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We were in survival mode when the COVID pandemic struck in March 2020, but now we need to think about moving forward. Despite not knowing everything about the pandemic – its timeline, long-term impacts, and when we’ll get back to “normal” – we as tech entrepreneurs have to keep plugging along. But, one thing is […]
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The Future Workplace – 3 Considerations when Planning your Team’s Return to Work
In March 2020 most knowledge workers shifted to a remote-first workplace, working primarily from their homes with a number of virtual tools. What employees needed in April and May is vastly different from what employees need today, and what they expect to need in the future. As you plan for a return to work – […]
What the Pandemic Has Taught Us About the Power of Mentorship
It was the beginning of March, and we had finished hosting our annual Locelle Presents: International Women’s Day event in Victoria, British Columbia. We had invited leaders for an inspiring panel discussion on breaking gender stereotypes. This engaging event connected our community in meaningful ways, and attendees, nearly 100 of them, were buzzing with takeaways and ideas. […]
Navigating the Virtual Job Hunt Amid COVID-19
An unprecedented global pandemic has flipped everything we know on its head with employers across the city, province and country having transitioned their teams to be fully remote for the foreseeable future. Job seekers now face a new hurdle: how to navigate the virtual environment in order to successfully apply, interview, and land their dream […]
Students Are About To Enter The Most Challenging Job Market
As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, it is predicted that as many as 40% of student placements will be cancelled. Students across the country are about to enter one of the most challenging labour markets since the great depression and many will not be getting the work experience they need. Given the current circumstances, […]
Hiring And Onboarding During The COVID-19 Pandemic
The world is in the middle of the biggest global pandemic we’ve seen in our lifetime. Our response to COVID-19 has meant the closure of non-essential businesses, the economics of which are leading us to what could be the next big global recession. It’s important to recognize and thank the front line workers who are […]
How To Home School Your Kids
Yesterday, we mentioned the importance of setting up a schedule for your children to continue with their learning outcomes, and to prevent them from kicking their siblings. We want to share some additional resources to keep your kid’s brains active and engaged. According to MIT, one-hour blocks are most effective for problem-solving and knowledge acquisition, […]
These 10 Canadian Companies Will Help Your Team Work Remotely
This week has brought about a MASSIVE shift in how the world works. Since Monday, we have learned that working with distributed teams and flexible schedules can be a nightmare to manage and can send your business into chaos if not properly managed. As a company in the tech space, we have become accustomed to […]
COVID-19: What Businesses Should be Doing Right Now
COVID-19 has everyone’s full attention. Vancouver-based and global companies alike are trying to figure out how to maintain business continuity amid the uncertainty of rapidly changing conditions and not knowing how customers will respond to coronavirus worries. During wide-spread crisis situations that impact companies on a global scale, establishing a strategy on how to safely […]
The Value of Soft Skills in Technical Roles
The future of work centres around the topic of automation, as AI and machine learning becomes increasingly integrated into the workforce and removes the need for humans to manage mundane tasks. However, as 40% of Canadian jobs will be impacted by automation, and with AI a long way from mastering human emotions, we’re seeing an […]