Posts by growthzone
Gender equality is good for business
News Back Gender equality is good for business 03 March 2020 March 8th is International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate women’s countless contributions and achievements. It’s also an opportunity to consider how advancing gender equality can help businesses succeed and grow our economy. While the number of women entering business, politics and the skilled…
Read MoreRoofing in the Winter
Member Submission Back Roofing in the Winter 02 March 2020 Blog submitted by Renovation Find While spring feels like it is right around the corner, we know that another blast of winter could be upon us. And currently, you suspect your business or house might have a leak in the roof. Whether the issue is…
Read MoreBudget 2020 sends a strong signal to Alberta’s job creators
News Back Budget 2020 sends a strong signal to Alberta’s job creators 28 February 2020 Alberta’s job creators face many challenges that are negatively impacting confidence within our province and among our trading partners. That’s why we welcome the directional stability and bold action on job creation provided in today’s budget. “Budget 2020 recognizes that…
Read MoreVacation Policies: Use it or lose it. We can do that, right?
Member Submission Back Vacation Policies: Use it or lose it. We can do that, right? 25 February 2020 Blog submitted by Elevated HR Solutions Like clockwork, I start receiving the annual question from employers on their vacation policies: “We have a use it or lose it policy. We can do that, right?” An initial disclosure,…
Read MoreHow AI is Improving Business Collaboration Software
Member Submission Back How AI is Improving Business Collaboration Software Blog submitted by Sunco 19 February 2020 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has attracted an unfair reputation as a way to make staff redundant or less valuable. In fact, many AI-based solutions can make your staff even more valuable and allow you to help more customers while…
Read MoreCanadian Global Cities Council calls on governments to work together to resolve blockades
News Back Canadian Global Cities Council calls on governments to work together to resolve blockades 13 February 2020 Today, the Canadian Global Cities Council (CGCC) issued a letter calling on the federal government to work with all orders of government to bring swift and peaceful resolution to the blockades impacting railways, ports and bridges across…
Read MoreReservists are Good for Business
Member Submission Back Reservists are Good for Business Introducing With Glowing Hearts – Reservist Support Program 13 February 2020 Post submitted by the Canadian Forces Liaison Council Reservists are skilled and talented people who are part-time “citizen soldiers”, sailors and airmen/airwomen. In addition to their military responsibilities, they also work full time in the civilian…
Read MoreEconomic headwinds and your cash flow
Member Submission Back Economic headwinds and your cash flow 10 February 2020 Post submitted by Priority Credit Management Corp (PMP) How to prepare today As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and so it is with your accounts receivable. Having been in the credit and collections industry for…
Read MoreNashville Sister-City Delegation Recruitment
News Back Nashville Sister-City Delegation Recruitment 05 February 2020 City of Edmonton is accepting expressions of interest to be part of the delegation to Nashville to celebrate the 30th anniversary of our sister-city relationship from March 1-3, 2020. Activities will include business meetings, industry tour(s), a reception and the Oilers vs. Predators hockey game on…
Read More5 Tips for Mastering the Art of Active Recruiting
Member Submission Back 5 Tips for Mastering the Art of Active Recruiting 04 February 2020 Blog submitted by Robert Half Canada. Active recruiting is a great way to build a pipeline of solid candidates, but it’s sometimes regarded as a last resort for when you don’t get the right applicants after posting a job listing.…
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