Moncton Workforce Summit Will Help Businesses Solve Labour Shortages
Organizers of the November 12-13 event don’t want employers to walk away without some actionable solutions to the labour force challenge that’s been giving them headaches.
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Northeast Nutrition Showcases $20.3-Million Worth Of Upgrades At Truro Feed Mill
The investments in increased capacity of the mill that produces salmon feed for Cooke Aquaculture’s operations in Atlantic Canada and Maine is part of a $112-million capital investment plan for Nova Scotia operations.
Sandra Irving Being Honoured With Canadian Red Cross Power Of Humanity Award
Irving and her husband Arthur have now both been honoured with the same award for their charitable work. “It’s uncommon to have a husband and wife win the same award, but it’s based on absolute merit,” says Red Cross provincial director Bill Lawlor.
Port Saint John Events Serve Up The Best Food Uptown Saint John Has To Offer
When you go to an event at Port Saint John’s cruise terminals, you’re getting the best of what it has to offer like great views of the harbour from main rooms and rooftop patios. You also get the best of a taste of the uptown’s food scene through partnerships with the city centre’s most popular restaurants.
Here’s How Small And Medium Size Companies Can Recruit And Retain The Best Workers
With a smaller team to rely on and fewer resources to devote to hiring, any position unfilled is a strain on productivity. So it’s not surprising that the shortage of qualified labour is one of their most pressing concerns.
N.B. Will Double The Amount Of Conserve Land And Freshwater To 10 Percent
The provincial government will engage with natural resource industries, First Nations and conservation organizations to develop a plan for achieving that target
James McKenna Wonders, Where Have All The Workers Gone?
The owner of Glenwood Kitchen in Shediac is one of the business leaders taking part in Workforce Summit 20/20, an event in Moncton in November to brainstorm ways to address the labour shortage in the province.
Cannabis NB Cuts Store Managers
The retailer has cut eight management positions in a restructuring move which impacts stores across the province.
Cannabis-Related Incidents Most Prevalent In Hospitality Businesses
A new study by CFIB found that less than 10 per cent of businesses generally, and 16 per cent of hospitality ones, are having to do things like chat with an employee because they appeared to be under the influence.
Moncton Researchers Say Physical Activity And Good Nutrition During Childhood Key To Healthier Adulthood
How is playing outside related to mental health and prevention of diseases like diabetes? Well, a team of researchers at the Université de Moncton and Centre de formation médicale du N.-B. has been looking into the link between physical activity and health – both physical and mental – in children and young adults.
