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Mandatory Vaccine in Canada? We Cover Off Vaccination Mandates with Law Firm Sherrard Kuzz: A Must Read
The idea of a mandatory vaccine in Canada, including a vaccine policy and mandating that employees be vaccinated, continues to be an issue that is top of mind for Canadian employers. Companies have been forced to make difficult choices. In September of 2021, we held a...

Should Work from Home in Canada Be the New Normal?
For obvious reasons, the pandemic has seen organizations globally make a dramatic shift to working from home. In fact, researchers Mehdi and Morissette (2021) reported earlier this year that 32% of Canadian employees aged 15 to 69 worked most of their hours from home...

Join Us for a Complimentary Event
Join us for a complimentary event: *Artificial Intelligence: Practical Guidance For SMEs*. This digital event is being held on November 18th, 2021. The event is being hosted by Innovators Alliance, and our presenter is Mario Malouin PHD, Visiting Professor at...

Recruitment in Canada: The Hiring Dilemma – Insights from Our Round Table
It’s no secret that employers throughout Canada are concerned with recruitment. Indeed, the country has seen a significant labor shortage which has made employers’ lives very difficult. According to a labor shortage study by the BDC, more than half (55%) of Canadian...

CEWS Extension 2021, What You Need to Know
The CEWS Extension 2021 has been approved through to the end of October. Employers, check out this article for everything you need to know.

How to Create a Culture of Innovation During Covid
Company culture is not a ‘one size fits all’ attribute. In fact, a company’s culture is as uniquely tied to it as a human is to their personality. It is cultivated slowly, tied to unique goals, and is built with the contributions of others.

Happy Holidays from Innovators Alliance!
Time stood still when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, but innovators did not. Faced with unprecedented challenges, business leaders embraced the need for transformation. Out of the adversity, several opportunities arose that required innovation and out of the box...

3 Keys to Ensuring Your Managers Become Effective Leaders
An important decision you make as a business leader is selecting who you appoint in managerial roles. Your managers are a central part of your leadership team and their performance will have a direct impact on the value of your business. Ensuring that they become...

Seeing Opportunity in Crisis
Business leaders have been thrust into a crisis that has forced them to deal with unforeseen challenges at an accelerated timeline outside of their control…

A CEO Roundtable Can Help You Navigate Through a Crisis
Unexpected and unprecedented is how most people would describe the outbreak of COVID-19. The pandemic has impacted all aspects of life and for business leaders, the challenges have been daunting. CEOs have made tough decisions while remaining focused on supporting...