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Making Your Interview Process Inclusive for People with Disabilities
Making Your Interview Process Inclusive for People with Disabilities By Alita Fabiano from LRO Staffing While Canada’s unemployment rate currently sits at about 5.2%, the rate for Canadians with disabilities is nearly four times higher at 26%. It is clear that people with disabilities face systematic challenges that prevent them from partaking in our workforce.…
Read MoreCOMMON GROUND: Ottawa’s new mayor must tackle issues at the intersection of social justice, business, and labour
COMMON GROUND: Ottawa’s new mayor must tackle issues at the intersection of social justice, business, and labour By Michael Allen, Sueling Ching, Sean McKenny Ottawa is in a time of significant upheaval: we are all seeking to rebuild from the struggles of the pandemic, and residents are still recovering from the lasting impacts of the…
Read MoreBack to Business: 3 Calls to Action for Ottawa Business Leaders
Back to Business: 3 Calls to Action for Ottawa Business Leaders Dear OBOT Members,Happy fall! I hope you, your family and your employees are very well and enjoyed your summer. This is my favourite time of year – crisp weather, cozy sweaters and an exciting sense of renewal. I guess the “back to school” spirit never…
Read MoreUpskilling and Reskilling Your Team to Combat the Worker Shortage
Upskilling and Reskilling Your Team to Combat the Worker Shortage By LRO Staffing Even before the pandemic, companies in Canada were already having difficulty finding the right talent across numerous industries. While there is some debate as to what exactly has contributed to this shortage, there is no doubt that it continues to be…
Read MoreAvailable Workshops Building a Resilient and Committed Workforce On April 21, 2022 a two part workshop focused on building a resilient and committed workforce was offerred. Watch the recording and download the workshop resources to watch at your convenience! Hosted by Andrea Greenhous Part 1: 30 minutes ● Understand human motivation and what matters…
Read MoreOntario Government Launches Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate and Verify Ontario App
Ontario Government Launches Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate and Verify Ontario App The Ontario Government announced that the enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code and verification app, Verify Ontario, are available to download starting October 15, 2021. The enhanced certificates and app will help make it easier, more secure, and convenient for individuals and businesses to…
Read MoreProof of Vaccination Guidance Newsletter
Proof of Vaccination Guidance Newsletter Business Update: Ontario Releases Guidance to Support Proof of Vaccination Policy The Ontario government released the regulations and guidance for businesses and organizations to support them in implementing proof of vaccination requirements, which take effect on September 22, 2021. Requiring proof of vaccination will help increase vaccination rates, protect individuals…
Read MoreOntario Releasing Guidance to Support Proof of Vaccination Policy
Ontario Releasing Guidance to Support Proof of Vaccination Policy September 14th, 2021 Today, the Ontario government released guidance for businesses and organizations to support proof of vaccination requirements in certain settings, which takes effect on September 22, 2021. Requiring proof of vaccination will help increase vaccination rates, protect individuals in higher-risk indoor settings, and…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Survey and Next Steps | Sondage sur le vaccin contre la COVID 19 et prochaines étapes
( French version follows ) Dear Business Leaders, We continue to need your help to ensure our community members are aware of the situation and are taking all the necessary steps to reduce both risks and the spread of COVID-19. Current trends indicate that levels of COVID-19 in our community are among the highest yet since…
Read MoreWelcome 2021
Welcome 2021 Dear Members, Happy New Year. May we all enjoy a healthy and prosperous 2021, armed with many lessons learned and the knowledge that creativity, collaboration and communication are the foundation for our collective success. It has been my honour to serve our business community as the President & CEO of the Ottawa Board…
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