by Jordan Bateman | Jan 4, 2023 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
Sometimes, you just come across something that says it better than you can. Not sure who (besides me!) needs to hear this, but take a moment to look at this: —– Each week, ICBA’s Jordan Bateman reflects on what we’ve learned as we participate in ICBA’s...
by Jordan Bateman | Jan 3, 2023 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
Every year, ICBA gives out Safety Merits Awards — a $1,500 bonus given (via random draw) to open shop construction professionals who have logged a full year of safe work. This year’s winners include Ventana’s Aleisha Landgraff (pictured with Justin...
by Jordan Bateman | Dec 28, 2022 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
’Tis the season for New Year’s resolutions – those goals we set on January 1st that so many of us abandon within a few weeks. But the experts have some suggestions on how to craft resolutions that will actually stick. Focus on behaviours, not outcomes. Don’t plan to...
by Jordan Bateman | Dec 21, 2022 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
The following op-ed by ICBA President Chris Gardner was first published Dec. 21st in the Journal of Commerce. It’s a well-worn cliché, because it’s sound advice: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Yet the BC Government, pushed by the BC Federation of Labour, seems...
by Jordan Bateman | Dec 21, 2022 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
This month, ICBA Wellness is focused on reflection – considering what we’ve learned as a way to help us look ahead to 2023. No one is ever going to improve on Dr. Seuss: …So he paused. And the Grinch put his hand to his ear. And he did hear a sound rising over the...
by Jordan Bateman | Dec 19, 2022 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) and WorkSafeBC are pleased to announce the 2022 Gord Stewart Workplace Health and Safety Innovation Award is now open for entries from eligible ICBA members and their employees. About the Award The...