Business Voice

Latest Issue: July / August 2024

Cover story

Troubled waters in the talent pool

July 2, 2024

Halifax’s top recruiters forecast labour market challenges, offer employer advice

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Spotlight

Retention strategies to keep your dream team together

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Member Profile

e3 Office Furniture on thriving in a post-pandemic market

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Cover story

Meaningful changes

April 8, 2021

We're at a point where there's never been a greater potential for division. Yet, there is an equally greater potential for unity. During Diversity Month, we're reflecting on our ability to have meaningful conversations to unite, listen and be accountable.

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Working for you

The best made plans

April 8, 2021

Discover Halifax has developed Halifax’s first plan for sustainable tourism growth. It has an overall vision to help Halifax become widely recognized as the favourite city in Canada.

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Special Feature

The moment anyone stands in their power, others can’t help but notice.

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From the President

Reflecting on how far we've come and how far we have to go.

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Special Feature

IWD: Women in podcasting

March 4, 2021

In preparation for International Women's Day, a trio of women podcasters hosted a special episode. They had started podcasting to get inspired and make connections as they use their platforms to uplift, educate and include unheard voices.

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Member Profile

Offering unique value for over four decades, Vogue Optical's teams continue to provide exceptional customer service across the country. Their dedication is a true reflection of a culture built on hard work, attention to detail and supporting one another.

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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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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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Spotlight

Nuances in business

March 4, 2021

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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Trends

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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Trends

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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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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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

A clear outlook

February 4, 2021

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

Businesses want to be “agile” and “responsive”, but setting the stage for this can prove challenging. You need planned strategies!

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Trends

Follow the bouncing ball

February 4, 2021

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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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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Working for you

2021 Priorities

February 4, 2021

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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