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M-Theory: Let's make 'social' more sociable
01 October 2021 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
Columnist Melanie Baker looks at how we can make social media more welcoming and effective and less toxic. Read more
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M-Theory: It's time to bring your inner child to work
16 September 2021 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
Adults have much to gain from thinking more like children in certain aspects of work, Columnist Melanie Baker argues. Read more
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M-Theory: When your time comes, take it
02 September 2021 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
Columnist Melanie Baker extols the virtues of taking time off to relax and reflect, an activity that has taken on added importance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
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M-Theory: Why work jerks aren't worth it
19 August 2021 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
Columnist Melanie Baker looks at the perils of having a jerk in the workplace and how companies can steer clear of them. Read more
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M-Theory: Rewriting our return-to-work notions
05 August 2021 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
Columnist Melanie Baker explores how different our workplace needs and expectation will be as employees begin to return to in-person work after the pandemic. Read more
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M-Theory: Revisiting the 40-hour work week
22 July 2021 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
Columnist Melanie Baker explores the history of the five-day, 40-hour work week and a recent study from Iceland that suggests workers can be just as productive working a four-day work week. Read more
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M-Theory: They're only 'discoveries' if you haven't paid attention
08 July 2021 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
Columnist Melanie Baker looks at the concurrent histories of two unrelated human inventions – radar and residential schools – and how they've now intersected as the remains of Indigenous children are uncovered… Read more
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M-Theory: When the medium is the memory
24 June 2021 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
Columnist Melanie Baker muses on the nature of our indelible memories and the role various media play in shaping how we experience them. Read more
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M-Theory: If you want a great culture, go organic
10 June 2021 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
In her latest column, Melanie Baker looks at the elevated importance of workplace culture, and argues that it's more likely to thrive when people are enabled to do their best work. Read more
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M-Theory: The challenges of reopening the office
27 May 2021 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
Columnist Melanie Baker looks at the many challenges facing employers as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides and offices gradually reopen. Read more