How to Find and Keep Staff in 2022In this workshop, participants will discuss the current labour market and the challenges it creates for businesses in the North Okanagan.Participants 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… Continue Reading Recruitment & Retention: How to Find and Keep Staff in 2022
Hiring and the Untapped Labour MarketMove 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.Join us for this engaging workshop where we will guide… Continue Reading An Untapped Labour Market
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 Margo Fleming, Business Services Advisor, 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… Continue Reading Business Model Canvas with Margo Fleming
In this virtual workshop, you will collect tools and strategies that you can put in place right awayDid 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… Continue Reading Activate the Leader Within
Learn how to maximize your marketing presenceTorrie SilverthornWith 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… Continue Reading Build Your Presence: Marketing Tips for Small Business
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 Brenda Lyon, Business Services Advisor, 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… Continue Reading Business Model Canvas with Brenda Lyon
When it comes to employees with chronic health disabilities or family obligations, employers need to be mindful of their duty to accommodateHuman rights is a potential minefield for employers with more than 60% of all complaints relating to discrimination in employment. This presentation will cover the proactive steps employers need to take to ensure they… Continue Reading Human Rights and the Duty to Accommodate
Learn the importance of having an effective onboarding process and the role it plays in the success and retention of your employees. The 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… Continue Reading The Employee Experience – Onboarding
How to Find and Keep StaffIn this workshop, participants will discuss the current labour market and the challenges it creates for businesses in the North Okanagan.Participants 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… Continue Reading Recruitment & Retention: How to Find and Keep Staff
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 Danielle Guetter, Business Services Advisor, 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… Continue Reading Business Model Canvas with Danielle Guetter
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, Loans Coordinator, 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 Scot McNair
Satisfied Employees are good, Engaged employees are better!Satisfied 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.________________________________________This is an online event via ZoomJohanna Currie~Johanna joined Community Futures as a Business Services Advisor for WorkBC in 2022, bringing with… Continue Reading The Employee Experience – Engagement
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.
