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New volunteer opportunity with LNH Adult Learning Centre
Adult Learning Centre - Literacy North Halton
The role of Human Resources (HR) is multifaceted and encompasses a wide range of responsibilities relating to managing an organization's most valuable asset—its people.
Melanie Frazer
Having a well-defined vacation policy can benefit both the employer and the employee in a number of ways. For the employer, a vacation policy can help to prevent absenteeism and improve overall productivity. By setting out clear rules and procedures for taking time off, employees are more likely to follow them, which can lead to fewer unplanned absences and a more stable workforce.
Melanie FrazerHalton Hills Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Floral Services
We have a new RFP to offer for the Floral Services at our 2023 Business Excellence Awards!
Sara Hodge
Email Marketing Trends to Grow Your Business
Email marketing remains a crucial tool for businesses due to its direct reach to subscribers, bypassing algorithms of social platforms. Businesses should focus on nurturing relationships through emails by providing value-added content, including insider tips, trending news, and solutions to customer problems. Read More....
Melanie FrazerIndustry Associations Call for More Time to Repay CEBA Loans
Many Chambers and Associations from across Canada have banded together to bring attention to their concerns about CEBA Loan Repayment to members of federal parliament. Click to read the media release.
Sara Hodge
Why Your Best Employees Leave
Employee dissatisfaction at work is often rooted in feeling overlooked, a lack of purpose, and limited creative freedom. Recognizing employees' daily efforts, understanding their 'love languages,' and fostering a sense of belonging can combat feelings of undervaluation. Making sure work feels meaningful and impactful for employees is critical, which can be achieved by establishing a shared vision and involving the workforce in strategic conversations, thus fostering a sense of shared purpose. Three minute read.
Halton Hills Chamber of CommerceHalton Hills Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Business Magazine
New RFP for our Quarterly Business Magazine! Click for more information.
Sara HodgeHalton Hills Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards AV/Staging
We have a new RFP to offer for the AV/Staging at our 2023 Business Excellence Awards!
Sara Hodge
The Power of Introverts at Work
Introverts excel at work with focus, productivity, and deep thinking. They make great leaders with listening skills and empathy. Investors value their abilities. To support introverts, create a workplace that respects their need for solitude and flexible communication. Encourage quiet reflection, written communication, and thoughtful responses for their best ideas. 560 words ~ 3-minute read
Melanie Frazer
Where to find your next key employee
"Unleash the Power of Your Business with Key Employees: Discover Where to Find Your Next Superstar Talent."
Melanie Frazer
Expanding your Reach - How Entrepreneurs use Networking
An essential skill for any entrepreneur is the ability to create meaningful connections via networking, also called network development. Creating connections with customers both old and new is important but creating a network of other entrepreneurs and business owners provides value customers can't provide.
Melanie Frazer
On behalf of the Canadian business community, we are writing to express our deep concern regarding the labour dispute at Canada’s West Coast ports. The shutdown of our ports will fuel inflation, increase costs for businesses and consumers, and damage the Canadian economy. It will severely reduce the ability
Melanie Frazer
Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released, Home Stretched: Tackling Ontario's Housing Affordability Crisis Through Innovative Solutions and Partnerships, outlining opportunities for the private, public, and non-profit sectors to explore innovative partnerships and approaches to address housing affordability and supply, and recommendations to build on successful models.
Melanie Frazer
Business plans don't need to be long and complicated. Here are the top 6 questions you need to answer in a one page business plan.
Business Advisory Group
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, women were less likely to receive government aid, more likely to be laid off, and more likely to have to close their businesses.
Melanie Frazer