Study and Stay™ program helping Nova Scotia retain students.

Today’s employees seeking flexibility, wellness, purposeful work.

What’s in it for me?

Simple steps for providing a safe, inclusive space for your customers.

How ballet and business can improve the labour shortage.

Hire international talent Fill your company's labour gaps

Is it a win-win for you and your community?

Dalhousie Capstone group helps local start-up cidery develop a sustainable business plan

What it takes to be a salesperson in today’s world

On the value and power of engaging with women of colour in business

Are local businesses safe from cyberattacks? With the ability to leak, encrypt and lock all business assets from employees, ransomware attacks are becoming a serious problem for businesses. Canadian businesses get up to 1,600 ransomware attacks per day.

Why do small businesses need cyber security? Cyberattacks on businesses are becoming more frequent news items. Only about a quarter of small business owners have had an outside party test their computer systems to ensure they are hacker-proof.

New technology could revolutionize commerce. It seemed to be all about online monetary transactions and in the very early stages of adoption. But it’s here — and likely in your industry. You should start paying attention to blockchain technology.

Recently, I had the pleasure of delivering a constructive conflict workshop to a group of local leaders.

You all know of financial planners, career planners, project planners, wedding planners, even funeral planners. But have you ever heard of a health planner?

For years, organizations have been advised to pay close attention to cultural fit in their hiring practices. Screening for fit has often been touted as the solution to hiring misfires, poor retention and negative morale.

I have heard many employers say over the years that payroll is the largest operational expense for their company. It stands to reason that when times are tough, companies think that the best way to cut their expenses is to cut staff.

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission has introduced new online resources to help employers address and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.