Five Years Later: What Has Become of Workplace Friendships in the Post-Pandemic Era?
Five years ago, the world was upended by a global pandemic. One of its lasting legacies has been hybrid work. So, what has become of friendships at work?
Category: Human Resources
Are you ready for salary transparency in your organization?
The “HR Day 2025 – Innovative Strategies for Retail,” organized by the Quebec Retail Council (CQCD) on April 23, was an opportunity to take the pulse of current HR trends. Speaker Sarah Jodoin-Houle, founder of the HR consulting firm La Talenterie, reminded that salary transparency continues to gain ground. Here’s an update on the issue.
What if we’ve (really) overdone video conferencing?
Even though the pandemic is behind us, video conferencing remains an integral part of many workers’ professional lives. Its negative effects are now well documented. We spoke with Laurie Michel, a digital wellness specialist, about the causes of video call burnout—and how to fix it.
JOMO at Work: When Disconnecting Becomes a Source of Joy
In a professional world where hyperconnectivity has become the norm, a new trend is emerging: JOMO, or “Joy Of Missing Out.” This concept directly opposes the well-known FOMO (“Fear Of Missing Out”), the constant fear of missing something important. Let’s take a closer look.
HR Tech Innovation Summit 2025: Do You Have an Employee Listening Strategy?
To gauge employee sentiment, many companies invest in internal satisfaction surveys. Montreal-based company Explorance suggests expanding the scope by analyzing both “solicited” sources (traditional surveys) and “unsolicited” sources (such as social media posts or reviews on platforms like Glassdoor).
Has the Post-Covid Work Revolution Really Taken Place?
The world of work was profoundly disrupted by the pandemic, particularly with the rise of remote work. But is this revolution sustainable? This is the question experts are debating today, as more and more voices advocate for a kind of counter-revolution.
“Conflict management is an essential investment in corporate culture”
Maé Ustarroz, consultant and coach in management strategies, has recently created two new training programs on conflict management and fostering a culture of collaboration in a multicultural environment—highly strategic topics for an organization’s well-being. Interview.
The “Fresh-Eye Report”: A Mirror Held Up by New Employees
The concept of the fresh-eye report is not new, but it has recently resurfaced on social media. Let’s explore how to leverage this strategic HR intelligence tool.