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Articles by Olga Scherbina

Giving Feedback Across Different Cultures?

February 27, 2013 – 5:54 pm | 3,164 views

Although many of us don’t like to do it, we know that critiquing others’ work — ideally in a constructive, polite, empowering manner — is an essential part of our jobs. But does critical feedback …

You had to top $201,400 to become a Canadian one percenter

February 25, 2013 – 6:52 pm | 1,663 views

According to Georgia Straight: “It’s apropos that Statistics Canada would release data on incomes on the day after the Davos economic summit ended in Switzerland. It turns out that Canada’s top one percent of income …

Immigrants as competitive advantage for Canadian companies

February 23, 2013 – 6:14 pm | 1,915 views

… Kitchener, Ont.-based Brock Solutions, a developer of real time automation and control solutions, has been extensively involved with hiring new Canadians for the past 15 years.
“We have about 30 different languages spoken within our …

Canada ranks 12th on the income inequality indicator

February 22, 2013 – 6:56 pm | 1,599 views

The society report card developed by The Conference Board ranked Canada seventh (7th) among 17 industrialized countries on how it treats its citizens. According to the report:
“Canada ranks 12th on the income inequality indicator. Income …

2013 Best Diversity Employers in Canada announced

February 20, 2013 – 5:40 pm | 2,435 views

Congratulations to 25+ based in BC winners of 2013 Best Diversity Employers award. These companies competed with 3,250 employers applied for this year’s competition. BMO Financial group sponsored the award (did not participate in the …