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Member Submission Back Simplifying evaluation for your workplace wellness strategy 12 June 2019 growthzone Most employers appreciate that investing in workplace health can support employee engagement and productivity yet most (77%) of employers don’t evaluate the impact. This prevents employers on the fence from jumping on the organizational health bandwagon. And when the going gets…

Member Submission Back 4 tips on hiring rockstar receivable staff 05 June 2019 growthzone It’s no surprise that a majority of business owners and their staff hate having to call a customer for money. Most people end up in that position by fluke or accident. “Mary, you do an outstanding job on our payables. Would…

Member Submission Back Tips for buying art 22 May 2019 growthzone The Whyte Avenue Art Walk provides new patrons with the opportunity to meet emerging local talent. It is our hope you will become a patron and a collector of art, not just a consumer. Many people come back year after year to add to…

Member Submission Back Kent Kaufield on paternity leave: the uncommon path 10 May 2019 growthzone Eighteen years ago, having a male business executive step back from his full-time position to raise a little one was rare. Parental leave in Canada was six months long, and it was most commonly used by a mother. Eighteen years…

Member Submission Back Hiring IT Specialists for core business 08 May 2019 growthzone The Information Technology (IT) landscape is growing at an exponential rate, and the current demand for talented IT professionals is fierce. But why? You’d think there would be enough skilled IT professionals to fill the job market. Unfortunately, not. That’s because it’s…

Member Submission Back Budgeting tips for exterior renovations 06 May 2019 growthzone Edmonton exterior renovations can help protect your home from the elements while boosting curb appeal, energy efficiency and resale value. Like all renovations, exterior upgrades are an investment. Here are some tips for creating a budget for your exterior reno:   Make a list…

Member Submission Back How to boost organizational performance through health 02 May 2019 growthzone We have all heard that supporting employee health and wellness can impact productivity. Sure, if an employee values health and wellness perks, then it only makes sense they would be more engaged and productive, right?  But are there other benefits to…

Member Submission Back 5 questions to improve diversity and inclusion 01 May 2019 growthzone #MeToo. Generational divides. Political differences. Views on cannabis. Workplace trust. Virtually every major issue confronting us in the work world today is rooted in challenges around lines of difference. We can do better Being able to work effectively with people of…

Member Submission Back 15 ways to use digital forms to improve safety at work 22 April 2019 growthzone According to the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada, employees filed more than 250,000 workplace injury claims in 2017. Luckily, technology has not only improved communication in the workplace but has also improved workplace safety. Digital forms…