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SUMMARY:HR Toolkit Series- Develop Great People
DESCRIPTION:Understand the power of collaborative creation of goals with your staff to move both them and your organization forward.\n\n\nIn the seventh of an eight part workshop series\, learn how to set up and effectively execute employee development plans\, and performance reviews/feedback programs. Understand the power of collaborative creation of goals with your staff to move both them and your organization forward.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/hr-toolkit-series-develop-great-people/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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SUMMARY:New Developments & Updates on the Employment Standards Act
DESCRIPTION:New developments and recent changes to the Employment Standards Act\n\n\nNew developments and recent changes to the Employment Standards Act have meant that organizations need to continually monitor their employment law files to ensure they stay updated on the latest legal developments. This session will provide an overview of recent decisions from the courts\, new and updated employment legislation:-	New measures and updates to the Employment Standards Act –	Recent judicial decisions –	COVID-19-related amendments impacting working conditions and sick leaves-	Top takeaways for employers as we transition into 2023
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/new-developments-updates-on-the-employment-standards-act/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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SUMMARY:Content Creation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:You love running your business but the constant pull to show up on social media every day causes you stress.\n\n\nYou love running your business but the constant pull to show up on social media every day causes you stress. You’re spending far too much time and energy trying to write content for your business each and every day.  You’d rather be working IN your business\, providing your customers with your awesome products and services doing what you love.  \nImagine you no longer need to spin your wheels every day on content creation. Imagine you have your captions created ahead of time. You now have a plan so that you can post meaningful and impactful content with ease and get back to running your awesome business.  \nJoin Danielle Guetter\, Business Advisor\, on Monday April 24  from 9:00am-12:00pm for an in person workshop to map out a whole month’s worth of content specific to you and your business in just three hours. Let’s work smarter and not harder. Carving this time out of your day will set you up for a successful month ahead! \n \n \n\n\nAbout the facilitator: Danielle Guetter\, Business Advisor with Community Futures\, has been an entrepreneur since the age of 18 in several different sectors including real estate\, dog training\, kitchen renovations\, e-commerce\, coaching\, and more. She started to utilize social media as a way to connect with her ideal clients\, to empower her clients and followers\, to sell products and services\, to promote other businesses\, to tell stories of transformation and so much more. She believes that using social media effectively can broaden your market immensely. Learn some Instagram Basics to boost your confidence using this platform so that you can speak to more people and spend more of your time doing what you really love!
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/content-creation-workshop/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230419T103000
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SUMMARY:HR Toolkit Series- Get Them to Stay: Understanding Retention
DESCRIPTION:Get a better understanding on areas to focus on that are important to your employees.\n\n\nIn the sixth of an eight part workshop series\, Learn how to track your turnover rates\, and use tools to get a better understanding of what you can celebrate and areas you should focus on that are important to your employees. As a group we will go through; engagement surveys\, focus groups\, stay interviews as well as exit interviews. Learn how to properly plan\, execute and action plan results.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/hr-toolkit-series-get-them-to-stay-understanding-retention/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230418T143000
DTSTAMP:20230330T195456Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T195456Z
UID:14740-1681822800-1681828200@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:Human Rights and the Duty to Accommodate
DESCRIPTION:Learn proactive steps employers need to take to ensure they are properly accommodating employees’ needs.\n\n\nWhen it comes to employees with chronic health disabilities or family obligations\, employers need to be mindful of their duty to accommodate. This presentation will cover the proactive steps employers need to take to ensure they are properly accommodating employees’ needs to avoid future litigation\, while ensuring they are protecting their organizations’ interests. In particular\, we will review:-	The duty to accommodate in the workplace –	Accommodating employees on return from extended leaves of absence-	When and how to seek medical information from employees-	Best practices and practical tips
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/human-rights-and-the-duty-to-accommodate-3/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230417T120000
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UID:14328-1681722000-1681732800@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:Business Model Canvas with Margo Fleming
DESCRIPTION:Get hands-on with your business or business idea!\n\n\nDo you have a business idea\, but don’t where to start? Want to improve your existing business model? Join Scot McNair\, Business Analyst for an engaging\, hands on\, and in-person workshop called the Business Model Canvas! \nDuring this three-hour long workshop\, you will create a one-page working document that addresses all nine key building blocks of what it takes to run your business effectively and efficiently. It addresses who your ideal clients are\, how you deliver value through your offerings\, how your business operates in the background\, and of course\, how you earn an income doing something you love. \nUsed across all industries\, the Business Model Canvas is a tool that gives you space to test your ideas\, validate your assumptions\, and identify which resources you will need to make your business a reality.  In this workshop\, each participant will be given the time and space to work on their own business model canvas. \nThis workshop will be held at the Community Futures office in downtown Vernon located at 3105 – 33rd Street. Please proceed to 3rd Floor Kalamalka Boardroom  \nDocuments to download:  \nBusiness Canvas \nWorksheet
