By Jan van der Hoop It’s funny how work can take you in some unexpected directions, if you’re open to it. Last summer, I reached out to Joe Dale, the Executive Director of the Ontario Disabilities Employment Network. We’d originally been introduced years previously, and much as I admired his mission (helping employers place people […]
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By Devin Kreuger Mississauga is home to world-class educational institutions. Are you taking full advantage of the resources they offer? I’ve written previously about how local businesses can access students looking for experiential learning experiences through co-op placements, internships, and volunteer opportunities. Yet this is just the tip of the iceberg of the potential value-added
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By Richard Gerofsky Some time ago, behavioural scientists were locked in a debate about the nature of certain aspects of human personality. They could not agree on whether people are naturally pessimistic or optimistic, or whether it is developed through experience. Being scientists, of course, what they could agree on was to conduct an experiment.
A pile of manure? It’s all in how you look at things Read More »
By Devin Kreuger I envy the writers who can set their fingers on a keyboard and just start creating content. For me, every word is a struggle, and that’s assuming I even have a topic in mind. I second-guess every decision and reconsider each word. The blank white simulated paper on my computer screen taunts
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By Lorenzo Escobal Have you ever thought of leaving the corporate world and starting your own business? It will be a rough road, but it is a rewarding experience. I started my own business, Inception Automotive Detailing, when I was 18 years old because I couldn’t get a job elsewhere. Fast forward to today, the
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By Devin Kreuger The GTA is home to world-class post-secondary educational institutions, so local businesses have numerous low-risk options for recruiting top-notch personnel. No doubt you already know about campus-based Career Centres, but have you considered taking on an internship or co-op student? Experiential learning opportunities have been growing in popularity with students. They offer
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By Rosa Lokaisingh Few students have it – the 9 essential skills that an employer expects to find when hiring a graduate student. Those who took on leadership roles in their academic institutions, like President or Director of the Student Association, or Councils, or Committees fit right in, and their colleagues wonder how they landed
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By Jan van der Hoop There are two steps to boosting sales in any organization: get the right person in the job, and then give them the coaching, incentives and support they best respond to. We often find ourselves working with our clients on the first step – matching the sales person to the requirements
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By Devin Kreuger If you happened to be visiting the Central Library on May 9, you may have stumbled upon Science Rendezvous—an annual celebration of all things science. Aimed primarily at children and youth, Science Rendezvous is an “annual festival that takes science out of the lab and onto the street”. With a roster of
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By Candice Ragoonanan Another great month of networking events here at MBOT! Half way through April and we have hosted 2 amazing sold out events! The first event hosted by MBOT’s Women’s Leadership Forum was a resounding success, you won’t want to miss the next event scheduled for fall, stay tuned for the date! The
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