The impact of women in business in 2009:
2009 was a tough year for many. Businesses predominantly looked at how to redesign their operations to move forward based on the understanding that the old model will not carry us into the future. Women in business tend to make tough decisions quickly as well as collaborate to [...]
Retention should be a major consideration as the economy picks up again.
Generally speaking, from a VP/C level perspective, there is a higher level of optimism now compared to 6 months ago. It is different now and the inventory statistics show growth with indicators such as manufacturing orders rising. Yes, it is different.
The November 2009 Purchasing Manager’s [...]
I have recently become a volunteer with the Special Olympics and I can’t believe I have not volunteered sooner. Not just with this organization, but in general. It is fun and rewarding, not to mention the wonderful people I have been introduced to so far.
There are so many organizations and charities that survive and rely [...]
April 22, 1994
Summary: People mostly fail when they get overstructured and when that over structuring leads to an all or nothing attitude.
To be more successful a change of behaviours is needed by just about every person who strives for improvement.
As a result we may be more successful if we work to change our habits a [...]
January 28, 1994
Summary: Understanding and mastering the cycle of growth is key to a professional in sales dealing with the situations encountered day to day and year to year.
From the moment of victory the path of defeat is started!
Likewise, from the depth of defeat the first step is taken on the road to victory!
That is [...]
By Rebecca (our very talented film major)
The purpose of a story is to engage an audience and take them on an unexpected journey.
Every story has a beginning, middle and end. In that time, the audience will be taken on a ride of hilarious disasters, romantic tidings, dramatic loss or a thrilling escape of the unforeseen.
The job of [...]
September 14, 1995
Summary: Every action that is taken in our company’s name has an impact.
This is not a scrimmage, this is not a drill, there is no replay, the psychology of quality is a way of life.
Project the attitude of positive self expectancy.
Become that self fulfilling prophecy.
The body manifests what the mind harbors.
So look at [...]
We’ve been doing some early spring cleaning (aka organize the storage room) here at The Personnel Department’s head office in Vancouver. Now our company has been around for 30 years and so going through our storage room is a lot like going through your parents’ attic. It’s filled with things that look foreign yet familiar, things that [...]
By: Rebecca (our awesome Branch Administrator!)
Job hunting. It can either be a daunting task or a new challenge. Depending on whether you are in the early stages of your chosen career, looking to make a move to advance in what you do, or looking for a job to simply pay the bills until something you [...]
We are in the midst of two revolutions … on one hand we are creating a more equal world with a rapidly expanding … some would say exploding middle class.
The second is the green or environmental (evo) revolution
Are they compatible? Can they coexist?
Some base data: Extreme Poverty = an income of $1.00 per day or [...]
The impact of women in business in 2009:
2009 was a tough year for many. Businesses predominantly looked at how to redesign their operations to move forward based on the understanding that the old model will not carry us into the future. Women in business tend to make tough decisions quickly as well as collaborate to [...]
Retention should be a major consideration as the economy picks up again.
Generally speaking, from a VP/C level perspective, there is a higher level of optimism now compared to 6 months ago. It is different now and the inventory statistics show growth with indicators such as manufacturing orders rising. Yes, it is different.
The November 2009 Purchasing Manager’s [...]
Time Capsule: Memos from the Past
Peter’s Prediction: In Absolute Terms, GDP Growth in North America Dwarfs the BRIC
Matt’s Prediction: Optimism in the Marketplace – Focus on Retention
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