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/business-model-canvas-with-margo-fleming-4/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230406T120000
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UID:14710-1680775200-1680782400@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:Business Instagram 101
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes we get bogged down trying to learn social media when what we really want is to be working IN our business!\n\n\nSometimes we get bogged down trying to learn social media when what we really want is to be working IN our business! Join this workshop to learn the basics of how to use and optimize your time spent on the Instagram platform rather than posting just for the sake of posting. \nIn this workshop we will cover: \n\nHow to create an effective Bio\n\n\nExplain the features of IG (Highlights\, Stories\, Static posts\, Carousel Posts\, Reels\, Live videos) and what kind of content to post and where\nWhat Instagram is looking for when you post  (IG features like polls\, stickers\, music\, hashtags)\nHow to pick effective hashtags\nHow to create a Reel\nHow to be SOCIAL on social media (how to share other people’s content\, how to engage\, how to find ideal clients)\nFun tips and tricks\n\nBring your phone and a notebook! \n \n\n\nAbout the facilitator: Danielle Guetter\, Business Advisor with Community Futures\, has been an entrepreneur since the age of 18 in several different sectors including real estate\, dog training\, kitchen renovations\, e-commerce\, coaching\, and more. She started to utilize social media as a way to connect with her ideal clients\, to empower her clients and followers\, to sell products and services\, to promote other businesses\, to tell stories of transformation and so much more. She believes that using social media effectively can broaden your market immensely. Learn some Instagram Basics to boost your confidence using this platform so that you can speak to more people and spend more of your time doing what you really love!
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/business-instagram-101/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230405T103000
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UID:13773-1680685200-1680690600@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:HR Toolkit Series- Onboarding: Increasing Retention Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create a great first impression right from the verbal offer.\n\n\nIn the fourth of an eight part workshop series\, learn how to create a great first impression right from the verbal offer. Overview of setting up an Employee Handbook\, including what policies and procedures set up the employee and the organization for success. The importance of an employee orientation and training\, what should be included and why.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/hr-toolkit-series-onboarding-increasing-retention-part-1/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230328T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230328T153000
DTSTAMP:20230228T223902Z
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UID:14388-1680010200-1680017400@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:How Not to Get Hacked
DESCRIPTION:Join Mike Swallow from SysGen Solutions Group\, a local IT and cybersecurity provider in the Okanagan\, to learn how not to get hacked.\n\n\nCyber attacks are continually on the rise. But if your organization is prepared\, it will be protected. In this talk\, you’ll learn how to protect your business from cyber threats by applying a three-pronged approach to cybersecurity: people\, policy\, and technology.\n \n Policy is the process your business should use to prevent bad actors from accessing your data and information. Technology is the tools you use to protect against viruses\, malware and ransomware. People are the backbone of a strong cybersecurity defense. Whether you’re an employee or in a leadership position\, this webinar will help you understand the people\, policy\, and technology considerations to prevent cyber attacks.\n \nJoin Mike Swallow from SysGen Solutions Group\, a local IT and cybersecurity provider in the Okanagan\, to learn how not to get hacked.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/how-not-to-get-hacked/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230315T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230315T130000
DTSTAMP:20230222T182102Z
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UID:14199-1678883400-1678885200@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:The Employee Experience - Develop
DESCRIPTION:Learn what your employees want\, and how you can provide learning opportunities for them.\n\n\nToday’s employees crave growth! Investing in their development delivers great returns on investment . Learn what your employees want\, and how you can provide learning opportunities for them. \n________________________________________ \nThis is an online event via Zoom \n\n\n\nJohanna Currie~ \nJohanna joined Community Futures as a Business Services Advisor for WorkBC in 2022\, bringing with her over 20 years of management experience across a variety of organizations with a strong focus on the people side of business. She is passionate about supporting employers through the current labour market challenges using creative problem-solving and proactive planning.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/the-employee-experience-develop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230315T103000
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UID:13769-1678870800-1678876200@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:HR Toolkit Series- Selecting the Right People
