Hiring
| Why Fit Matters When Hiring - and How to Spot It 5
min read
The number one reason an employee doesn't work out, according to many employers, is poor fit. Jim Fearon, Hays VP of Western Canada operations, and Headhunters.ca president Cam Macmillan offer pointers on how to make the right hire.
Read them here.
|
Office Etiquette
| 3 Polite Phrases to Shut Down Uncomfortable Conversations at Work 4
min read
We've all had those interactions with co-workers that just don't feel right for the office. Maybe they're all discussing NSFW weekend shenanigans in the kitchen or having a heated argument over a controversial topic.
And while we all have the right to voice our opinions, we also have the right to dismiss ourselves from interactions that make us uncomfortable.
So, how do you politely shut down shaky conversations at work-without offending someone or telling him or her off? These three phrases should do the trick.
|
|
Business Excellence Awards
We are proud to have celebrated the 30th anniversary of our Business Excellence Awards this year. On October 22nd, we celebrated the culmination of the awards process with our gala event, where we celebrated with all of our award finalists, and announced this year's award winners. If you missed out on this amazing event,
you can see a full list of the award winners here.
We would like to take one more opportunity to congratulate all of the nominees, finalists and the award winners of of the 2016 awards. Thank you for the hard work and dedicatation with which you run your businesses and organizations.
We would also like to thank our premier sponsor TD and all of our award, media, supporting and event sponsors, without whom the event would not be possible.
|
Innovation
| Boosting Your Efficiency and Profits
As a small business owner or entrepreneur, when you begin to apply lean production principles, it is easy to be surprised at how quickly you see positive results.
Typically, productivity increases, employees are more motivated, costs are reduced and so on.
If you want to get started with lean production, check out BDC's
quick guide to thinking lean, where you'll learn:
- The 5 basic principles of lean production
- 5 tried-and-true approaches to lean production
- Practical tips to stay on track with your lean initiatives
|
Investment
| Buying a Business: Four Tax Considerations for Purchasers 5
min read
Thinking of buying a business? Many buyers understand that doing their research and ensuring that they pay a fair price for the company or company assets purchased need to be priorities; however, tax considerations for any purchase also require careful thought and planning.
Whether you are looking to purchase your first business or this is only the most recent of your acquisitions, here are a few critical areas, courtesy of BDO, that can affect your immediate tax outcomes and long-term business strategy. Access the article here.
|
Personal Growth
| 16 Small Ways to Improve Your Life in Less Than 30 Minutes Each 6
min read
Improving your life doesn't have to be about making one big gesture. Instead, it's something you can constantly work on-and it typically comes down to the small things you do every day.
We all know that no one has all the time in the world to think about self-improvement when there's work and family and bills to pay, so let's start with just 30 minutes a week.
|
|
| |
| |
|
