Learn about the programs and processes to take your small scale Farming Operation to the next level and expand your market reach.Join 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.
Interview Questions and Skills for SuccessIn 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… Continue Reading HR Toolkit Series- Selecting the Right People
Learn what your employees want, and how you can provide learning opportunities for them.Today'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.________________________________________This is an online event via ZoomJohanna Currie~Johanna joined Community Futures as a Business Services… Continue Reading The Employee Experience – Develop
Join Mike Swallow from SysGen Solutions Group, a local IT and cybersecurity provider in the Okanagan, to learn how not to get hacked.Cyber 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… Continue Reading How Not to Get Hacked
Learn how to create a great first impression right from the verbal offer.In 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.… Continue Reading HR Toolkit Series- Onboarding: Increasing Retention Part 1
Sometimes we get bogged down trying to learn social media when what we really want is to be working IN our business!Sometimes 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… Continue Reading Business Instagram 101
Get hands-on with your business or business idea!Do 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!During this three-hour long workshop, you will create a one-page working document that… Continue Reading Business Model Canvas with Margo Fleming
Learn proactive steps employers need to take to ensure they are properly accommodating employees’ needs.When 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… Continue Reading Human Rights and the Duty to Accommodate
Get a better understanding on areas to focus on that are important to your employees.In 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.… Continue Reading HR Toolkit Series- Get Them to Stay: Understanding Retention
You love running your business but the constant pull to show up on social media every day causes you stress.You 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… Continue Reading Content Creation Workshop
New developments and recent changes to the Employment Standards ActNew 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… Continue Reading New Developments & Updates on the Employment Standards Act
Understand the power of collaborative creation of goals with your staff to move both them and your organization forward.In 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… Continue Reading HR Toolkit Series- Develop Great People
About Community Futures
From our office in downtown Vernon, Community Futures North Okanagan offers employment, business and economic development services to help residents build their future and the community. We service Armstrong, Coldstream, Enderby, Grindrod, Lavington, Lumby, Mara, Okanagan Indian Band, Spallumcheen, Splatsin and Vernon.
