Kerry and Jordan talk about a free info session with Skilled Trades BC, and our ICBA Training featured course -- Tendering Law. https://youtu.be/oepQV9TL2X8 ICBA/SkilledTradesBC Info Session Live online | Free! Friday, Feb. 10, 11AM...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #85: Mental Health Stigma is an Everyday Fight
After more than a year and a half of writing weekly about mental health, looking through ICBA’s Workplace Wellness program, hanging out with Corey Hirsch at many mental health events, and talking about it constantly with the media, it’s easy to forget that stigma is...
TRAINING THURSDAY: Building Your Indigenous Corporate Policy
Kerry and Jordan discuss ICBA Training's free, upcoming Building Your Indigenous Corporate Policy webinar -- plus the BC Natural Resources Forum, Truck Loggers Association's annual conference, and the upcoming #OpenShopApprenticesWeek. https://youtu.be/0-QSKRkRWss...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #84: Gino, Gino, Gino
Memories are a powerful thing, and mine are filled with happy thoughts about former Vancouver Canuck Gino Odjick. Gino was a mountain of a man, one of those classic 1990s NHL enforcers, who made a living dropping the gloves and tossing haymakers. He was beloved in...
ICBA OP/ED – Canada Needs to Pick Up Its Economic Tempo
The following op-ed by ICBA President Chris Gardner first appeared in Business in Vancouver on Jan. 17, 2023. A slam dunk business deal if there ever was one. Strategic for both Canada and Japan – investment, jobs and climate change boxes all getting giant check...
NEWS RELEASE: Labour Shortages, Higher Wages, and Discontent with Red Tape – BC Construction in 2023
SURREY – BC construction companies expect a year of labour shortages and historically high wage increases – all while growing in their discontent with government, according to the results of a new survey of Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA)...
TRAINING THURSDAY: Construction Law
Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA’s featured course this week, Construction Law – which can save companies thousands in unnecessary legal fees. https://youtu.be/LzgleDvYHJ8 Construction Law January 24-28, 2023 (mornings only) - Live online 5 CCA Gold Seal Credits;...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #83: Aaron Rodgers after the Damar Hamlin Collapse
Last Monday night, the sports world looked on in shock and horror as 24-year-old Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during an NFL football game. After a seemingly routine tackle, Hamlin’s heart and breathing stopped. He fell over and received life-saving...
TRAINING THURSDAY: Effective Management Skills
Kerry and Jordan return to talk about ICBA Training's slate of courses for 2023, and highlight Effective Management Skills. https://youtu.be/4F1lcCvNbAU Effective Management Skills Jan. 24-25, 2023 | 830AM to 1230PM 1 Gold Seal Credit...