Globalisation may be key to modern business success, but it, too, has been up and down like a yoyo this past year. For obvious reasons, border closures and the need to restrict transmission have certainly left many global companies stranded (sometimes literally,) while poorly equipped global third-parties have seen countless on-shore companies struggling to adapt. […]
Good communication is essential for the success of both individual and business relationships. The process involves encoding, transmitting, decoding, and receiving feedback for a message. It helps you effectively perform the four management functions: planning, leading, organizing, and controlling. Bad communication habits make it harder to interact with your clients, suppliers, investors, and other stakeholders. […]
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, so many people have lost their jobs and are looking for work. It is especially difficult to look for a new job during this time. You may interview on Zoom, but if you do have an interview in person you will probably wear a mask and physically distance from the […]
pixabay Starting a business on the back of last year is certainly challenging. Many budding entrepreneurs are still keen, however, but looking for innovative ways to hold onto their funds. There are plenty of cost-cutting solutions for startups at the moment. Workspace alternatives such as co-working and remote working are commonplace. Digital marketing has […]
Software engineers are in high demand these days. With the skills needed to turn the impossible into the possible, software engineers are responsible for building, developing, launching and maintaining applications, systems and platforms. And, the job is highly desirable, with research showing that almost a fifth of people born after 1997 are applying for jobs […]
Gaslighting: Definition, Signs, Causes, & Tips for Dealing with It Often, it is difficult to know if you are a victim of gaslighting. This form of emotional manipulation and abuse is quite subtle, making it easy to ignore despite its significant damaging impact. Fortunately, it becomes easy to identify gaslighting instances and deal […]
Building leadership credentials helps to strengthen your leadership skills, and according to 80% of business executives, company leadership is crucial to organizational success. In a 2017 study, Lacarenza pointed out that leadership credential building led to an 8% improvement in employee performance, and improved leadership behavior by 28%. Building your team’s leadership skills is therefore crucial to your company’s success. How […]
Pixabay – CC0 Licence In business, security is a word which will always carry some weight. There’s the issue of financial security, which underpins every decision made on the monetary side of the business. Cybersecurity, too, is an essential component of any business’s plans in an age where a single data breach can be […]
The path to success isn’t a simple step from A to B. Along the way, there will always be obstacles and setbacks in your path that make the future uncertain and hard to reach. However, such difficulties can never truly stand in your way if you understand how to overcome them and find genuine […]
Photo by Piotr Chrobot on Unsplash The health and safety of employees should be the top priority for employers. Even if you’re running a traditional style office, with few health and safety risks, there are still a number of regulatory responsibilities on employers. If you’re thinking about whether you need to hire a […]
Canada’s story has always been one of resilience, collaboration and ingenuity and in no time has that been truer than over the course of this year. COVID-19 was a systemic shock—not just for Canada but for nearly every nation on earth. It revealed a soft underbelly to what we previously considered to be steadfast, resilient […]
As a business owner, your performance is one of the main factors that influence how much your company or organization succeeds. As the creator of the business, you’re responsible for managing the moving parts and need mental clarity and enthusiasm to boost your productivity. If you want to maximize your performance, there are a […]
If you’re looking to advance your career or are an entrepreneur, your main goal is likely to become successful. Although you may have the passion and drive, the habits you develop each day will determine how efficient and productive you are in the workplace. If you’re looking to improve your schedule and make better […]
A report shows #BasicIncome can speed up Canada’s recovery & grow the economy sustainably. The report, which will be presented during a webinar on Saturday December 12, outlines the following anticipated results from a national basic income program: $80B/yr in GDP 600K jobs $15B/yr business investments to expand/hire $32B/yr in total wages 3.2M families out […]
New social harmony index finds nearly 75% of Canadians seek common ground -Study highlights national core values relate to social focus over individual focus- Contrary to the perception of growing national polarization, and just in time for the season of peace and goodwill—the first annual Canadian Social Harmony Index™ has benchmarked Canadians’ willingness to […]
Image credit: wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.com Running a small enterprise can be extremely difficult and challenging at times. Owners have to take care of building an operating model, establishing customer relations, taking care of the finances, and several other aspects. That is why they often struggle with the time and money required for many supporting […]
Work-Based Conflict during Covid-19: Two Experts Weigh in on the Causes and the Solutions In 2020 even workplace conflict has gone remote. Connecting to our workplaces from our home offices has done nothing to reduce workplace conflict. As a result conflict resolution and mediation consultants are seeing an uptick in the number of enterprises […]
Equifax announced today that Sue Hutchison will be the company’s new Canadian business leader. Hutchison joined the company as the new Canada Region President, effective November 30. “Sue brings strong expertise in lending and digital payments through her experience in FinTech and Financial Services,” said John Hartman, President of Equifax International. “Her breadth of knowledge […]
Ting Internet, a top-rated fiber-optic Internet Service Provider (ISP) and division of Tucows announced today that Jill Szuchmacher, formerly VP Ops at Google Fibre, will bring her her proven Internet leadership to the team as Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice-President Networks for Ting Internet. Szuchmacher joins Ting Internet after executing in high-profile roles, most […]
Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX: CVE) (NYSE: CVE) and Husky Energy Inc. (TSX: HSE) have announced the executive leadership team that is expected to lead the combined company created through the strategic combination of Cenovus and Husky announced on October 25, 2020. “We believe it is important to move forward and establish the leadership team for […]
