How Manjit Minhas Pivoted Her Business to Protect Her Community During A Pandemic
Calgary-based Manjit Minhas was born to be an entrepreneur. At 19, the Dragons’ Den investor started her first company in the booze business (Minhas Breweries, Distilleries, and Wineries) with her brother, Ravinder, and eventually grew it into the global empire that it is today. Like many entrepreneurs, Minhas understands the importance of community. As the […]
How AsapSCIENCE is Teaching the World to Think More Like A Scientist
A chat with Greg Brown and Mitchell Moffit (the duo behind AsapSCIENCE) about conspiracy theories, talking to trolls, and how to think more like a scientist.
Meik Wiking (Happiness Research Institute CEO) On How to Harness Joy
Meik Wiking is an influential happiness researcher and the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen. Acknowledging that Denmark regularly tops the list for global happiness rankings, Wiking wanted to know: why? A New York Times bestselling author, his previous books (The Little Book of Hygge and The Little Book of Lykke) have explored […]
You Need to Know This if You Received CEWS for Your Small Business
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The pandemic has been gruelling for small business owners, lasting much longer than many of us initially anticipated. A large swath of small businesses have been supported and survived strictly based on the extensive financial aid offered by the Canadian government. But while these programs have been essential for many and generally well-received, they’ve been […]
Wavy Co-founder, Shawn Hewat, on How to Combat Zoom Fatigue
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At a time when people are isolated, maintaining connection between team members is more important than ever. After seven months of working from home for many Canadians, this is proving to be a challenge. While video is a crucial component of maintaining work relations in these socially-distanced times, much of the experience on call is […]
How OPN Can Help Your Business Stay Open and Stay Safe
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As Canadians brace for flu season while simultaneously battling the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, health is at the forefront of every one’s mind. For Dr. Peter Blecher, Chief Health Officer and Co-Founder of OPN and Melody Adhami, President and Co-Founder of OPN, the key to staying healthy is being proactive, not reactive. OPN (pronounced “open”) is […]
Thriver Co-Founders, Eran Henig and Yishay Waxman, Are Pandemic-Proofing Workplace Culture
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When Eran Henig immigrated to Canada with his wife, failure was not an option. The experience of starting over became a crash course in perseverance, grit and determination. All of which proved to be critical characteristics he needed when co-founding Thriver, formerly known as Platterz, with fellow co-founder Yishay Waxman. As select workplaces begin to […]
What Does The Future Hold For Hybrid Workplaces and Teams: Opportunities and Risks
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The coronavirus pandemic has permanently reconstructed the workplace.Over the past six months, we’ve undergone a widespread shift from in-office to remote work. And, we’re about to undergo the next shift from remote to hybrid teams. Organizations are mapping their return to work strategies, with many planning a gradual transition back to office starting this Fall. […]
