• HR Toolkit Series- Increase Retention Through Effective Onboarding Part 1

    Community Futures North Okanagan 3105 33 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9P7, Vernon, BC, CA

    Create a great first impression upon right from the verbal offer and set your employees up for success.This is the first of two parts covering the onboarding process. 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… Continue Reading HR Toolkit Series- Increase Retention Through Effective Onboarding Part 1

  • HR Toolkit Series- Increase Retention Through Effective Onboarding Part 2

    Community Futures North Okanagan 3105 33 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9P7, Vernon, BC, CA

    Create a great first impression upon right from the verbal offer and set your employees up for success.This is the second of the two part series covering the onboarding process. 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… Continue Reading HR Toolkit Series- Increase Retention Through Effective Onboarding Part 2

  • Business Model Canvas with Erin Jones

    Community Futures North Okanagan 3105 33 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9P7, Vernon, BC, CA

    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 Erin Jones, Business 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 that… Continue Reading Business Model Canvas with Erin Jones

  • HR Toolkit Series- Get Them to Stay – Understanding Retention

    Community Futures North Okanagan 3105 33 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9P7, Vernon, BC, CA

    Learn how to properly plan, execute and action plan results.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… Continue Reading HR Toolkit Series- Get Them to Stay – Understanding Retention

  • HR Toolkit Series- Develop Great People

    Community Futures North Okanagan 3105 33 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9P7, Vernon, BC, CA

    Learn how to set up and effectively execute employee development plans, and performance review/feedback programs.Collaborative creation of goals with your staff to move both them and your organization forward.

  • Intro to Bookkeeping Workshop

    Community Futures North Okanagan 3105 33 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9P7, Vernon, BC, CA

    This workshop will review sales and income, delve into what expenses can and can't be used, and discuss employees vs. subcontractorsThis workshop will review sales and income, delve into what expenses can and can't be used, and discuss employees vs. subcontractors. You'll also receive important information about the correct time to establish GST and PST… Continue Reading Intro to Bookkeeping Workshop

  • HR Toolkit Series- Performance Management

    Community Futures North Okanagan 3105 33 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9P7, Vernon, BC, CA

    Understanding the importance of setting expectations and holding people accountable to those expectations.Understanding the importance of setting expectations and holding people accountable to those expectations. Stages of performance management and the importance of each step and the balance of both constructive and appreciative feedback to better your employees, and your organization 

  • Business Model Canvas with Margo Fleming

    Community Futures North Okanagan 3105 33 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9P7, Vernon, BC, CA

    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? Margo Fleming, Business 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 that addresses… Continue Reading Business Model Canvas with Margo Fleming

  • Business Model Canvas with Scot McNair

    Community Futures North Okanagan 3105 33 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9P7, Vernon, BC, CA

    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? 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 addresses… Continue Reading Business Model Canvas with Scot McNair

  • From Hello to Goodbye – Employment Law Basics

    Community Futures North Okanagan 3105 33 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9P7, Vernon, BC, CA

    Employment law basics for all stages of the employment relationshipJoin Pamela Connolly from Nixon Wenger for a session on Employment Law basics.The session will cover:What are key aspects of the Employment Standards Act that every employer should know?How can you improve your company’s hiring practices?What are common pitfalls when ending employment?How does B.C.’s new Pay… Continue Reading From Hello to Goodbye – Employment Law Basics

  • Business Model Canvas with Erin Jones

    Community Futures North Okanagan 3105 33 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9P7, Vernon, BC, CA

    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 Erin Jones, Business 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 that… Continue Reading Business Model Canvas with Erin Jones

  • Business Model Canvas with Margo Fleming

    Community Futures North Okanagan 3105 33 Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9P7, Vernon, BC, CA

    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 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 that… Continue Reading Business Model Canvas with Margo Fleming