I don’t enjoy being nice. Sometimes I act nice out of moral obligation or because I’m trying to be consistent with my perceived identity. Do you view yourself as “nice”? Do others describe you as “nice”? Do you
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A recent CNN Health article described how the pandemic is disrupting our concept of time, as for many of us days and even weeks are blurring together. This can be caused by stress, isolation, or simply the loss of previous routines that helped mark the passage of time. In short, the pandemic is not only
For the first time in Princeton University’s 274-year history, the school has named a Black valedictorian. Montreal native Nicholas Johnson will hold this honour on behalf of the outgoing class of 2020, the ivy league institution announced in a recent press release. Johnson, who majors in operations research and financial engineering says he feels empowered.
“A cat purring on your lap is more healing than any drug in the world, as the vibrations you are receiving are of pure love and contentment.” ~St. Francis of Assisi We all know what it is like to be sick. At some point in our lives we get the flu or a bad cold, but
As provinces begin the slow process of reopening their economies and people start returning to the workplace, questions abound about the rights of employees and responsibilities of employers in the aftermath of COVID-19. The Canadian Press asked two employment lawyers, Adam Savaglio, a partner at Scarfone Hawkins LLP, and Lior Samfiru of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP
“The quicker you are in attaching verbal or mental labels to things, people, or situations, the more shallow and lifeless your reality becomes, and the more deadened you become to reality.” ~Eckhart Tolle Things are hard right now, aren’t they? When I first started writing this article about my goal to drop labels so I
Discussion Themes from Weekly D&I Action Calls: COVID-19 Business Response 5/5/2020 Cheryl Kern, Director Global Diversity and Inclusion for Lockheed Martin Corporation, was the guest on the May 5th D&I Action Call. Speaking with i4cp VP of Membership Madeline Borkin and i4cp CDO Board Chair Jacqui Robertson, Kern provided insights into her company’s efforts to
With schools closed to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, children across Canada have been at home for weeks — and they’ve had more time than usual to spend online. As a result, Cybertip.ca, an online sexual exploitation of children tipline, says it saw a 66 per cent spike in reports in April compared
“And the people stayed home. And read books, and listened, and rested, and exercised, and made art, and played games, and learned new ways of being, and were still. And listened more deeply. Some meditated, some prayed, some danced. Some met their shadows. And the people began to think differently.” ~Kitty O’Meara While this pandemic
Salons and barbershops have been shut down in Canada for weeks now due to the coronavirus pandemic, and for those of you who rely on routine colouring at the salon, your hair may have taken on its own life by now. Dyeing hair at home may be intimidating to some, but beauty expert Janine Holmes
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“A cat purring on your lap is more healing than any drug in the world, as the vibrations you are receiving are of pure love and contentment.” ~St. Francis of Assisi We all know what it is like to be sick. At some point in our lives we get the flu or a bad cold, but
By Staff The Associated Press Posted May 6, 2020 6:09 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Two additional cruise lines said Wednesday they are cancelling sailings to Alaska this summer, citing travel and other restrictions linked to coronavirus concerns. Princess Cruises and Holland America Line had
Everybody comes to a point in their life when they want to quit. But it’s what you do at that moment that determines who you are – David Goggins David Goggins is a retired Navy SEAL, and accomplished ultra-endurance athlete. He is also the Guinness 24-hour pull-up world record holder with 4030 repetitions. There is
“I became an overachiever to get approval from the world.” ~Madonna I have spent my entire life looking for more. More to do, more to achieve, and more to see. I have always been a planner—meticulously planning everything from vacations to visits with friends to my life months (or years) ahead. I plan because I’ve
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