DESCRIPTION:Interview Questions and Skills for Success\n\n\nIn the third of an eight part workshop series\, understand the effective use of tools in the pre-screen. Set yourself up with a true understanding of effective questions\, what you can’t ask\, how to interpret answers\, read applicant body language and rate your candidates. Do it right now\, and save yourself pain later.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/hr-toolkit-series-selecting-the-right-people/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230314T120000
DTSTAMP:20230221T191955Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T191955Z
UID:14175-1678788000-1678795200@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:CanadaGAP Event
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the programs and processes to take your small scale Farming Operation to the next level and expand your market reach.\n\n\nJoin a panel of Agrologists\, retailers and growers for an event to learn about the programs and processes to take your small scale Farming Operation to the next level and expand your market reach.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/canadagap-event/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230313T120000
DTSTAMP:20230209T220943Z
CREATED:20230112T165839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T220943Z
UID:13270-1678698000-1678708800@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:Business Model Canvas with Scot McNair
DESCRIPTION:Get hands-on with your business or business idea!\n\n\nDo you have a business idea\, but don’t where to start? Want to improve your existing business model? Join Scot McNair\, Business Analyst for an engaging\, hands on\, and in-person workshop called the Business Model Canvas! \nDuring this three-hour long workshop\, you will create a one-page working document that addresses all nine key building blocks of what it takes to run your business effectively and efficiently. It addresses who your ideal clients are\, how you deliver value through your offerings\, how your business operates in the background\, and of course\, how you earn an income doing something you love. \nUsed across all industries\, the Business Model Canvas is a tool that gives you space to test your ideas\, validate your assumptions\, and identify which resources you will need to make your business a reality. In this workshop\, each participant will be given the time and space to work on their own business model canvas. \nThis workshop will be held at the Community Futures office in downtown Vernon located at 3105 – 33rd Street. Please proceed to 3rd Floor Kalamalka Boardroom \nDocuments to download: \nBusiness Canvas \nWorksheet
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/business-model-canvas-with-margo-fleming-3/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230308T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230308T103000
DTSTAMP:20230210T172753Z
CREATED:20230210T172753Z
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UID:13765-1678266000-1678271400@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:HR Toolkit Series- Expand Your Candidate Pool
DESCRIPTION:Create an engaging job posting that does not paint you in a corner and expands your pool of candidates.\n\n\nIn the second of an eight part workshop series\, get creative and dive into what your business actual needs are when it comes to staffing. Learn how to job carve when the opportunity arises. Create an engaging job posting that does not paint you into a corner\, one that opens you up to an expanded pool of candidates and helps you stand out from others.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/hr-toolkit-series-expand-your-candidate-pool/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230301T103000
DTSTAMP:20230202T221238Z
CREATED:20230202T003014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T221238Z
UID:13419-1677661200-1677666600@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:HR Toolkit Series- Getting your business ready and plan the roles you need
DESCRIPTION:Workshop 1- Getting your business ready and plan the roles you need\n\n\nHR Toolkit Series \nThis Workshop series is 8 parts and is designed to take employers through pieces of an HR Toolkit that are vital to having a successful business.  No matter if you looking to polish skills and implement it all or need to fill a gap or two\, these workshops give you the tools and resources you need to hire\, train and retain staff in today’s labor market. Register for just one or two or join us for the entire series and create an HR toolkit specific to your business. \nWorkshop 1-Getting your business ready and plan the roles you need- March 1st 9 am-10:30 am \nGain a better understanding of your internal culture\, and set yourself up to create an action plan to focus on opportunities and celebrate your strengths. Learn the importance of having structured job descriptions and review templates for creating them.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/hr-toolkit-series-getting-your-business-ready-and-plan-the-roles-you-need/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230227T120000
DTSTAMP:20230202T184154Z
CREATED:20230201T221427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T184154Z
UID:13407-1677488400-1677499200@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:Social Media Content Planning
DESCRIPTION:In-person workshop to map out a whole month’s worth of content specific to you and your business in just three hours.\n\n\nYou love running your business but the constant pull to show up on social media every day causes you stress. You’re spending far too much time and energy planning and creating content for your business each and every day.  You’d rather be working IN your business\, providing your customers with your awesome products and services doing what you love. \nImagine you no longer need to spin your wheels every day on content creation. Imagine you have it all mapped out. You now have a plan so that you can post meaningful content with ease and get back to running your awesome business. \nJoin Danielle Guetter\, Business Advisor\, on February 27 from 9:00am-12:00pm for an in person workshop to map out a whole month’s worth of content specific to you and your business in just three hours. Let’s work smarter and not harder. Carving this time out of your day will set you up for a successful month ahead!
