Edmonton is now home to Costco Wholesale’s first business centre in Western Canada. The 127,000-square-foot facility opened its doors on Tuesday in the city’s west end just off Stony Plain Road along 184 Street. More than 70 percent of the products in the store aim at catering to businesses such as restaurants, grocery stores, and […]
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70% predict business as normal, but what does that mean?
There’s no denying that the coronavirus pandemic has caused chaos and uncertainty for small businesses across the UK. The threat of the virus has meant many have had to close their doors altogether and lose business as a result. However, despite this it seems that feelings of optimism are starting to arise among small business […]
Business and HR advice podcast ‘Talking Work and Health’ returns for second series
Talking Work and Health, the podcast series for business and HR leaders, focused on workplace health and wellbeing, has returned for a second series. The weekly series, produced by Health Management, aims to share practical insights and explore workplace health topics in an informal and accessible way. It is co-hosted by Liam Sloane and Dr […]
Why ‘people over profit’ is set to become a business’ new mantra
It’s undeniable that the coronavirus pandemic’s adverse effects on the business world have shaken its business priorities. Whilst most companies are still mitigating the global pandemic and, as such, are unsure of its lasting ramifications, many predict that it will continue to have a lasting influence on their future direction. In many ways, 2020 has […]
7 business owners share lessons they’ve learned through success and hardship during the pandemic
A few weeks ago, Erin Moraghan and her staff celebrated the five year anniversary of her fitness studio. This week, the studio permanently closed its doors. Like so many small businesses across the country, the fitness operation was no longer financially viable because of the pandemic. A few hours before leading the final class at […]
How to stop catastrophizing and make the right decisions
The world of work, along with the world itself, is in a period of unsettling transition. Unlike any other time in the lives of most professionals, the unimitated circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic has thrown the pre-conceived notions of working life out of the window. The majority of the workforce is currently remote, whilst businesses […]
What is the future of work post-COVID-19?
Expert Neville Henderson looks at the changing demands and the future of work post-COVID-19. In the current unprecedented circumstances, many businesses have necessarily implemented short term changes in ways of working to allow for business continuity and meet demand. These may have been simply adjusting shift patterns to allow less interaction between employees including: Choose […]