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Why needing more women in the boardroom is not a feminist issue

Why needing more women in the boardroom is not a feminist issue

Today, March 8, is International Women's Day, a day for celebrating women's economic, political and social achievements. It also reminds us of the continued gender imbalance in the workplace and the need to be steadfast and diligent in our efforts to eradicate inequality.
Province needs more engineers to meet increasing demand

Province needs more engineers to meet increasing demand

Demand for engineers is expected to create an additional 16,000 jobs in the field over the next seven years, with the bulk of those jobs in Alberta and B.C., according to a report released by Randstad Engineering and Engineers Canada.
Denny's franchisee to pay $1.3m to B.C. temporary foreign workers in class action

Denny's franchisee to pay $1.3m to B.C. temporary foreign workers in class action

In the first case of its kind in the province, Northland Properties has reached an out-of-court settlement to pay a total of more than $1.3 million to temporary foreign workers employed at Northland’s 37 Denny’s-branded B.C. restaurants.
Peer to Peer: How can I effectively communicate significant changes throughout the company?

Peer to Peer: How can I effectively communicate significant changes throughout the company?

Harbouring assumptions will sink your communication ship
Federal Court grants judicial review of foreign worker program

Federal Court grants judicial review of foreign worker program

B.C. building trades unions are enjoying a major win in the battle over the temporary foreign worker (TFW) program, after the Federal Court approved their request for a judicial review of the program, announced by unions Friday.
Peer to Peer: How do I plan for the next five years of my career?

Peer to Peer: How do I plan for the next five years of my career?

Look inward and outward to determine the next steps along your career path
Eleven organizations get funding to attract and integrate skilled immigrants

Eleven organizations get funding to attract and integrate skilled immigrants

The Immigrant Employment Council of BC announced February 21 that it has awarded funding to 11 organizations out of its $1.4 million Employer Innovation Fund (EIF).
Peer to Peer: How do I get the most out of search engine optimization for my business website?

Peer to Peer: How do I get the most out of search engine optimization for my business website?

If your company needs SEO, tap Google intelligence first
BIV to honour Lifetime Achievement recipient, Influential Women in Business Awards

BIV to honour Lifetime Achievement recipient, Influential Women in Business Awards

Business in Vancouver will be honouring May Brown as its 2013 Lifetime Achievement recipient for the Influential Women in Business Awards.

Foreign worker flap hurting economy

Fighting the use of foreign workers is merely a smokescreen used to fight non-union companies