Tax exemption status changes for BC First Nations with limited partnerships
Thank you to Katherine MacNeill, OIB/OIBDC TEAM Member and Chief Financial Officer for the Osoyoos Indian Band Development Corporation Notice for First Nations with Development Businesses BEWARE any BC First Nations that have set up a limited partnership with aMore >
Benefits Plan Administration – Time Sensitive Tips
Re-posted from the Eagle Bay Financial Services Ltd. – December Newsletter. Learn plan administration tips to ensure you are aware of key dates and deadlines regarding — enrollment, adding employees, termination, beneficiary designation and earnings. This newsletter also includes aMore >
Are competitive benefits crucial?
(Source: Manulife Financial, Small Business Research Report) A survey of 1,005 Canadian small business owners and senior managers found that more than three-quarters (76%) believe taking care of employees makes them work harder for the company. Additionally, more than one-halfMore >
Video: Why people choose to stay
In preparation for our presentation on “Cost-effective people practices that will boost your bottom line” at the BC Hospitality this Tuesday, we went out on to the streets of Vancouver with a video camera to ask a few questions. OurMore >
One-third of workers likely to skip lunch breaks
(Source: Aviva Health of the Workplace report) Although employees and bosses recognise the value of taking a lunch break for well-being, longer hours and workplace pressures are stopping staff from taking the breaks they need. Workers’ eating habits are sufferingMore >
HR workshops for HR professionals and construction workers
We’ve just updated our events page with two new events at which you can catch Cori speaking (please don’t hesitate to email us with any questions). The first is a panel presentation on mentoring at Worksafe BC’s 2011 Construction SafetyMore >
Links between sickness and stress
According to a Swedish study, stressful work situations increase the odds of employees calling in sick. Researchers studied around 550 cases of sick leave in six workplaces in Sweden in the manufacturing, health care and financial sectors between 2005 andMore >
Incentive programs highly appreciated
(Source: Staples) An incentive program can help boost worker performance and morale, according to a survey of more than 170 office workers in the United States. One-third are willing to put in an extra work week each year if itMore >
Telework could save billions: study
The benefits of achieving a work-life balance have been expressed many times through surveys, studies and employee testimonials. Teleworking can increase productivity (up to 20%), increase employee empowerment and morale, as well as reduce energy consumption and pollution, and strengthenMore >
Employee trust in leaders is lagging
(Source: 2011 Leadership, Collaboration, and Trust Research Report, Interaction Associates) While doing some research we came across a study that we really wanted to share. According to this study (one that surveyed more than 150 business leaders in the US),More >