By Peter Nogalo In an era of seemingly perpetual scandal and corresponding public cynicism, it can sometimes be difficult to make the case for public policy, let alone politics. Still, sound public policy and governance are key components to building a strong and dynamic community in which to live, work, study, and invest. It is […]
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By Chris Hubbard Undertaking B2B marketing without knowing the people you’re marketing to is like putting a blindfold on before throwing darts. You may have a general idea of where the dartboard is, but if you hit the bulls-eye, it’s purely luck. And there’s a good chance you won’t even hit the board. Developing customer
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By Fred Pidsadny I’ve been wondering about that ever since I read the groundbreaking June 2008 Harvard Business Review report, “The Secrets to Successful Strategy.” That study revealed that a full 60 per cent of organizations assessed themselves as ‘poor’ at turning plans into results. At the time, that admission surprised many leaders. It also
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By Dorothy Hagel You may be very surprised that there are reasons why I would not always agree with your financial advisor who keeps on telling you that you should do everything possible to minimize the cost of probating your estate. Thus, you are advised to move your investment and the title to the house
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By Dianne Rende In Ontario, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) contain regulations relating to first aid in the workplace. It is a common misconception that certifying one employee in First Aid & CPR will meet the requirements. There are a few situations where this may be
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By Jan van der Hoop Nearly 90% of the time, the reason people fail in their job has nothing to do with skills or experience, and everything to do with attitudes and fit. We’ve all hired someone who looked great on paper and interviewed really well, even though something was ‘off’. It never really worked
Put yourself in the top 10% Lead with the four critical aspects of fit. Read More »
By Candice Ragoonanan A very busy month as planning for our first signature event of 2015 (Nine, Dine & Network Golf event) ramps up! up! Some great prizes to be won, including 2 round trip airline tickets to anywhere in North America- compliments of Air Canada, as well as the chance to drive around in
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By Sheldon Leiba Before there was Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, business people had an interest and need to connect with one another, for business networking, sharing, learning, and exchange. Throughout time there has been no better social network than the local Board of Trade, and it still remains true today. In communities throughout Canada, North
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By Marc Belaiche This article covers why reference checking has become a vital step in the hiring process for all organizations. Tougher Job Market Given the economic downturn of recent years, some job seekers may be more likely to take liberties with their education, employment or experience noted on their resumes to enhance their appeal
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By Devin Kreuger I envy the folks who can, full of confidence and vigor, ‘work the room’ like a pro. It seems like magic to me. They seem to know precisely who to talk to, what to say, and how to get what they want from the event and the people attending. When I see
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