Wanted: Government Vision for Small Business
A survey of CFIB members reveals dramatic differences from province to province in how small business owners perceive their provincial governments’ vision to support entrepreneurship. Wanted:...
View ArticleSmall Business, Big Investment: Improving Training for Tomorrow’s Workforce
Training is an essential tool for Canada’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The vast majority of Canada’s smallest businesses train their employees by investing $31,238 on average each year....
View ArticleTaking the Temporary out of the TFW program
CFIB calls for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) to be replaced with a stronger solution to address permanent labour shortages. Geared towards entry-level workers, CFIB’s proposed...
View ArticleAlberta Municipal Spending Report 2015
The 2015 Alberta Municipal Spending report analyzes municipal operating spending by local governments in Alberta and shows that operating spending from 2003 to 2013 increased by 82 per cent, compared...
View ArticleDebunking Minimum Wage Myths
CFIB’s minimum wage myth-busting research reveals that minimum wage increases are not effective. Not only does a minimum wage increase kill jobs, minimum wage earners also do not receive the full...
View Article4 Signs Your Employee May Be Suffering From Mental Illness
Your employee’s well-being is important to the success of your business. With 40% of short and long-term disability claims relating to mental-health, it’s important as an employer to be able to...
View ArticleAlberta's minimum wage is going up on October 1, 2017
Alberta's general minimum wage increases by $1.40 per hour to $13.60. Weekly and monthly minimum wages used by certain professions will rise to $542/week for salespersons and $2,582/month for domestic...
View ArticleAlcohol at office holiday parties: lively or liability?
Alcohol can be a festive addition to company parties but can also be a liability. Here are some precautions to consider!
View ArticleEmployment changes coming soon!
New employment reforms will come into effect January 1, 2018. Is your small business ready for these changes?
View ArticleAre You Prepared For January 1 Alberta Employment Law Changes?
This webinar is designed to give small business owners like you and HR professionals the information they need to ensure that their business complies with the new legislative landscape.
View ArticleWanted: Government Vision for Small Business
A survey of CFIB members reveals dramatic differences from province to province in how small business owners perceive their provincial governments’ vision to support entrepreneurship. Wanted:...
View ArticleSmall Business, Big Investment: Improving Training for Tomorrow’s Workforce
Training is an essential tool for Canada’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The vast majority of Canada’s smallest businesses train their employees by investing $31,238 on average each year....
View ArticleTaking the Temporary out of the TFW program
CFIB calls for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) to be replaced with a stronger solution to address permanent labour shortages. Geared towards entry-level workers, CFIB’s proposed...
View ArticleAlberta Municipal Spending Report 2015
The 2015 Alberta Municipal Spending report analyzes municipal operating spending by local governments in Alberta and shows that operating spending from 2003 to 2013 increased by 82 per cent, compared...
View ArticleDebunking Minimum Wage Myths
CFIB’s minimum wage myth-busting research reveals that minimum wage increases are not effective. Not only does a minimum wage increase kill jobs, minimum wage earners also do not receive the full...
View Article4 Signs Your Employee May Be Suffering From Mental Illness
Your employee’s well-being is important to the success of your business. With 40% of short and long-term disability claims relating to mental-health, it’s important as an employer to be able to...
View ArticleAlberta's minimum wage is going up on October 1, 2017
Alberta's general minimum wage increases by $1.40 per hour to $13.60. Weekly and monthly minimum wages used by certain professions will rise to $542/week for salespersons and $2,582/month for domestic...
View ArticleAlcohol at office holiday parties: lively or liability?
Alcohol can be a festive addition to company parties but can also be a liability. Here are some precautions to consider!
View ArticleEmployment changes coming soon!
New employment reforms will come into effect January 1, 2018. Is your small business ready for these changes?
View ArticleAre You Prepared For January 1 Alberta Employment Law Changes?
This webinar is designed to give small business owners like you and HR professionals the information they need to ensure that their business complies with the new legislative landscape.
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