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Vanja Terzic is in a sunny mood, as you might expect from someone who escaped Vancouver’s November drizzle for Melbourne’s blue skies. The Bosnian-born University of Toronto mechanical engineering graduate is on a study exchange at Melbourne Business School to...
BCBusiness + SFU Beedie School of Business Elicia Maine, professor, innovation and entrepreneurship, for Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business, is pleased but not surprised that female enrolment in the third cohort of her Invention to Innovation diploma program is an unusually strong 37 percent.
BCBusiness + Immigrant Employment Council of BC Any employer is concerned about finding that right “fit” – a worker who will have the right skills, as well as that energy, spirit and attitude that contributes to their unique workplace culture. With Canadians rapidly aging out of the workforce, businesses now have to...
The results are in, and according to Indeed.com, Lush Ltd. is the No. 1 place to work in British Columbia. The company, which goes by Lush Cosmetics, is based in the U.K. but has offices around the world, including its North American HQ in South Vancouver. Jobs site Indeed uses reviews from employees to...
BCBusiness + Burnaby Hospital Foundation Do you have a leadership philosophy or style? I’m a big believer in collaborative leadership. I think it’s important to invest time and effort in empowering my team around me to feel confident using their strengths, talents and...
BCBusiness + BC Innovation Council A great way to jumpstart a student’s career is on-the job training, and a great way to improve a small business’s bottom line is bringing in fresh talent. But for small and start-up businesses, finding the budget to add staff can be a challenge, and for students...
A fear of speaking up when it comes to authority figures is extremely common, even with the most outgoing personality types. However, it could be hindering your work, knocking your confidence and preventing you from progressing up the career ladder. Fears are a function of our self-preservation. However, unless you have...
BCBusiness + Thompson Rivers University Over the past 45 years, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has earned a reputation for providing an excellent education to people of different backgrounds and perspectives, from traditional academics to trades. These diverse programs draw nearly 26,000 students...
Attending holiday events such as the office holiday party is a great way to get involved and contribute to creating an inclusive environment. Although it’s an opportunity for everyone to let loose and connect on other levels besides work, keep...
So, you’ve done some research and concluded that the programs offered by colleges and universities in northern B.C. are just as varied and comprehensive as the institutions in Metro Vancouver. But you wonder what it’s like to take the leap and locate away from the bright lights and big cities? From a...