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More companies OK with employees shopping online at work

More companies OK with employees shopping online at work

In the lead-up to the holiday season, many employees may try to get a little online shopping done while on the clock, and according to a new Robert Half survey, they may not have to be quite as secretive as they used to be.
Peer to Peer: What should I consider when choosing an employee benefits package?

Peer to Peer: What should I consider when choosing an employee benefits package?

Identify which benefits current and prospective employees value most
Business council hosts seminar on addressing skills shortage

Business council hosts seminar on addressing skills shortage

Addressing the skilled labour shortage in B.C. will be the topic of an all-day conference Thursday sponsored by the Business Council of BC.
Peer to Peer: How can I keep my employees engaged in the work they're doing?

Peer to Peer: How can I keep my employees engaged in the work they're doing?

Ensure staff buy into business purpose and have tools they need to succeed
Feds back-pedalling over temporary foreign workers program

Feds back-pedalling over temporary foreign workers program

Days after two large B.C. unions announced that they would ask the Federal Court to overturn a decision granting work permits for Chinese mine workers, the federal government is back-pedalling on a decision to grant the permits.
Foreign workers should be used only as "last resort": Kenney

Foreign workers should be used only as "last resort": Kenney

Canada’s temporary foreign worker (TFW) program should be used as a “last resort,” for Canadian employers, Federal Immigration Minister Jason Kenney told a packed Burnaby Board of Trade event today.
Peer to Peer: I'm looking for external financing for my small business – what do I need to know?

Peer to Peer: I'm looking for external financing for my small business – what do I need to know?

Identify your goals, limitations and options when seeking business financing
Peer to Peer: What are the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make?

Peer to Peer: What are the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make?

How to avoid making entrepreneurs' classic marketing, operations and financial errors
Mining sector defends use of temporary Chinese workers

Mining sector defends use of temporary Chinese workers

In midst of growing outcry, industry says program crucial to develop underground mines
Peer to Peer: How do I keep meetings focused?

Peer to Peer: How do I keep meetings focused?

Staying on agenda and inviting right people crucial to success of meetings