Join us at our speed-interviewing event and find your next great employee. You'll talk to pre-vetted candidates with diverse backgrounds and skills. All candidates have at least 4 years of work experience. You get to interview many candidates and shortlist a selection for more detailed interviews later. Each day is dedicated to a certain skill set. REGISTER
Scrum teams often show greater productivity and stronger outputs. Learn some of the basics about scrum and agile project team operations. Bhavna Raviprasad, Software Developer / IT Specialist at IBM, has recently completed Scrum Master training. During this session, she will provide a hands-on explanation of Scrum and why this method is helpful for all teams. DeepSense Discovery Sessions provide students from any academic institution with an interest in data science and the ocean sector to learn more about the ocean economy, ocean data, participate in challenges presented by ocean-related companies, and explore the potential of a career in ocean data. Anyone is welcome to attend any and all DeepSense sessions live or catch on YouTube REGISTER
Once again, GoSecure would like to invite you to take part in the 17th annual GoSec Cyber Security Conference, but this year it will be online! GoSec brings together experts in the information technology security field from multiple sectors. In addition to being a great networking opportunity, this event allows participants to learn about new industry trends and topics of different interests by offering more than 25 talks covering topics such as: audit and governance, risk management, research, and operational security. Your data will be collected and processed by GoSec, organizer of the event, to allow your access to the event and its digital platform. By registering, an account will be created with the information you provide, which will allow you to access our digital platform and the list of other participants to network before, during and after the event. Your data will be transmitted to our partner Swapcard, publisher of our digital platform. Your data are protected and not commercialized. In particular, you have the right to access, correct and delete your data. For more information on the processing of your data and your rights, please consult the Swapcard data protection policy, accessible here https://www.swapcard.com/fr/rgpd. REGISTER
Want more customers to visit your website... but know nothing about creating SEO content? Yep. You’ve heard of Search Engine Optimization. Probably read a few blogs, and maybe even watched a few webinars. You even have been trying to write blog posts. But you’re frustrated and confused. Because no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to get on Google’s good side. Your website isn’t showing up on Google and bringing you the onslaught of customers you were promised by Underdog4371 on YouTube and you don’t get it. WELL—I’ve got the secret sauce that most small business owners have no idea about. REGISTER
Vaccinations are now widely available in Canada, but the COVID-19 pandemic continues. We’re now entering the “living with COVID” pandemic phase and, by necessity, the “working with COVID” phase. As the status quo seems likely to persist for the foreseeable future, employers must be prepared to manage COVID-19 as an ongoing workplace factor. Can you mandate COVID vaccinations for your employees? What are your options - and the risks - if an employee refuses? Does an employee have the right to work remotely? Join McInnes Cooper Labour & Employment Lawyers Ian Pickard and Brad Proctor for an invitation-only virtual roundtable conversation, led by your questions, about how to manage COVID in your workplace.
The conference that keeps Canadian digital marketers and communications professionals ahead of the trends and at the top of their game... is moving online. After three incredibly successful online conferences, SocialAtHome returns for our fourth online event! This will be your opportunity to ensure your company’s digital voice is ready for whatever 2021 might bring. It's time we look forward. Let's do it together. Tap into your audiences, dig into your analytics, and push beyond your comfort zone to power your strategies, up your tactical game, and deliver results. For the past five years, SocialWest, SocialEast and SocialCentral have brought thousands of people together, and with SocialAtHome Summit, we’ll be continuing to offer unprecedented opportunities for networking and professional development, just from the safety of your home. The first twenty Digital Nova Scotia members to register for the conference will receive 50% off their ticket! All remaining members will receive 15% off. Please contact brianna@digitalnovascotia.com for your discount code. Register
Join artist, journal writer and blogger Meryl Cook as she shares practical tips for getting unblocked. Meryl will share 5 suggestions she has found personally helpful for getting unblocked – one step (or loop) at a time, including: - Approaching any block with kindness and self-compassion - Opening up the body opens up the mind - Handwork (writing, hooking, painting) as a physical and spiritual act - Take on a simple, fun project with no expectations - Reach out. REGISTER
Are you a post‑secondary student in Nova Scotia? Are you looking for opportunities to network with executives from RBC and IBM? Do you want to showcase your innovative thinking by tackling real world problems? Solve real business problems. Connect with business leaders. Explore career opportunities at RBC & IBM. Build key skills for the future of work. Are you ready to change the status quo? The winning team for each problem statement will receive a cash prize of $750 and an invitation to attend an exclusive networking session with RBC and IBM executives. We're looking forward to virtually seeing you there! REGISTER
Join us in person or virtually to catch up with the community, and hear members tell stories of the last time they broke something. It's been a long time since we've been able to connect with the community in person, and following the start of phase 5, we would like to plan a fun, informal event to catch up with the community and ease back into in-person meetups. We recognize that not all of our members are located in Halifax, and also that people may prefer to attend the event virtually. To accommodate this, we will be hosting a live stream of the talks via Zoom so everyone can still participate. This event will be hosted at the Wooden Monkey in Dartmouth with pizza and refreshments provided by Halihax, and our sponsors. REGISTER
Business Support Series The Business Support Webinar Series will explore timely topics with industry experts to provide key insights and answers on the best ways to succeed as a business. Hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, this series will feature a wide range of topics on how to survive and thrive. The difference between a business thriving or simply surviving lies in the energy the team brings to its day-to-day challenges. This webinar shares practical and powerful actions leaders can take to support their teams so they can flourish personally and fulfill the business' vision, even in the toughest of times. Speaking to the uncompromising individual who wants to attain passionate engagement and tap into their superpower. Employee engagement has been proven to impact productivity (20-40% increases), innovation (triple the number of ideas) and double-digit increases in profitability. Key takeaways from this webinar: The proven "recipe" to achieve passion at work 5 Critical Leadership Practices during COVID Easy-to-apply, Science-based Engagement Model
Cryptocurrency makes the headlines when Bitcoin breaks a certain price, but in this webinar, you will learn about an important aspect of crypto that doesn’t make it to the news - a means of accepting payments from an international audience. Join Keegan Francis and Mrugakshee Palwe, Crypto Educators at Go Full Crypto and expand your cryptocurrency knowledge. In this webinar you will learn; - How to accept payment in crypto - Fees incurred during crypto payment transactions - How to pay taxes on income received in crypto About the Presenters Keegan and Mrugakshee have a deep fascination with how the fabric of money connects the world. This has led them to create content on how money in the form of cryptocurrency can be used to the advantage of individuals and businesses alike. They opted out of traditional finance in the summer of 2020 and have since been exploring and educating on how you can too. REGISTER
As we begin our 30th year, Women in Communications and Technology believes that true diversity is an achievable goal. The importance of diversity in the workplace has never been greater, and more and more individuals and companies are taking action to build better organizations. Don’t let this moment pass you (and your organization) by. Register today for our interactive forum on September 28 to take the next step towards achieving true diversity. This event is for you if: You want to learn more about how diversity impacts business outcomes. You’re a DEI or HR professional looking to connect and learn from others in your field. You’re a WCT member (register now for free if you are!) and you’re committed to DEI no matter your role or sector. You’re a leader in your organization who wants to know how to build better, more inclusive workspaces. We are proud to partner with Cisco to bring this event to life virtually. Keynote speaker: Ginella Massa, host of CBC News' Canada Tonight with Ginella Massa, in conversation with Willa Black, Cisco Canada's Vice-President, Corporate Affairs. How Diversity Delivers Business Results | 12:45-1:30 EST In this panel, you'll learn: • The impact of culture of diversity […]
