Janne Duplessis

"Nobody Likes HR"

"Nobody Likes HR"

Written by Lilly VanderMey, Brockville, January 6, 2025 Often when I’ve shared what I’m studying with my peers the response has been a candid, “Nobody likes Human Resources, you know?” After hearing this for the first time, I approached my colleagues working in HR only to hear similar

Taylor Swift’s Record-Breaking Canadian Eras Tour: A Deep Dive into Its Economic Impact

Taylor Swift’s Record-Breaking Canadian Eras Tour: A Deep Dive into Its Economic Impact

Written by Alexandre Breton, Ottawa, December 16, 2024 Taylor Swift’s mammoth 149-date "The Eras Tour" recently wrapped up its Canadian leg, leaving an indelible mark on fans and local economies. Beyond the glittering lights and sold-out stadiums, the tour underscored the immense economic impact of large-scale live

What Does the Ideal Workweek Look Like?

What Does the Ideal Workweek Look Like?

Written by Cynthia Naubert, Ottawa, December 13, 2024 Does the perfect workweek exist? Is it possible to find the perfect amount of working hours that lets a country’s population have a healthy work-life balance while optimizing productivity? The key is balance, and this journalist aims to explore how workweek

How The EU's GPSR Will Affect Small Businesses Worldwide

How The EU's GPSR Will Affect Small Businesses Worldwide

Written by Mélodie Leblond-Champagne, Montreal, December 11, 2024 On December 13th, the European Union will introduce the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), a set of rules designed to improve consumer safety and transparency for products sent to the EU. The requirements make it difficult for small businesses to comply with

The Revolution of Crypto-Currency

The Revolution of Crypto-Currency

Written by Mahyar (Lucas) Khazari, Ottawa, December 8, 2024 As we stand on the brink of 2025, a year that once sounded incredibly futuristic, it's clear that the future is no longer a distant dream—it’s here. With every passing moment, technologies like cryptocurrency are transforming how

Bustling Business of Boba in Ottawa: What it Takes to Sip and Serve

Bustling Business of Boba in Ottawa: What it Takes to Sip and Serve

Written by Antoinette Akkawi, Ottawa, November 18 — If bubble tea is still a mystery to you, it’s time to step out from under that rock! Bubble tea, also known as boba tea, has rapidly grown from a local Taiwanese beverage into a global phenomenon. In Canada, this trend is

Financial Forecast: November News and Trends

Financial Forecast: November News and Trends

Written by Mahyar (Lucas) Khazari, Ottawa, November 15 — As the halfway point of November approaches, there have been many financial developments and market movements, including the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy actions, the market’s response to the U.S. presidential election, and mixed economic signals across various sectors. These