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Andrea Steenbakkers recognized for her work with BIAs, and other career news in Ottawa

Andrea Steenbakkers has been with the Barrhaven BIA since the beginning, when it launched in 2006 as Ottawa’s first suburban BIA. Now, she’s received a lifetime achievement award in recognition of her contributions to the community.

The ‘perma-crisis’ playbook: Communications professionals agree that ‘off the shelf’ won’t cut it

Should today’s business leaders be prepared for a state of “perma-crisis”? According to local communications expert Andrea Greenhous,...

New role for Alan Coady at Fidus Systems, and Patrick McGarry announces retirement

More than eight years after stepping into the CEO seat at Fidus Systems, Alan Coady is taking on a new role with the company.

David Gourlay on his new role at Homeward Public Affairs, and a new CEO at Altis

The former CEO of the Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation is ready to pass on his non-profit knowledge and executive experience through a new role with Homeward Public Affairs.

Graham Richardson returns to CTV News, and Erin Benjamin joins the board of trade

Erin Benjamin will be applying her advocacy skills to a new role with the Ottawa Board of Trade starting next month, OBOT announced Thursday.

Feds’ workplace culture could take hit if office space woes aren’t fixed soon, HR experts say

Workspace accommodation woes could be a barrier to federal civil servants returning to the office full-time, HR...

People on the move: David Hodgins heads to Knak and Heidi Hauver joins Ranovus

David Hodgins, who has worked for some of Ottawa’s best-known tech companies, has joined SaaS firm Knak as its new director of business development.

What public-sector skills will be most in demand in the private sector? We ask HR experts

Federal civil servants with skills in high-demand areas could be snapped up by private-sector employers in the...

AI-generated ‘workslop’ a worrying trend in workplaces, HR expert says

“Workslop” could be the word of the year, with one local HR expert warning of its effects...

With layoffs pending in the federal civil service, here’s what leaders and HR teams can do

The spectre of layoffs and downsizing in the federal civil service could lead to reduced workforce productivity,...
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