Chris and Jordan break down the latest BC NDP budget (more taxes! less surplus! more spending! more red tape!) and the results of ICBA’s Wage and Benefit Survey.
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The Fall 2021 ICBA Construction Monitor is out, and it looks at how the BC construction industry is handling the mental effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lots of statistics and facts that you may find surprising.![]()
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One of the important measures in it is the increase in usage of ICBA Benefits’ Employee Assistance Program, which shows that our Wellness program is being successful in raising awareness of mental health — and that an EAP is a place to get help.![]()
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See it all at www.icbaindependent.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ICBA-Fall-2021-Web.pdf
"It's impossible to judge which is the best approach to replacing the Massey Tunnel because the NDP don't want you to do that."![]()
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The BC Government is hiding all the numbers that proves how bad a decision the NDP made in killing the 10-lane Massey bridge.
Vaughn Palmer: NDP hide the numbers needed to judge tunnel versus bridge
vancouversun.com
Opinion: It's impossible to judge which is the best approach to replacing the Massey Tunnel because the NDP don't want you to do that
ICBA's Jordan Bateman joined Jim Goddard to discuss how the NDP government has added 58% more employees in just four years -- and the three shortages hurting small business: a shortage of labour, a shortage of supplies, and a shortage of smart economic policies from government.
BC Civil Service Expands, Yet Less Service. Jordan Bateman - Oct. 13, 2021
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Supply and labour shortages hitting constructionGuest's website: icba.ca/Produced by www.HoweStreet.comDon't miss out - Stay Informed!Receiv...
TRAINING THURSDAY: Communication Skills (2 Gold Seal Credits)![]()
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Tuesday, October 26th and Wednesday, October 27th, 2021![]()
Details/Register at: icba.simplesignup.ca/en/8914/index.php?m=eventSummary![]()
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This course is designed to improve skills in communication for supervisors and management in the office and in the field. ![]()
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Participants will be able to identify and practice skills needed for effective communication and learn about barriers to communication. They will also learn about different communication styles and identify what their dominant style is as well as how to deal with people who have a different style of communication.![]()
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The course material also provides insight about anger and how to manage it as well as help develop the skills required to supervise others.![]()
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The course will also cover the following:![]()
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Effective Leadership through Communication Skills![]()
Dealing with Difficult People, Conflict and Confrontation![]()
Assertive Training and Speaking Skills![]()
Communicating Motivation![]()
Communication through Body Language![]()
Managing a Good Impression to Clients![]()
Constructive Use of Anger and Persuasion Skills![]()
Anger and Conflict Management Skills![]()
Communicating Discipline and Termination![]()
Resolving Disputes through Communication![]()
How to Prepare for and Facilitate Meetings![]()
Communication through Writing Skills![]()
Drafting and Preparing Proper Reports and Correspondence![]()
Communicating Teamwork to Staff and Workers![]()
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Instructor: Fazal Bhimji, Cert. ConRes, BSc, CMed, has been involved with conflict resolution since 1991. He is an active mediator/arbitrator, a Provincial Court Mediator and a member of several mediation rosters including the BC Mediator Roster Society (Civil) and the Public Service Labour Relations Board (Fed.). ![]()
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October 26, 2021 – 8:30 AM to 4:30PM (PST)![]()
October 27, 2021 – 8:30 AM to 4:30PM (PST)![]()
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Details/Register at: icba.simplesignup.ca/en/8914/index.php?m=eventSummary![]()
Missed this one? Check out icba.ca/courses for other times and options
This is a shocking number: Since the BC NDP took power in 2017, they've added 180,000 people to the provincial government payroll. ![]()
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That's an increase in government employees of 58% (from 310,000 to 490,000).![]()
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For a private sector barely pulling itself up off the pandemic mat, this is a lot of extra government to be paying for...
Public sector booming – or ballooning?
theorca.ca
A record number of people are now working in Canada’s...
December 1, 2022 -- The price of gas in Canada will hit $2/litre, predicts Dan McTeague of GasBuddy. ![]()
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(Probably sooner in the Lower Mainland, where our gas taxes are the highest in North America...)
Is gas really heading to $2 a litre in Canada?
financialpost.com
Opinion: The Clean Fuel Standard is going to cost the average Canadian a pretty pennyTweet ICBA!
The Fall 2021 Construction Monitor looks at how BC construction is handling the mental effects of the pandemic.
Example: usage of ICBA Benefits’ Employee Assistance Program is UP 44%, which suggests our Wellness program helps awareness of mental health.
http://ow.ly/OIV350GrG8w
Our @jordanbateman spoke with @howestreet's @jimgoddard3 about BC's burgeoning payroll, and shortages of supplies, labour and government common sense.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H60EYYgOK8