Despite efforts to increase gender parity in the workplace, organizations still face barriers to achieving equity. In Canada, only 36.9% of management positions are held by female employees.Women make up just 19.5% of the board members for Canada’s top 500 companies. While diversity in the workplace is important, research has also shown that women in [...]
The past 3 months have been surreal. Being in quarantine isn’t something I ever expected to experience, but here we are. But I have to say-these past 3 months have come with a silver lining or two. The thing that I didn’t expect was the number of people that reached out to say hello,to see [...]
The Women's Business Network has been proud to sponsor three annual scholarships for female students in recognition of scholastic and leadership achievements. The Scholarship Fund is generously sponsored by the accounting firm Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative (formerly Collins Barrow National Cooperative Incorporated) and is divided into three categories: 1. A scholarship for entry level applicants [...]
Article: Provided by Alison Kelly-Quesnel, SupperWorks There’s nothing more precious than time spent with your loved ones. During the holidays, it’s such a joy to gather, talk, laugh, and share food with our nearest and dearest…except when it isn’t. In the context of your already-busy existence, last-minute shopping, elaborate menus, and picture-perfect table settings [...]
Chantal Lancaster, Creative Thinker & Designer, blacmao 1. In 140 characters, describe your business. Blackmao is a small group of creative thinkers that develop interesting, nimble and fresh brand marketing campaigns. Supported by a large network of talented writers, strategists, photographers, illustrators, and videographers, we embrace all tactics and media to deliver brilliant [...]
Daniela Testolini, Owner, eTrue Media 1. Describe your business in 140 characters eTrue Media makes videos that get you more customers without your needing to work longer and harder. 2. What business advice would you give today to your 20 year-old self? Don’t listen to others and act now. I remember when I [...]
Melanie Murphy, Owner, Bright Future Developments (BFD Inc.) 1. In one sentence, describe your business. Helping clients meet their promotional products needs is what we do. Think 'swag' - corporate gifts, trade show items, clothing, and more. 2. What business advice would you give your 20 year-old self? Make it your own, don't try [...]
There was a time when I thought that if I poured my heart and soul into my business, that it would take off and produce everything I ever wanted in life: success, money, recognition, extra time… all of the bountiful things a great business yields for its owner. Well, I was wrong. What I discovered [...]
The theme of this month is Health and Wellness, and since that’s what I do for a living, I wanted to share. I was fortunate to Strut My Stuff a couple of months ago, and I spoke about listening to the language of your body. Read on: Your body is great. I’ve said this before [...]
Lean in for a second, and let me tell you something you may not know about your body. It's perfect. I’ve been making my living putting my hands on people for nearly a decade now. Hundreds of bodies have been on my table, living and breathing. Wanting pain relief and to relax, wanting comfort and [...]
