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60% of employers plan social media surveillance by 2015

60% of employers plan social media surveillance by 2015

Employers monitoring employee activity on social media sites is a relatively new phenomenon. However, a new study suggests surveillance is only going increase. Technology industry analysts Gartner Inc.
PavCo CEO Buckley quits, but Podmore remains

PavCo CEO Buckley quits, but Podmore remains

The CEO of BC Pavilion Corp. (PavCo), the Crown corporation that operates B.C. Place and the Vancouver Convention Centre, has resigned his post and is leaving at the end of July, it was announced Wednesday.
Peer to Peer: Does my startup need an advisory board?

Peer to Peer: Does my startup need an advisory board?

Advisory boards can add value to businesses, but ensuring they're effective requires knowing when and how to set one up
Engineering and construction hottest sector in Canada: Randstad

Engineering and construction hottest sector in Canada: Randstad

According to a Randstad Canada survey of 7,000 Canadians, engineering and construction (48%) was voted the country’s most desirable sector. Respondents ranked it first for long-term job security and working atmosphere.
Peer to Peer: There is a lot of buzz around building a brand – why should I care about branding for my business?

Peer to Peer: There is a lot of buzz around building a brand – why should I care about branding for my business?

Why building and maintaining a business brand is one of the most valuable undertakings for any company
Well-trained staff key to business success, but hard to find: AmEx

Well-trained staff key to business success, but hard to find: AmEx

Although 92% of small business owners believe well-trained employees are key to the company’s success, 61% say the average worker doesn’t have the skills or knowledge their company needs, according to American Express quarterly Small Busi
Colleagues pay tribute to original Mad-Men era ad man Ray Torresan

Colleagues pay tribute to original Mad-Men era ad man Ray Torresan

Colleagues are celebrating the life and career of Ray Torresan , the founder of one of Vancouver's most successful advertising and PR agencies, who died of cancer on Sunday aged 73.
Seven British Columbians make top 25 Canadian immigrant list

Seven British Columbians make top 25 Canadian immigrant list

Seven British Columbians have been named to Canadian Immigrant magazine’s fourth annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrants awards list.
Peer to Peer: How do I use LinkedIn to benefit my business?

Peer to Peer: How do I use LinkedIn to benefit my business?

Most business people are failing to realize LinkedIn's full potential
Infoportal for immigrant workers hits million mark

Infoportal for immigrant workers hits million mark

WelcomeBC ( www.welcomebc.ca ), an online portal for immigrant workers and prospective workers in B.C., had a 63% increase in visits in 2011 compared with 2010.