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The good news is we have most of the technological solutions for transitioning to low-carbon sources of energy. The biggest challenges to adopting them more widely and rapidly are social and political — from funding and investment, to international cooperation, to inspiring mass support for ambitious policies.

Careers

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Approaching work with a joyful mindset can change everything. Here’s how.

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UBC research shows how staying in touch can have big benefits for both employees and employers.

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Envious bosses potentially target stand-out employees with a reputation for creativity.

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A UBC alum and career strategist shares how to tap into the power of reframing.

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How do you prepare for launching or further developing your career?

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Science-backed strategies that can help you generate more good fortune at work and beyond.

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In Canadian, Hollywood, or Bollywood productions, these talents light up our screens.

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As 2023 winds down, here’s a reminder to reflect on your own “greatest hits” of the work year.

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Does your hard work at the office go unnoticed? These self-advocacy tips can help.

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alumni UBC’s career coaches share their top tips for getting out of the comparison game.

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Researchers analyzed employment data to find out why a major retailer had high turnover.

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People attach moral value to hard work — Dr. Azim Shariff calls it “effort moralization.”

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alumni UBC’s career coaches share strategies for quieting the critical chatter in our lives.

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Try design thinking, see the possibilities, overcome your fear, and more.

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UBC Sauder’s Dr. Kari Marken (PhD’19) challenges her Creativity students with purposeful play.

How to be a savvy networker.

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Developing emotional competencies improves well-being and workplace performance.

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An entrepreneur reveals that her “worst-performing year” became her most seminal one.

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UBC alumni Zoë Craig-Sparrow and Candice Loring share what’s needed to tackle career barriers.

To retain talent, managers need to buck the status quo and make staff wellbeing a priority.

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Here’s a look at UBC individuals who pursued careers in Cantopop, K-pop, and more.

Apothékary founder Shizu Okusa

From Wall Street to wellness, a UBC alum takes on challenges with an innovative approach.

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Lessons on leadership from two women who went first

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UBC alum and entrepreneur Mike Quinn discovers how to draw strength from messing up.

Commit to learning every day.

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Young workers are nimble, connected, and redefining employment relationships on their terms.

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Leveraging their uniquely human qualities will give workers the edge in a high-tech future.

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A UBC film prof's new documentary offers a glimpse into a dystopian digital economy.

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Two UBC Sauder grads created a platform to connect hourly workers with hiring managers.

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Three UBC students launched a non-profit to help neurodiverse youth in computer sciences.