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Peer to Peer: What issues do most companies overlook in their public relations or communications planning?

Peer to Peer: What issues do most companies overlook in their public relations or communications planning?

In your PR strategy, understand the media and the community and embrace visual storytelling
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Companies with female directors pay less for acquisitions: study

Companies with female directors pay less for acquisitions: study

Companies that have women on their corporate boards pay less for acquisitions, according to a University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business study released November 25.
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Canadian boards continue to lack diversity: CBDC

Canadian boards continue to lack diversity: CBDC

Despite widespread support for more female representation on Canadian boards, the number of women serving in these roles is not growing significantly, according to the Canadian Board Diversity Council (CBDC).
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Watch out – company holiday party may come with an unwelcome surprise: H Block

Watch out – company holiday party may come with an unwelcome surprise: H Block

Most Canadians are unaware that company holiday parties could be considered a taxable benefit, according to the results of an H&R Block survey released November 20.
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Peer to Peer: How can the government improve its system of online deductions and other payroll transactions for small businesses?

Peer to Peer: How can the government improve its system of online deductions and other payroll transactions for small businesses?

Online payroll tools are effective, but businesses need better tutorials
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Kenney urges B.C. business to step up on wages, training

Kenney urges B.C. business to step up on wages, training

Employers need to improve — a lot — when it comes to offering competitive wages and paying to train workers, federal Employment Minister Jason Kenney said November 13.
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Employers increasing commitment to worker health; workers not taking advantage

Employers increasing commitment to worker health; workers not taking advantage

Canadian companies are increasing their investment in worker health programs, but employee participation remains low, according to the results of a Towers Watson survey released November 13.
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Peer to Peer: What do I do if I suspect an employee is stealing from the company?

Peer to Peer: What do I do if I suspect an employee is stealing from the company?

Ensure your suspicions are proven and employ the least intrusive investigation possible
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Millennials becoming more engaged at work

Millennials becoming more engaged at work

Millennials – also known as members of generation Y – are becoming more engaged at work, despite having the image of being self-interested and lazy, according to an Aon Hewitt (NYSE:AON) study released November 7.
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Why decision making defines a good business leader

Why decision making defines a good business leader

A key component that separates great leaders from merely good ones is the ability to make a decision. It may seem like a simple concept, but I’m betting we’ve all witnessed indecisive leaders in our careers; someone who is incapable of making a decision or delaying an answer on an important topic so long that the point becomes moot.
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