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/social-media-content-planning/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230222T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230222T120000
DTSTAMP:20230118T193612Z
CREATED:20230110T234332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T193612Z
UID:13239-1677056400-1677067200@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:Recruitment & Retention: How to Find and Keep Staff in 2023
DESCRIPTION:How to Find and Keep Staff in 2023\n\n\nIn this workshop\, participants will discuss the current labour market and the challenges it creates for businesses in the North Okanagan. \nParticipants will identify creative and effective ways to recruit employees to fill vacancies. They will gain further understanding of organizational best practices when it comes to employee retention and its effects on staffing. \n__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nThis is an in-person event at the Community Futures North Okanagan Office\, 3105-33rd Street (downtown Vernon). Space is limited. \n\n\n\nJohanna Currie~ \n Johanna joined Community Futures in 2022 bringing with her over 20 years of management experience across a variety of organizations with a strong focus on the people side of business. She is passionate about supporting employers through the current labour market challenges through creative problem-solving and proactive planning.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/recruitment-retention-how-to-find-and-keep-staff-in-2023/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230213T120000
DTSTAMP:20230118T193053Z
CREATED:20230112T165005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T193053Z
UID:13266-1676278800-1676289600@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:Business Model Canvas with Johanna Currie
DESCRIPTION:Get hands-on with your business or business idea!\n\n\nDo you have a business idea\, but don’t where to start? Want to improve your existing business model? Join Johanna Currie\, Business Advisor\, for an engaging\, hands on\, and in-person workshop called the Business Model Canvas! \nDuring this three-hour long workshop\, you will create a one-page working document that addresses all nine key building blocks of what it takes to run your business effectively and efficiently. It addresses who your ideal clients are\, how you deliver value through your offerings\, how your business operates in the background\, and of course\, how you earn an income doing something you love. \nUsed across all industries\, the Business Model Canvas is a tool that gives you space to test your ideas\, validate your assumptions\, and identify which resources you will need to make your business a reality. In this workshop\, each participant will be given the time and space to work on their own business model canvas. \nThis workshop will be held at the Community Futures office in downtown Vernon located at 3105 – 33rd Street. Please proceed to 3rd Flr Kalamalka Boardroom \nDocuments to download: \nBusiness Canvas \nWorksheet
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/business-model-canvas-with-johanna-currie-2/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230125T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230125T130000
DTSTAMP:20230109T222341Z
CREATED:20230109T222341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T222341Z
UID:13227-1674649800-1674651600@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:The Employee Experience - Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Satisfied Employees are good\, Engaged employees are better!\n\n\nSatisfied Employees are good\, Engaged employees are better! Join us to learn the difference and how you can engage your staff for better retention and increased profitability. \n________________________________________ \nThis is an online event via Zoom \n\n\n\nJohanna Currie~ \nJohanna joined Community Futures as a Business Services Advisor for WorkBC in 2022\, bringing with her over 20 years of management experience across a variety of organizations with a strong focus on the people side of business. She is passionate about supporting employers through the current labour market challenges using creative problem-solving and proactive planning.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/the-employee-experience-engagement/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230109T120000
DTSTAMP:20221202T001712Z
CREATED:20221202T001712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T001712Z
UID:13092-1673254800-1673265600@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:Business Model Canvas with Scot McNair
