Kerry Vital and Jordan Bateman talk about ICBA Training's April 20th Employment Standards Act Refresher -- 90 minutes that could save your company tens of thousands of dollars. Lawyer Jessica Thomson will review ESA requirements that especially affect construction...
HOWESTREET RADIO: What Should We Look for in the Upcoming Federal/Provincial Budgets
Our Jordan Bateman helped HoweStreet.com host Jim Goddard work through Jim's concerns for BC's small businesses and restaurant sector -- and previewed the upcoming federal and BC budgets. https://youtu.be/ftIdmfrv8-g
TRAINING THURSDAY: Field Scheduling 101; Permeable Pavements; Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace
On a special WEDNESDAY edition of Training Thursday, Kerry and Jordan walk through a potpourri of upcoming courses. And we meet Hannibal the French Bulldog! All ICBA Courses Field Scheduling 101 - Who Does What When in the Field? | March 30 Introduction to Permeable...
#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: Dr. Weaver vs the Cyclists
Our Jordan Bateman and TheOcra.ca editor Maclean Kay talk about expensive public toilets, Dr. Andrew Weaver's battle with Twitter cyclists, childcare and the BC Liberal leadership race. https://youtu.be/kIqclkMi7Wo
IN THE NEWS: ICBA’s Chris Gardner on Compulsory Trades
ICBA's Chris Gardner was interviewed by the Journal of Commerce recently on compulsory trades, as the Building Trades Unions lobby the BC Government for a return to a 1990s labour model. From the story: Chris Gardner, president of the Independent Contractors and...
TRAINING THURSDAY: Managing Contracts to Minimize Conflict (Live Online Training)
Kerry and Jordan talk about a three-morning course that is foundational to doing business, and protecting your interests: Managing Contracts. Handshakes aren't enough any more -- you need to know your rights and responsibilities. https://lnkd.in/gYn87az All courses...
HOWESTREET RADIO: The COVID-19 Economic Fallout, One Year On
ICBA's Jordan Bateman joins HoweStreet.com to dig into the provincial government's perplexing lack of support for some massive parts of the economy decimated by COVID-19. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EWIDTqrdco
Mental Health Resources (Spring 2021 Construction Monitor)
Employees of ICBA Benefits Services client companies can access counselling services through an Employee and Family Assistance Program operated by Morneau Shapel. ICBA has also launched a new and holistic Workplace Wellness Program tailored to the construction sector...
ICBA PHOTO: Jon Walker Picks Up Lincor’s Gord Stewart Award
Jon Walker of Lincor Enterprises LTD. stopped by ICBA today to pick up the 2020 Gord Stewart safety innovation award for Lincor's outstanding Industrial Athletes Injury Prevention Program. Here's the announcement on Lincor's win from late last year: Congratulations to...
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Despite what we hear from US-funded eco-activists, the vast, vast majority (even in BC!) of Canadians proudly support responsible resource development, and see energy as a key part of Canada's post-COVID economic recovery.![]()
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💪 81% agree that ‘natural resource development is good for Canada’ (only 13% disagree) ![]()
💪 83% agree that ‘Canada’s natural resource sector is an important contributor to the Canadian economy today’ (only 10% disagree)![]()
💪 73% of Canadians agree that ‘investment in Canada’s natural resource sector will help Canada’s post COVID-19 economic recovery’ (only 15% disagree)![]()
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Over in Business in Vancouver, Kirk Lapointe makes a very detailed plea to the Horgan government to provide more timely, specific information to British Columbians:![]()
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"It is taking days to receive simple responses to our questions. It is policy to deny the most basic information about the local, regional or provincial presence of COVID-19. It is basic common sense in a crisis to not have a three-day gap each week between media briefings on caseloads, hospitalizations and deaths. These briefings should provide more generous time for questions and for journalists from outside the legislative press gallery in other regions of the province.![]()
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Our access to government health experts has been cut off. Apart from the briefings by the premier, the health minister and the provincial health officer, media may deal only with communications specialists. We are having to rely more and more often on anonymous sources when we, and the province we serve, deserve on-the-record public accountability."![]()
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It's worth reading his whole piece.
B.C. government’s withholding of COVID-19 data sows harmful distrust
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An Open Letter to Premier John Horgan, Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry:
TRAINING THURSDAY: Critical Elements of Customer Service![]()
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Kerry and Jordan discuss ICBA Training’s brand new Customer Service live webinar.![]()
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While many companies promise to deliver an incredible customer experience, some are better at supplying this than others. This virtual, live instructor lead workshop is designed for those with an existing level of customer service who wish to build their knowledge. The session focuses around six critical elements of customer service that, when a company truly embraces them, bring customers back to experience service that outdoes the competition.![]()
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– To understand what a customer service approach is![]()
– To understand how your own behavior affects the behavior of others![]()
– To demonstrate confidence and skill as a problem solver![]()
– To apply techniques to deal with difficult customers![]()
– Know how to provide excellent customer service![]()
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What Topics are Covered?![]()
– What is customer service? Who are your customers?![]()
– Meeting expectations![]()
– Setting goals – Communication skills and telephone techniques![]()
– Dealing with difficult customers and people![]()
– Dealing with challenges assertively![]()
– Dealing with stress![]()
– Conducting a reflection![]()
– The first critical element: A focus on customer service![]()
– The second critical element: Procedures![]()
– The third critical element: Culture![]()
– The fourth critical element: Problem solving![]()
– The fifth critical element: Measurement![]()
– The sixth critical element: Reinforcement![]()
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Who should attend: Anyone working in a customer facing role who wishes to improve their performance. This is an advanced session for those who already have basic customer service skills.![]()
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Presenter: Pamela Bragg – Sarkany Management Inc. Pamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc., a Human Resources Consulting firm, which offers a broad range of HR services. Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change.![]()
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Workshop Time: April 29, 2021 – 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST)![]()
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We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ICBA member All-West Glass, a true northern BC success story. ![]()
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Based in Smithers, AWG has grown into four companies: Independent Glass Distributors, AWG Northern Distribution, AWG Windows & Doors and All-West Glass.![]()
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The company currently has 19 locations across northwest Canada. Automotive, residential, commercial, windows, doors, custom: if it’s glass, All-West can help. Their team now numbers more than 300 people, including 175 ticketed glaziers and/or automotive glass technicians. ![]()
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In 1997, after attending post secondary school in Vancouver, Laura Stanton moved home to join the business her father, Dan, had started. Having grown up in the business and working after school with odd jobs, she was already very familiar with the office. ![]()
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In 2015, after 44 years at the helm, Dan announced that he would be passing on the title President and responsibility of the company to Laura. ![]()
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Congratulations to AWG, Laura Stanton and the entire All-West team! 👏 👏
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Click http://bc1c.ca or phone BC 1 Call at 1.800.474.6886 at least three working days before you dig.
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The best in plan room technology, all geared for mobile, with all the latest tenders and bid opportunities, and at the lowest price point you can get in BC.
Give it a shot -- ICBA members get a 1-month free trial. What do you have to lose?
http://www.icba.ca/ccpi for details.