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Embracing Inclusive Recruitment: Insights from the December CODE Workshop
The second CODE workshop of the season, hosted by The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, focused on a vital topic for today’s workforce: Inclusive Recruitment. Designed to help businesses navigate the…
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Canadian Survey on Business Conditions Q1 Findings
4-minute read Costs and labour issues continue to be the biggest business obstacles for Canadian businesses, according to survey of 16K businesses The Canadian Chamber of Commerce Business Data Lab…
Workplace Accommodations & Best Practices for Ramadan
4-minute Read Updated: March 11, 2024 In this article read: What is Ramadan Workplace Accommodations and Best Practices Ways to Support What is Ramadan? Ramadan marks as one of the…
Why do we want things?
3-minute read Written by Jess Borys, Communications Manager Think about your last couple of purchases. Why did you buy them? Were you influenced in some way? Chances are you were–…
CODE Conference Q&A with Anne-Marie Pham
3-minute read Ahead of our CODE Conference on May 3rd, we sat down with our Morning Keynote, Anne-Marie Pham, CEO of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, to discuss…
Manitoba’s 2023 budget: A small, but positive step forward towards strategy
4-minute read Written by Kerry Harris, Director of Policy & Engagement For over a decade, The Chamber has led the calls for the province to undertake meaningful tax reform, in…
February Luncheon Recap: The Secret to Community-Led Growth
3-minute read Written by Keanna Kennington, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Our February Luncheon was centred around community and how it can help you grow your business. On February 16, we…
Healthy Workplaces: The WCB’s Return to Work Basics course is back
Healthy Workplaces March 2023 Feature Article provided by Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba After more than a two-year hiatus, the WCB’s Return to Work Basics workshop is back and already…
City Budget 2023– A Promising Outlook
4-minute read Written by Kerry Harris, Director of Policy & Engagement Reflecting many of The Chamber’s Performance Playbook: 2022 Civic Election recommendations, the City’s proposed 2023 budget released earlier this…
Sustainability Spotlight – Vibes Energy Inc.
Written by Casey Clair, Energy & Climate Advocate 5-minute read Community-based sustainability is a key strategy in developing flourishing eco-conscious businesses. At The Chamber, it is important for us to…
Manitoba Immigration Programs to Address Labour Shortages
3-minute read Written by: Jamil Ahmed, Policy & Research Analyst Manitoba’s labour market faces a shortage of skilled workers despite having more job vacancies than in any previous quarter. Our…
Community-Led Growth
3-minute read Written by Jess Borys, Communications Manager From a young age, Erin Blaskie had a very entrepreneurial spirit. She was only six years old when her father gifted her…
5 reasons to choose energy efficiency
5-minute read Written by Casey Clair, Energy & Climate Advocate Are you thinking about incorporating energy-efficient upgrades into your business? There are many advantages when upgrading your building’s existing lighting,…
150 Member Stories: I AM LOVE Project
“We were on seven billboards, twenty-one bus shelters, CTV, Global Radio, Pinterest ads, Facebook, all of that. The power of marketing means so much to the organization. As a result,…
Banning Replacement Workers: Concern for Employers in All Jurisdictions?
4-minute read Written by: Jamil Ahmed, Policy & Research Analyst We have put together two articles that provide an overview of two closely intertwined economic indicators: inflation and unemployment in Manitoba…
Overview of Inflation & Labour Force in Manitoba
4-minute read Written by Jamil Ahmed, Policy & Research Analyst We have put together two articles that provide an overview of two closely intertwined economic indicators: inflation and unemployment in Manitoba…
January Luncheon Recap: Creating Mentally Safe Spaces in the Workplace
5-minute read Written by Keanna Kennington, Marketing and Communications Coordinator It might not surprise you that January can take a toll on one’s mental health, an essential discussion in today’s…
Celebrating Black History today and every day
6.2 minute read February marks Black History Month and the theme for 2023 is: Ours to Tell. Black History Month is a time for Canadians to celebrate the achievements and…
Key Takeaways from CAMH’s Mental Health Playbook for Business Leaders
7-minute Read Written by Mahrukh Ali Aziz, DEI Coordinator This article features: 5 Recommendations outlined in CAMH’s Mental Health Playbook for Business Leaders How you can leverage the Newcomer Employment…
Pre-Election Window is now Open
Written by Chris Minaker, Vice President, Policy and Engagement 5-minute read Opening the window in the middle of January is usually a bad idea. But with a provincial election around…
Normalizers In Chief
3-minute read Written by Jess Borys, Communications Manager Now more than ever, workplaces need to talk about and address mental health challenges. As a leader in your organization, what can…
Tips for Winter-Proofing your Business
Written by Casey Clair, Energy & Climate Advocate 5-minute read Winter is here. That’s why The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce and Efficiency Manitoba want you to conserve heat and money…
