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Amid a renewed return-to-office push, experts outline what your options are

As the number of in-office days is set to increase for many of Canada’s hybrid workers, return-to-office...

A ‘self-shake’ leads former civil servant to embark on a YOLO entrepreneurial dream

Doree Kovalio credits a year of living abroad in a tranquil village nestled between the Mediterranean Sea...

People on the Move: Michelle Groulx back at OCOBIA and Chris Pierce named hotelier of year

Eighteen months after her departure, Michelle Groulx is returning to the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas (OCOBIA) in a new part-time role.

Civil service to seaside resort: How an Ottawa couple traded bureaucracy for the beach

Restless in his federal government job and hungry for change, Ottawa’s Abe Greenspoon was on vacation when...

An interview with the chatbot? How AI is helping and hurting the job hiring process

With more job applicants using artificial intelligence to help them find a new position, recruiters are getting...

People on the Move: Jennifer Cross pursues city-building passion with Chandos Construction

As she starts a new position with Chandos Construction, Jennifer Cross says she’s found a role that fully allows her to embrace her passion for city-building.

Remote work can make it more difficult to identify, help employees dealing with substance use

Substance use in the workplace can lead to billions of dollars in lost productivity and is often...

Former Ottawa Board of Trade CEO Ian Faris joins Maple Leaf Strategies

Ian Faris, who served as president and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade from 2013-19, has joined Maple Leaf Strategies as a strategic adviser in the firm’s Ottawa office.

Shhh, is your workplace ‘hushed hybrid’? You’re not alone, says this Ottawa HR expert

Companies that have not figured out how to reintegrate workers into an in-person office environment risk becoming...

A ‘social divide’ is being created in downtown Ottawa, Business Council of Canada CEO says

The president and CEO of the Business Council of Canada believes Ottawa is “creating a social divide”...
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To help showcase the 2026 Forty Under 40 recipients, OBJ and the Ottawa Board of Trade produced several video profiles. In this video, we asked the Forty Under 40 recipients about what they like about living and doing business in Ottawa. Want to read more about the 2026 Forty Under 40? Check out OBJ’s June magazine, which includes features and profiles on all the recipients. Read the digital edition here: https://issuu.com/greatrivermedia/docs/obj_flagship_june_2026?fr=sMTU4NzkxNTQ5MjQ Nominations for 2027 will open in June. Check this website for updates: https://fortyunder40.smapply.io/prog/forty_under_40_online_nomination_process/ #FortyUnder40 #OttawaBusinessJournal #OttawaBoardOfTrade #OttawaBusiness #OttawaLeaders #BusinessCommunity #BehindTheScenes
What do you love about Ottawa? | 2026 Forty Under 40 Recipient Profiles

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