Events

Details DevOps Halifax Remote Work: Working from home Q&A “Bookclub style” Please find time to watch before joining us: Joël Perras - Here, There, Everywhere: Rules and Tools for Effective Distributed Teams https://vimeo.com/107465118 ------------- In light of the recent changes to our need for self-isolation during COVID-19, a lot of companies have relaxed work from home / remote work policies. Some of us work in remote-satellite groups (there are some offices), or remote-first companies (everyone is remote) and can help answer questions, describe challenges, and suggest possible solutions. We got permission from Steve Pereira from DevOps Toronto to re-distribute Joël Perras talk on working in distributed teams. The funny thing is this talk is from 2014, and almost everything is still relevant (which is an indication on how slow the industry has been on embracing this - and how well this talk was put together). Please find time to watch the talk this week before joining the Zoom call as this is "bookclub style" and will serve as a jump-off point for our discussions. https://vimeo.com/107465118 We are going to hold a Zoom call, and we are still working out the details, but we will be able to handle at least […]

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Project (AIPP) is a new employer-driven immigration program designed to address the labour gaps of employers in the Atlantic Provinces. The Atlantic Immigration Pilot is for skilled immigrants and international student graduates who want to permanently live in Atlantic Canada. For more information on the pilot project visit: Immigration, Refugees and Canadian Citizenship (IRCC) or Nova Scotia Office of Immigration (NSOI) To become designated, an employer must: Have a business operating in good standing Provide information on labour needs Commit to working with a service provider organization on settlement and retention Join us for a 1 hour webinar for information on how ISANS, a Settlement Providing Organization, can help Nova Scotian employers settle and retain skilled immigrants and international student graduate. Registration deadline is Friday, March 20 at 5:00pm. Registrations made after this deadline will not be accepted.

There are revenue opportunities to unlock the China market against the backdrop of halted retail activity in North America, EU and Australia, according to Joseph Cooke, WPIC President. On March 24, WPIC will present a 30-minute webinar to discuss its newly-launched e-commerce accelerator program for brands looking at growth opportunities in Greater China.   Register

Description ⚠️ VENUE CHANGE We have decided to move March's meetup to be virtual-only. We will send connection details in Slack the evening of the event. Unfortunately we can't mail you a beer, but we will continue the festivities with breakout rooms, opportunity to win a prize, and three great talks. OUR SPEAKERS Gabrielle White Senior Service Design @ Nova Scotia Digital Service Gab White is a multi-hyphenate person (designer-developer-hobbyist quilter) who absolutely dies for the creative pursuit of solving big problems. A former self-employed designer/dev, Gab can now be found in the public service at the Nova Scotia Digital Service where she helps try to make it easier for Nova Scotians to do stuff with the government online. Twitter, LinkedIn Alanna MacNevin Development Team Lead @ Talkatoo Alanna started her career as a software developer 7 years ago when she volunteered with an NGO in Lima, Peru as a Drupal Developer. Since coming back home to the Maritimes she has worked with several startups in the Halifax area and is currently the Software Development Manager and Software Developer (React, Node, && Electron) with Talkatoo. She is endlessly curious and excited for new challenges. Twitter, LinkedIn SPONSORS Dash Hudson Dropout Labs Manifold […]

What you can expect: In this week’s webinar, you will learn how to apply some key principles to your own email practice both at home and work to help you reach the holy grail of email management: inbox 0. In 30 minutes we will provide you with practical tips that you can start using straight away and that will save you hours in your week immediately! Presenter: The webinar will be hosted by one of Barrington OPS’s expert Lean Six Sigma Black Belts, Gary Cox. Gary is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with a 35-year career at Canada Post and has been practicing and teaching (and preaching) Lean Six Sigma and Personal Productivity and Effectiveness for over a decade with the goal of helping people and organizations eliminate waste in order to be more successful. Register

The spread of COVID-19 poses important challenges to Canadian businesses. With the situation constantly evolving, you need to be prepared for any disruptions. Join BDC experts as they share short-term economic perspectives and advice on how to manage through the crisis. Who should watch? Every Canadian entrepreneur Our expert Pierre Cléroux Vice President, Research and Chief Economist Pierre Cléroux leads a team of experts who analyze economic data to identify business and sector trends impacting Canadian entrepreneurs. Mr. Cléroux is also responsible for providing economic analysis and advice to the Bank's senior management team, and supervises all marketing and industry research activities. Over his 25-year career as an economist, he has held several influential positions that had a direct impact on entrepreneurs in Canada and abroad. A seasoned speaker, he regularly travels across the country to help business owners understand the risks and opportunities presented by the economic environment. https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/entrepreneur-toolkit/webinars/pages/how-cope-impacts-covid-19-on-your-business.aspxhttps://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/entrepreneur-toolkit/webinars/pages/how-cope-impacts-covid-19-on-your-business.aspxhttps://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/entrepreneur-toolkit/webinars/pages/how-cope-impacts-covid-19-on-your-business.aspxhttps://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/entrepreneur-toolkit/webinars/pages/how-cope-impacts-covid-19-on-your-business.aspxRegister

