THE LEARNING CENTRE

In a world where conspicuous consumption and a desire to keep up with the Kardashians often takes centre stage, the concept of ‘stealth wealth’ is gaining traction. For physicians, who frequently earn higher incomes but face unique pressures and expectations,...

Quiet Firing refers to when an employer deliberately mistreats an employee to the point that they decide to quit. Employers go this route as a way of saving on severance, as employees are not entitled to severance pay when they quit on their own. Some...

The journey to becoming a staff physician is an arduous one, complete with long hours of residency, high stakes exams, and often huge student loan burdens. During our time in school, we became accustomed to the concept of ‘delayed gratification’, where...

Pay equity refers to the principle that individuals should be compensated equally for work of equal value, regardless of their gender. The goal of pay equity legislation is to eliminate pay disparities between men and women by ensuring that jobs of equal...

The long-standing debate between paying off debt and early retirement investing can’t be won just by looking at the math; the best choice for you depends on your comfort level and financial goals. In this blog post, we will delve into the arguments for...

Women are exceptional and influential leaders and change-makers, yet they are denied opportunities, recognition and advancements. Many barriers and biases have declined over the years, but gender stereotypes continue to create problems in the progress...

The one decision that a physician will make that weighs the most both personally and professionally is committing to a partner for marriage (or living common-law). This is relevant for most of us, since a Medscape survey in 2020 of 15,000 MDs in 29 specialties...

Recruiting talent can be a challenging task for businesses in any country, and Canada is no exception. Here are some of the main challenges that businesses in Canada face when it comes to recruiting:

Understanding your expenses and income is crucial for financial stability and planning. It allows you to track where your money is coming from (income) and where it’s going (expenses). By creating a budget sheet that outlines inflows (income) and outflows...