January 2, 2026, 4:02 AM ET Business titans including Bill Gates have made bold predictions that the workweek will soon be reduced to four days—or shorter. 2026 might be the year they come to fruition. Artificial intelligence’s rapid development in 2025 accelerated feelings of anxiety about the future—with worries about shrinking entry-level opportunities, rising electricity costs to power sprawling data centers, and whether an AI-fueled bubble could destabilize the economy. But alongside those

The new year will bring some big changes to the rules on in-office work for many employees across the country — including provincial government staff in Ontario and Alberta.

Experts say it’s a maladaptive way to stave off loneliness, which is a broader concern in the workplace. Singles are drowning their Sunday blues with work, which experts warn isn’t necessarily the healthiest coping strategy. In a recent survey of 1,000 singles by Dating.com, 52% of those without a romantic partner said they spend most Sundays alone and 65% say it’s the loneliest day of their week. To cope, 74% say they’ve turned to work to keep themselves busy, and 40% say they do so often. “

Shares more than doubled in 2025 despite trade war headwinds as post pandemic inventory issues put in rearview mirror