The Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce (GKWCC)’s Access Student Talent program helps small businesses connect with post-secondary student talent for work-integrated learning opportunities. When small businesses engage in work-integrated learning they can connect with future talent, increase their productivity, raise awareness about their organization and industry, and tap into the creative and innovative ideas […]
Read moreTalent acquisition is certainly not a priority for Canadian entrepreneurs. Generally, acquiring recruiting software to aid in searching out, selecting, welcoming and integrating new staff is considered to be an unnecessary expense rather than an investment. However, the pandemic could be the catalyst of a modest digital revolution. In Europe, talent acquisition is of greater […]
Read moreWhile I hate to say it, it may take years for students to recover from the pandemic. It created larger gaps in learning, weaknesses in social skills and affected mental well-being. While many might say that students are not behind, we must remember not everyone started at the same level and next September will forge […]
Read moreTo build a payroll schedule that is profitable for your SME, you must know the legislation in effect and determine your priorities. As an SME owner, you are free to choose the payroll frequency that best suits your business reality. However, you must abide by the regulations for your province or territory, which establishes its […]
Read moreThrough conversations that the Access Student Talent team has had with small businesses, we consistently hear that many businesses would find additional support for their marketing efforts to be helpful. From scheduling social media content to building websites and online presence, marketing tasks can require plenty of time and skills to plan and implement. Post-secondary […]
Read moreIriotakis v. Peninsula Employment Services Limited (2021 ONSC 998), offers some guidance on calculating reasonable notice periods for employment terminations during the pandemic. The employee was a 56-year-old Business Development Manager, with just over 2 years of service, whose employment was terminated in March 2020, shortly after the first COVID-19 lockdown began. Despite the title of […]
Read moreThere is no doubt that when you were dreaming of running your own small business, payroll processing was not on your mind. However, if payroll is a major drag, you can call leave it up to an expert. Here are the advantages of using a payroll management service. Save time to focus on your business […]
Read moreOne of the primary concerns for both parents and educators is a student’s lack of staying motivated. Both prior to the pandemic and during, some students have found it rather difficult to find and retain motivation in class. Children are naturally quite curious, however as they age, children can lose that interest and passion to […]
Read moreOn February 10, 2021, the Access Student Talent Program joined the Greater KW Chamber’s Business Success Webinar Series to discuss how students are helping businesses through COVID-19. We were joined by speakers from Conestoga College, the University of Waterloo, and Wilfrid Laurier University who shared how work-integrated learning opportunities have been adapted and specific ways […]
Read moreOn November 4, 2020, the Access Student Talent Program hosted a webinar with guest speaker Kitty Runstedler from Conestoga College. As an Employer Relations Consultant in the Co-operative Education department at Conestoga College, Kitty has valuable insight into the funding and incentive programs that are available for employers who wish to hire students. The webinar […]
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