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    Overlooked and difficult to recognize: Financial abuse in relationships

    January 8, 2024 /

    The warning signs of financial abuse and how to protect yourself. Courtesy of mikhail nilov  When you think of domestic abuse, it is most likely that you think of physical or verbal harm to a person in a committed relationship. However, this is not always how abuse looks. One of the most commonly overlooked and rarely discussed forms of abuse is financial abuse.   Financial abuse is when a victim’s financial health is put in harm’s way or destroyed by someone taking control of their ability to access or use their own financial resources. According to Forbes Advisor, “a study of 103 women who had suffered domestic violence found that 99…

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    Navigating ​sexual harassment in the workplace 

    November 6, 2023 /

    Tips for navigating sexual harassment at your workplace as a woman  Courtesy of Joel Muniz  Some may say that the world is making progress towards equality for women in the workplace (which on the surface level, is true) however, there is still an unfortunate reality in that under the surface, women are still experiencing far more sexual abuse and harassment within the workplace than men.   In ​the current ​world, after the resurgence of the ​#​MeToo movement, more women are coming forward about their experiences of enduring sexual harassment and abuse by calling out their male bosses or superiors and refusing to stay silent. This is a substantial and empowering step…

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    Five tips from successful women to succeed in the workplace

    January 9, 2023 /

    Learn from the best how to have an accomplished career It isn’t the 1950s anymore. In 2019, women made up 61 per cent of Canada’s workforce (a 25 per cent increase from 1976), meaning women make up the lion’s share of Canada’s employed.  However, even with the majority title, a meager four per cent of Canada’s largest publicly traded companies have a woman CEO. Evidently, it is more difficult for women to move into leadership positions in their careers than it is for men, hindering their potential and diminishing their hard work. As men often have more access to resources such as mentors and are frequently favoured over women because…

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