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Cosharing Offices – Innovative Solutions for Evolving Needs

Car, house, clothing, vegetable garden… these days, everything can be shared. This sharing culture, which has become a reality and will continue to grow in the years to come, now has its own trade shows and enthusiasts who create sites for sharing and the collaborative economy all over the world. Your workspace is no exception. […]


Career management

Grey workers: experience sought-after by hardware stores

Plumber, electrician, painter or gardener: as retirement approaches, these experienced workers often find a second career in a hardware store. And they are welcomed with open arms! That’s what happened to Lynda Riverin, training scenographer. After studying at the Quebec City Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, she had a career as an artist-painter. “I was doing […]


News

Colonization of Mars by the United Arab Emirates – Mirage or Miracle?

Aware that their economy should no longer be based solely on oil revenues, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have begun to look to the stars, or rather Mars. By setting itself the disproportionate goal of settling a habitable colony there by 2117, the country not only wants to play in the big leagues but especially […]


Company life

When Companies Open the Door to Physical Activity

Practising a company sport is becoming increasingly widespread. Whatever the size, your organization can always find a solution to encourage you to practise a sports activity, participate in a tournament or simply have you adopt the essential gestures conducive to relaxation. Don’t be fooled, the employer also has an interest in it – improved productivity […]


News

Experimentation – Technology to the Rescue of Animals

The Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) could only applaud with both hands the article published on August 9, 2017, in which two Australian researchers listed serious alternatives to animal experimentation. Thanks to in vitro experiments and in silico techniques, some of the three million animals studied annually in Canada for scientific purposes could have […]


Interview

Temporary Work as a Way of Life – Testimonial

A decade ago, temporary work was considered as extra income for professionals seeking permanent employment. However, today it is for many workers an attractive way of life. Emmanuel Caron, financial planner, has chosen to be a contractor and has a hard time leaving this type of contract and giving up the many benefits that ensue. […]


Company life

5 Steps for Spring Cleaning at the Office

It’s not just at home that spring is a good time for organizing and housekeeping – at the office as well you can take advantage of these first rays of sunshine to put some order into your files and thereby gain efficiency. 5 steps to face April looking good. 1. Organize your workspace Some people […]


Career management

Rudologist – a Source of Hope for Waste Management

Caught by his own trap, man must now find solutions to manage the waste products he has himself produced. This task is all the more necessary with some waste having a life of hundreds of years (plastic bags) or a dangerous effect for hundreds of thousands of years (radioactive residues). Portrait of the waste situation […]


Not to be missed

How to Succeed on Your First Day in the Company?

While some people are excited about their first day on the job, others can be more nervous or even awkward. To give the best initial impression possible to your superior and new colleagues, look at the tips below and avoid putting yourself under unnecessary pressure, by reminding yourself that in the end your D-Day is […]


Pay and benefits

What is Your Worth on the Job Market?

Many websites give the opportunity of learning our value on the job market. Can these tools help us negotiate a better salary? Yes, on condition of not being too financially greedy… Negotiating your salary is often very strategic – you have to know how to get the highest potential income, without losing your chances of […]


News

Dilemma and War over Rare Earths

Paradoxical as it may appear, the ecological movement that many Western countries are undertaking may not be so green after all… At issue is exploration for rare earths – highly sought after by those involved in energy transformation – for which the effects on the environment will negate the expected benefits. Take a few moments […]


Jobs search

After Sending your CV, Should you Follow up?

Wait quietly for the recruiter’s call or go a step ahead of the news? Following up your application is often highly recommended, provided you do it right. Explanations and advice from an expert. According to Mélanie Hébert, employment consultant at Orienthèque, the first step is to check that your file has been received. “This confirmation […]


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