DESCRIPTION:Get hands-on with your business or business idea!\n\n\nDo you have a business idea\, but don’t where to start? Want to improve your existing business model? Join Scot McNair\, Loans Coordinator\, for an engaging\, hands on\, and in-person workshop called the Business Model Canvas! \nDuring this three-hour long workshop\, you will create a one-page working document that addresses all nine key building blocks of what it takes to run your business effectively and efficiently. It addresses who your ideal clients are\, how you deliver value through your offerings\, how your business operates in the background\, and of course\, how you earn an income doing something you love. \nUsed across all industries\, the Business Model Canvas is a tool that gives you space to test your ideas\, validate your assumptions\, and identify which resources you will need to make your business a reality.  In this workshop\, each participant will be given the time and space to work on their own business model canvas. \nThis workshop will be held at the Community Futures office in downtown Vernon located at 3105 – 33rd Street. Please proceed to 3rd Flr Kalamalka Boardroom  \nDocuments to download:  \nBusiness Canvas \nWorksheet
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/business-model-canvas-with-scot-mcnair-3/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221212T120000
DTSTAMP:20221026T222414Z
CREATED:20221026T222402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T222414Z
UID:12950-1670835600-1670846400@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:Business Model Canvas with Danielle Guetter
DESCRIPTION:Get hands-on with your business or business idea!\n\n\nDo you have a business idea\, but don’t where to start? Want to improve your existing business model? Join Danielle Guetter\, Business Services Advisor\, for an engaging\, hands on\, and in-person workshop called the Business Model Canvas! \nDuring this three-hour long workshop\, you will create a one-page working document that addresses all nine key building blocks of what it takes to run your business effectively and efficiently. It addresses who your ideal clients are\, how you deliver value through your offerings\, how your business operates in the background\, and of course\, how you earn an income doing something you love. \nUsed across all industries\, the Business Model Canvas is a tool that gives you space to test your ideas\, validate your assumptions\, and identify which resources you will need to make your business a reality.  In this workshop\, each participant will be given the time and space to work on their own business model canvas. \nThis workshop will be held at the Community Futures office in downtown Vernon located at 3105 – 33rd Street. Please proceed to 3rd Flr Kalamalka Boardroom  \nDocuments to download:  \nBusiness Canvas \nWorksheet
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/business-model-canvas-with-danielle-guetter-2/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221130T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221130T123000
DTSTAMP:20221031T214803Z
CREATED:20221031T214803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T214803Z
UID:12973-1669800600-1669811400@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:Recruitment & Retention: How to Find and Keep Staff
DESCRIPTION:How to Find and Keep Staff\n\n\nIn this workshop\, participants will discuss the current labour market and the challenges it creates for businesses in the North Okanagan. \nParticipants will identify creative and effective ways to recruit employees to fill vacancies. They will gain further understanding of organizational best practices when it comes to employee retention and its effects on staffing.   \n__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nThis is an in-person event at the Community Futures North Okanagan Office\, 3105-33rd Street\, 3rd flr Kalamalka Boardroom (downtown Vernon). Space is limited. \n\n\n\nJohanna Currie~ \nJohanna joined Community Futures as a Business Services Advisor for WorkBC in 2022\, bringing with her over 20 years of management experience across a variety of organizations with a strong focus on the people side of business. She is passionate about supporting employers through the current labour market challenges with creative problem-solving and proactive planning.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/recruitment-retention-how-to-find-and-keep-staff/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221123T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221123T130000
DTSTAMP:20221027T181208Z
CREATED:20221018T171009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T181208Z
UID:12905-1669206600-1669208400@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:The Employee Experience - Onboarding
DESCRIPTION:Learn the importance of having an effective onboarding process and the role it plays in the success and retention of your employees.\n\n\nThe Employee Experience – Onboarding: We never get a second chance to make a first impression\, learn the importance of having an effective onboarding process and the role it plays in the success and retention of your employees \n________________________________________ \nThis is an online event via Zoom \n\n\n\nJohanna Currie~ \nJohanna joined Community Futures as a Business Services Advisor for WorkBC in 2022\, bringing with her over 20 years of management experience across a variety of organizations with a strong focus on the people side of business. She is passionate about supporting employers through the current labour market challenges using creative problem-solving and proactive planning.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/the-employee-experience-onboarding/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221116T110000
