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Strengthening leadership skills in a remote environment
Post contributed by: Candace Synchyshyn, CPHR Candidate While every people leader likely describes their role somewhat differently, some of the most popular definitions of leadership are those that focus on “what…
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Strengthening leadership skills in a remote environment
Post contributed by: Candace Synchyshyn, CPHR Candidate While every people leader likely describes their role somewhat differently, some of the most popular definitions of leadership are those that focus on “what…
Fast Five – Policy Update: October, 2020
The Fast Five comes directly from the desk of the Winnipeg Chamber’s Director of Policy Colin Fast, and highlights five policy items Winnipeg businesses should be aware of this month….
Self-Regulation a Priority in Manitoba
Article provided by CPHR Manitoba The self-regulation of HR professionals is gaining attention and support from the business community in Manitoba, who see a strengthened HR function as a key…
Inclusivity in the Workplace
Photo from APTN | Spirit of Winnipeg finalist for the Workplace and Wellness category An inclusive workplace means that all individuals in an organization are valued. Inclusive workplaces make diverse…
Open your mind and establish new dialogue about accessibility
Written by CPHR Manitoba It all begins with a having a new thought about your per-usual environment – the lay of the land, the interconnected spaces and the marked…
Five Ways Cannabis Impacts the Workplace
On October 17, Canada became the first G7 country to fully legalize recreational cannabis. Is your business ready? Here are 5 impacts that the legalization of cannabis has on the…
Benefits of cannabis education in the workplace
Are you in the workforce? You’ll benefit from cannabis education. As the legalization of cannabis sparks a new normal in Canadian society, The Winnipeg Chamber is hosting a full-day Cannabis…
Introducing the Accessible Customer Service standard: a part of the Accessibility for Manitobans Act
Written by: CPHR Manitoba When you read the term “barrier”, what comes to mind? [Take a moment to close your eyes and think about what a barrier means to you]…
Great Leaders Make Employees Feel Safe
Employee performance and engagement increases when employees feel safe and supported. I don’t mean safe as in comfortable, but rather that employees feel confident that their leader and team has…
Developing a Return to Work Program | With Darryn Oryniak, Vice President WCB
Darryn Oryniak, Vice President WCB It was early summer when two young men went to work at their grandfather’s manufacturing company. From his office, the CEO could see his…
Six ways to treat employees like athletes for better results
Elite athletes don’t reach their full potential on their own. These men and women are the result of countless hours of support from their coaches, families, and friends –…
Moving beyond #MeToo with practical steps for leaders
Mention sexual harassment these days and some business leaders blanch. It’s an issue that cuts through demographics, negatively affecting employees, employers, individual careers and entire organizations. On Friday, June…
Where to find inexpensive online business classes (that are actually worth taking)
This article first appeared on the Chamber Plan blog. Most small business owners are adept at doing more with less and tend to acquire skills and knowledge on the fly….
Free diversity courses at your business through Manitoba Start (April through June)
Manitoba Start offers a wide range of Diversity and Intercultural training for Manitoba businesses and organizations. As the leading provider of career services for newcomers to Manitoba, they address employers’…
Supports for Winnipeg employers who hire Reservists
One of the challenges Winnipeg employers often share with The Chamber is the difficulty in finding skilled, dedicated workers to help their business grow. On January 17, we’d like to…
Teambuilding with bison in the Winnipeg winter
At The Winnipeg Chamber, we believe in the importance of bringing a work team onto the same page. Every year, we take a retreat from our daily work to evaluate…
Free ‘Return to Work’ training/consulting for Winnipeg companies
A timely and safe return to work can help injured workers and their workplaces recover more quickly. Workplace injuries and illnesses are costly – to the worker, the employer and…
How to hit ‘reset’ on your workplace culture
Every company, from the large organization to the small family owned business, has its own workplace culture. You see it when you walk into the building, you hear it through…
