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UBC creates ethics centre thanks to $7.5 million partnership with Peter Dhillon

UBC creates ethics centre thanks to $7.5 million partnership with Peter Dhillon

Canada’s largest cranberry grower has previously donated millions of dollars to his alma mater
New Surrey Board of Trade boss aims to build generational bridges

New Surrey Board of Trade boss aims to build generational bridges

Mixing baby boomers and millennials poses challenges, says SBOT’s Shelley Besse
B.C. employment rebounds in May

B.C. employment rebounds in May

Estimated B.C. employment in May regained the ground lost in April, solidifying our view that the previous month’s plunge was more of a data blip than a severe labour market downturn. As we anticipated, provincial employment surged 1.
The real costs of informal caregiving in Canada

The real costs of informal caregiving in Canada

National strategy needed for unpaid caregivers in the workplace
Sleepless in Vancouver: study finds city is one of the most sleep-deprived in the country

Sleepless in Vancouver: study finds city is one of the most sleep-deprived in the country

Many Canadians resort to calling in sick to catch up on their rest, which costs the economy millions of dollars
Profile of Jim Sinclair, former president, BC Fed

Profile of Jim Sinclair, former president, BC Fed

Former labour leader vows to keep up fight
Skills squeeze drives up B.C. construction salaries (with infographic)

Skills squeeze drives up B.C. construction salaries (with infographic)

Corporate perks include extra vacation time, company cars as commercial and residential builders compete for top-end workers in shrinking talent pool High demand for skilled construction trades, particularly with estimating and management experience,
How you treat your job applicants can affect your bottom line: study

How you treat your job applicants can affect your bottom line: study

Don’t just delete those resumes or toss them in the trash
Businesses, universities customize curricula

Businesses, universities customize curricula

Sending executives back to school for specialized studies pays off for B.C. companies
Peer to Peer: Embracing generational differences in the workforce

Peer to Peer: Embracing generational differences in the workforce

How can we lead in harmony with all five generations of people in today’s workforce?