Hello local employers,
As part of our celebration of 40 years in the community in 2016 we are excited to provide a variety of workshops to the business community for Small Business Week in October.
The "Ins and Outs" of Employment Standards
An Industrial Relations Officer from the Employment Standards Branch will provide an excellent overview of the Employment Standards Act and answer your employment related questions.
Date and Time:
Monday October 17th 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
Location:
Room 328 at the Career Centre 198 East Island Hwy, Parksville
Cost:
Free Event; light lunch will be provided
Seating is limited; please RSVP by phoning Marcene or Sandra at the Career Centre at 250-248-3205 or by emailing [email protected] by Thursday October 13th
Tips and Tricks for Succeeding at Difficult Conversations
As business owners we all face them: those difficult conversations that stress us out, keep us awake at night, and impact our bottom line. Join difficult conversations expert, author and coach Diane A. Ross as she reveals the most important steps of succeeding in difficult conversations. http://www.elephantconversations.com/ .
Date and Time:
Tuesday October 18th 1pm to 3pm
Location:
Room 328 at the Career Centre 198 East Island Hwy, Parksville
Cost:
$25 (to be paid by cash or cheque at the door or we can invoice your organization); light lunch will be provided
Seating is limited; RSVP by phoning Marcene or Sandra at the Career Centre at 250-248-3205 or by emailing [email protected] by Thursday October 13th
Wednesday October 19th - Qualicum Chamber Dinner event at Butlers at the Crown Mansion, networking starts at 5:30pm and dinner at 6:30pm
Best Practices for Attracting, Hiring and Retaining Staff
In today's demanding world, finding the right staff can be challenging. What approaches are best for attracting, hiring and retaining staff? You'll have the opportunity to explore this topic and engage in fruitful dialogue with fellow members at this month's chamber meeting. Fuel up on a great meal and helpful strategies for recruiting, interviewing and retaining the right employees.
$38.00 per person for members and $43.00 per person for non-members. Call the Qualicum Beach Chamber office at 250-752-0960 to reserve your seat for this event.