DTSTAMP:20221031T212111Z
CREATED:20221031T212111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T212111Z
UID:12969-1668592800-1668596400@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:Human Rights and the Duty to Accommodate
DESCRIPTION:When it comes to employees with chronic health disabilities or family obligations\, employers need to be mindful of their duty to accommodate\n\n\nHuman rights is a potential minefield for employers with more than 60% of all complaints relating to discrimination in employment.   \nThis presentation will cover the proactive steps employers need to take to ensure they are properly accommodating employees’ needs to avoid future litigation\, while ensuring they are protecting their organizations’ interests. In particular\, we will review:\n \n–	The duty to accommodate in the workplace\n \n–	Accommodating employees on return from extended leaves of absence\n \n–	When and how to seek medical information from employees\n \n–	Best practices and practical tips\n \n \nJoin employment lawyer Kelsey Wheelhouse for a free workshop November 16 at 10:00am to discuss the proactive steps employers need to take to ensure they are properly accommodating employees’ needs in the workplace\, while protecting the organization’s interests. This workshop is designed for employers of all kinds (big and small) and human resource professionals.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/human-rights-and-the-duty-to-accommodate-2/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221107T120000
DTSTAMP:20221013T161808Z
CREATED:20221013T161808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T161808Z
UID:12869-1667811600-1667822400@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:Business Model Canvas with Brenda Lyon
DESCRIPTION:Get hands-on with your business or business idea!\n\n\nDo you have a business idea\, but don’t where to start? Want to improve your existing business model? Join Brenda Lyon\, Business Services Advisor\, for an engaging\, hands on\, and in-person workshop called the Business Model Canvas! \nDuring this three-hour long workshop\, you will create a one-page working document that addresses all nine key building blocks of what it takes to run your business effectively and efficiently. It addresses who your ideal clients are\, how you deliver value through your offerings\, how your business operates in the background\, and of course\, how you earn an income doing something you love. \nUsed across all industries\, the Business Model Canvas is a tool that gives you space to test your ideas\, validate your assumptions\, and identify which resources you will need to make your business a reality.  In this workshop\, each participant will be given the time and space to work on their own business model canvas. \nThis workshop will be held at the Community Futures office in downtown Vernon located at 3105 – 33rd Street. Please proceed to 3rd Flr Kalamalka Boardroom  \nDocuments to download:  \nBusiness Canvas \nWorksheet
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/business-model-canvas-with-brenda-lyon-5/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221020T130000
DTSTAMP:20221006T204349Z
CREATED:20221006T204349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T204349Z
UID:12826-1666267200-1666270800@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:Build Your Presence: Marketing Tips for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to maximize your marketing presence\n\n\nTorrie Silverthorn \nWith 10+ years experience in marketing and tourism\, I’ve had the good fortune of working with organizations of all sizes and scope. As a results-oriented team lead\, I thrive in fast-paced environments that are both collaborative and creative. I pride myself on being a confident presenter and an attentive listener. \nSpecialties include marketing strategy development\, project management\, digital marketing\, media buying\, public and media relations\, board relations\, stakeholder engagement and communications.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/build-your-presence-marketing-tips-for-small-business/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221018T130000
DTSTAMP:20221005T151759Z
CREATED:20221005T151759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T151759Z
UID:12816-1666094400-1666098000@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:Activate the Leader Within
DESCRIPTION:In this virtual workshop\, you will collect tools and strategies that you can put in place right away\n\n\nDid you know that every single person has the capacity to be a great leader? Even if  you don’t consider yourself a leader\, you truly do have the capacity to lead yourself\, your business\, or your team in an incredible way. But what does it take to be a great leader? In this virtual workshop\, you will collect tools and strategies that you can put in place right away to ensure that you are leading yourself and others in a way that feels totally aligned which translates to happy clients\, staff\, and most importantly –  a satisfied and successful YOU! \nDanielle Guetter \nDanielle Guetter is passionate about entrepreneurship\, all things business\, and doing what you love to do every day through your work. She joined the Business Services team with Community Futures in 2021 with the mission to support as many local entrepreneurs as possible. Danielle loves working with business owners at all stages from starting up to succession planning and everything in between. Danielle has run both product and service-based businesses over the past 20 years and is excited to bring her enthusiasm and experience to the business owners here in the North Okanagan.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/activate-the-leader-within/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221017T120000
