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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
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M-Theory: Ambition and want are not the same thing
13 May 2021 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
Columnist Melanie Baker weighs in on the difference between hustling to achieve a goal and endlessly chasing those who have more. Read more
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M-Theory: Why we’re all in the education business
29 April 2021 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
Columnist Melanie Baker argues that effective education of your audience is key to your company's success. Read more
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M-Theory: What professionalism really means
15 April 2021 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
M-Theory author Melanie Baker looks into the evolution of professionalism, and how it has become the concept that it is today. Read more