Written by Omar H. Fares, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Seung Hwan (Mark) Lee, Toronto Metropolitan University. Originally published in The Conversation. A new trend is encouraging people to maximize the utility of their purchases and buy only what they truly…
Written by Frédéric Dimanche, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Irene Huertas-Valdivia, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Originally published in The Conversation. Some workplaces in the hospitality industry are especially toxic, resulting in employees experiencing burnout and mental health issues. (Shutterstock) It’s summer…
Written by Idil Atak, Toronto Metropolitan University, Delphine Nakache, University of Ottawa, Jason Foster, Athabasca University, and Luin Goldring, York University. Originally published in The Conversation. Migrant workers prune fruit trees in early spring in Pereaux, N.S. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew…
Written by Lu Zhang, Toronto Metropolitan University, Ruth Pogacar, University of Calgary, Jonathan Farrar, Wilfrid Laurier University, and Leslie Berger, Wilfrid Laurier University. Originally published in The Conversation. Preference for tax-free savings accounts may be due, in part, to a…
Written by Lucas Dufour, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Meena Andiappan, McMaster University. Originally published in The Conversation. New hires shouldn’t be afraid to stand out from the crowd, according to recent research. (Shutterstock) Starting a new job can be daunting.…
Written by Areej Al-Hamad, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Kateryna Metersky, Toronto Metropolitan University. Originally published in The Conversation. Ukrainian nationals fleeing the ongoing war in Ukraine arrive at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in May 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)…
Written by Fikir Getaneh Haile, Queen’s University, and Beverly-Jean Daniel, Toronto Metropolitan University. Originally published in The Conversation. Black-affirming academic community spaces are designed specifically for Black students. (Shutterstock) Several universities and colleges in Canada signed on to the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black…
Written by Yasar Bukan, Toronto Metropolitan University. Originally published in The Conversation. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons in May 2024. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld) Canadian foreign policy has often…
Written by Zachary Robichaud, Toronto Metropolitan University, Hong Yu, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Osmud Rahman, Toronto Metropolitan University. Originally published in The Conversation. For boomers, caregiving is not merely about running errands — it’s also a meaningful activity that impacts…
Written by David Chandross, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Raquel Meyer, University of Toronto. Originally published in The Conversation. Lead image for the game ‘Hypatia’s Guild,’ used to train health-care workers. (Adobe), Author provided (no reuse) A game world is a fantasy universe…
Written by Mehak Bharti, Toronto Metropolitan University, Ellen Choi, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Nadege Levallet, University of Maine. Originally published in The Conversation. By exploring various wellness activities, individuals can find methods that resonate with them personally, leading to improved…
Written by Omar H. Fares and Joseph Aversa, Toronto Metropolitan University. Originally published in The Conversation. As inflation stabilizes, a new type of consumer has emerged, marked by value consciousness digital savviness, and a preference for experiences over material goods.…