Business Innovation & Networking Blog
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...
The Assembly Line Versus The Concept Car
Maybe it’s because I was Creative Director with Volvo for 8 years. Maybe it’s because I went to high school in Oshawa, Ontario (Canada’s version of Flint, Michigan). But when I want to frame up innovation, I often think of what the car folks do. With that in mind,...
Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Life Goals
Workplace stress is the primary cause of mental health concerns in Canada. According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, one in five Canadians experience a mental health problem or illness each year, equating to 500,000 employees unable to work every week. What...
Global Protectionist Policies Are Testing Canada’s Economic Resilience
We’ve officially entered into a new decade. But there’s no sense in looking too far ahead at what the future holds for the Canadian economy. 2020 will have enough developments and intrigue of its own. In particular, early indicators suggest global protectionist...