DTSTAMP:20220922T215154Z
CREATED:20220922T215154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T215154Z
UID:12756-1665997200-1666008000@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:Business Model Canvas with Margo Fleming
DESCRIPTION:Get hands-on with your business or business idea!\n\n\nDo you have a business idea\, but don’t where to start? Want to improve your existing business model? Join Margo Fleming\, Business Services Advisor\, for an engaging\, hands on\, and in-person workshop called the Business Model Canvas! \nDuring this three-hour long workshop\, you will create a one-page working document that addresses all nine key building blocks of what it takes to run your business effectively and efficiently. It addresses who your ideal clients are\, how you deliver value through your offerings\, how your business operates in the background\, and of course\, how you earn an income doing something you love. \nUsed across all industries\, the Business Model Canvas is a tool that gives you space to test your ideas\, validate your assumptions\, and identify which resources you will need to make your business a reality.  In this workshop\, each participant will be given the time and space to work on their own business model canvas. \nThis workshop will be held at the Community Futures office in downtown Vernon located at 3105 – 33rd Street. Please proceed to 3rd Flr Kalamalka Boardroom  \nDocuments to download:  \nBusiness Canvas \nWorksheet
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/business-model-canvas-with-margo-fleming-2/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220928T103000
DTSTAMP:20220922T223845Z
CREATED:20220922T223845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T223845Z
UID:12760-1664355600-1664361000@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:An Untapped Labour Market
DESCRIPTION:Hiring and the Untapped Labour Market\n\n\nMove your business forward by tapping into the untapped labour pools within the North Okanagan. Learn about the benefits that come with being an inclusive employer and the tools and resources available to create an environment were individuals and business thrive. \nJoin us for this engaging workshop where we will guide you through best practices for connecting with the people currently looking for work in the North Okanagan. \n__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nThis is an in-person event at the Community Futures North Okanagan Office\, 3105-33rd Street\,   3rd flr Kalamalka Boardroom(downtown Vernon). Space is limited. \n\n\n\nJohanna Currie~ \nJohanna joined Community Futures as a Business Services Advisor for WorkBC in 2022\, bringing with her over 20 years of management experience across a variety of organizations with a strong focus on the people side of business. She is passionate about supporting employers through the current labour market challenges using creative problem-solving and proactive planning.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/an-untapped-labour-market/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220927T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220927T123000
DTSTAMP:20220809T215847Z
CREATED:20220809T215847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T215847Z
UID:12571-1664271000-1664281800@www.futuresbc.com
SUMMARY:Recruitment & Retention: How to Find and Keep Staff in 2022
DESCRIPTION:How to Find and Keep Staff in 2022\n\n\nIn this workshop\, participants will discuss the current labour market and the challenges it creates for businesses in the North Okanagan. \nParticipants will identify creative and effective ways to recruit employees to fill vacancies. They will gain further understanding of organizational best practices when it comes to employee retention and its effects on staffing.   \n__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nThis is an in-person event at the Community Futures North Okanagan Office\, 3105-33rd Street\, 3rd flr Kalamalka Boardroom (downtown Vernon). Space is limited. \n\n\n\nJohanna Currie~ \nJohanna joined Community Futures as a Business Services Advisor for WorkBC in 2022\, bringing with her over 20 years of management experience across a variety of organizations with a strong focus on the people side of business. She is passionate about supporting employers through the current labour market challenges with creative problem-solving and proactive planning.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/recruitment-retention-how-to-find-and-keep-staff-in-2022-3/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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