The spread of COVID-19 has forced companies to adapt quickly and decisively. Tried-and-true income sources are now at risk, and businesses seek new revenue streams to fund operations. But finding new business remains a challenge in the short term for many companies. How can businesses meet their payroll and other operating expenses? This webinar offers immediate steps you can take to manage your cash flow during this challenging time. Focusing on tax measures and government programs, it is designed to help you uncover the liquidity options hidden in your business. You will learn: How to choose the right government programs to support your business How international tax planning offers immediate relief How to recover more sales tax from the CRA How to lower your income tax installments   Register now for the webinar: Register   Speakers Dave Walsh Tax Service Line Leader & Partner BDO Canada Craig Mulcahy Partner, SR&ED and Government Incentives BDO Canada Marc Fournier Partner, Advisory Services BDO Canada

ICTC's research team invites you to a virtual panel discussion on the implications of COVID-19 on the global economy and Canadian policy. About this Event Join us for a virtual panel discussion. Thursday, March 26, 2020 - 2:00 PM EST The last several weeks have provoked a range of headline-grabbing developments across Canada and the globe. COVID-19 was recently declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) and with this announcement, it will inevitably continue to threaten supply chains worldwide. In the backdrop of COVID-19, other recent events like Brexit, blockades, the recent election in Canada, and upcoming elections abroad have and will also continue to play significant roles in reshaping our economy in the near term. Chris Herron, Maryna Ivus, and Akshay Kotak have spent the last couple of weeks doing a deep dive into what this all means and how well-crafted policy can be deployed to ease this anxious time for all. They will take the audience through a deep dive on their recently released article and how events are rapidly shifting across the global economy since its release. Read their full article here! Register to attend the virtual panel and participate in a Q&A. Agenda Welcome Remarks Article Overview Panel Question Period Audience Questions Register

Managing an Unexpected Remote Workforce Free Webinar Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 2:00 pm, Eastern Time Many organizations across Canada have asked their employees to work remotely in response to COVID-19.  Having remote workers is not new to organizations but having a completely remote workforce is new to many.  How do you manage an unexpected remote workforce that has been thrust upon your organization? REGISTRATION HAS REACHED CAPACITY Unfortunately we have reached capacity for this webinar and are no longer accepting registrations. A recorded version of the webinar will be available 24 hours after the webcast at this URL where you will also find related material: https://www.conferenceboard.ca/insights/covid-19#videos Webinar Highlights Angela Schafer, a former senior leader with MD Financial Management, will share her experience of moving overnight from 100% in the office to 100% remote due to a fire at the organization’s head office. She will share lessons learned and provide practical tips that can be implemented quickly so that teams stay connected, engaged and productive. About Angela Angela Schafer is a management consultant with more than 25 years of business experience. She has an extensive background in helping organization leaders navigate through difficult transitions.  Based in Ottawa, Angela has a passion for establishing dynamic cultures […]

In a time of crisis and uncertainty, what story can you and your brand's story tell? Do you use this time to lift others up? Or share opportunities on how your customers and audience can still work with you. During this free webinar, we'll talk with three brand experts, who'll share their insights and give examples of brands, companies and non-profits can tell their stories. Host: Mike Morrison, founder of Bloggity Inc. Panelists Jerrid Grimm, co-founder of Pressboard Farhan Mohamed, Editor-in-Chief & Partner at Daily Hive Kalynn Crump, Founder of Top Shelf and ReBLOOM. This free webinar is sponsored by Skeeter Media. Skeeter Media has more than 20 years experience designing and building all manner of e-learning and multi-media. We can quickly turn around clever explainer videos, rapidly build e-learning for mobile devices, write, record and edit podcasts, create compelling graphics, and more. Engaging learners through the use of media is what we do best. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/656381359771944973?fbclid=IwAR1vp43sLgq6BGqABBVPHEZ-X7DcRXID3OqSF7b2hoXi3aaouNk-lHXL6FcRegister

In partnership with Nava Marketing, NSBI will host an online workshop to help business leaders think through, in a systematic way, the challenges they face and how they can improvise, adapt and overcome. This will include one hour of content delivery and 20 minutes per company of mentoring/coaching. The session will be in three sections: Managing the stress of the current situation and what tangible actions you can take immediately to reduce the levels of stress all in your organization, including you as leader are experiencing What changes you should think about implementing today to help your organization survive How the landscape your business operates in will change over the next few months and years and actions you could take to help your business quickly re-orientate or pivot to not just survive but thrive. Facilitator - Permjot Valia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/permjotvalia/ Permjot is qualified in organizational stress management and has significant experience of helping companies through crisis periods.  While working in London he learned about crisis management during 9/11 with PwC and then was in a significant leadership role at a private transportation company during the terrorist incidents of July 2005 when the London transport network came to a complete halt. He co-founded […]