Trends
It's important to leave space for change as priorities shift. Work life balance challenges everyone with time spent between work and personal life. The ability to achieve this balance is elusive and vague.
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Making an aggressive first offer will lead to better results. That's because of the cognitive bias with a common tendency that brings any negotiation back to the very first number.
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Working for you
Conflicts are complex, hence why they're ignored by most people. Workplace conflicts are even more complex with their visible symptoms but unclear causes. Professionals such as CMS are needed to properly manage and resolve workplace conflicts.
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Many people are actively developing professionally to make themselves more marketable or relevant in their existing roles. Whether looking for a new job or pausing a professional life, they consider “upskilling” a major advantage during quarantine.
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Spotlight
Almost a year into the pandemic and businesses are still facing many challenges while trying to stay afloat. This story spotlights a select few businesses who remain resilient in their own ways.
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Member Profile
Transforming the media and entertainment industry from Nova Scotia, REDspace was able to seamlessly transition to remote work. The software company is expanding and hiring remote team members nationally and internationally as part of its growth plans.
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Cover story
After a recent purchase of a land connecting two urban wildlands, Blue Mountain is positioned to keep Halifax wild. It supports economic development strategies focused on promoting our city as a green and inspiring place to live, work and do business.
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From the President
Bringing a holistic approach to recovery by spotlighting Nova Scotia as a desirable place to live for remote workers and immigrating newcomers. They are major beneficial contributors, amongst many others, to our population and economic revival.
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Trends
In the world of sales, the term ‘follow the bouncing ball’ refers to adapting to the client and making adjustments to our sales strategy to fit the client’s needs.
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Member Profile
The Nova Scotia Office of Immigration recognizes and promotes the substantial contributions immigrants make to Nova Scotia. It delivers innovative programming to attract, integrate and retain newcomers in the province.
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Responsible Business
Attracting talent as a community is paramount for our population growth and economic revival in the province. Develop Nova Scotia keeps tabs on corporate real estate trends while simultaneously working on projects to stimulate such economic developments.
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Cover story
With vaccine administrations under way, we need to start planning for the post-COVID future. In this story, two esteemed experts share with us their recommendations and prosperous outlook on how to recover and rebuild our provincial economy.
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Working for you
The Provincial Pre-Budget Submission outlines our member's concerns and policy goals for the new budget. This submission highlights the top priorities of the Halifax Chamber’s membership, focusing on mitigating the impacts of COVID-19.
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Trends
Wouldn’t it be great if you could cut through all the noise to find a clear way of thinking about this marketing stuff? It becomes a lot easier to understand marketing and make good decisions when you understand marketing principles.
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Businesses want to be “agile” and “responsive”, but setting the stage for this can prove challenging. You need planned strategies!
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From the President
WELCOME TO 2021! Reflect on lessons learned and move forward with a fresh perspective.
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Cover story
Check out these brief profiles of the Halifax Business Awards 2021 finalists!
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Guest Post
A young talent helps Spring Loaded Technology adapt with creative solutions during COVID-19.
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