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SUMMARY:Webinar: Employee Retention that Actually Works
DESCRIPTION:Join Michael Curran\, president of OBJ\, for a candid conversation with Jeff Walker\, CEO of CAA North and East Ontario\, on how small and medium-sized businesses can keep great people by making benefits usable\, visible\, and simple to run. \nCAANEO is officially a Best Places to Work as designated by Human Resources Director Magazine\, based on a review of programs\, processes\, and employee feedback. \nGreat workplaces also need great leadership. Jeff is an Excellence Awardee for Canadian HR Champion CEO. In this session\, Jeff shares what is working inside CAANEO and how any employer can apply the same playbook. \nYou will learn: \n\nWhy turnover breaks momentum in lean teams\nHow to create weekly wins with practical employee memberships that staff actually use\nHow to pair those with a right sized group benefits plan that signals stability to candidates and employees\n\nJeff will then bring on Andrew Blanchard of Sterling Brokers to cover: \n\nWhat to buy first\nWhat to add later\nHow to avoid renewal surprises with light quarterly reviews\n\nExpect plain language\, concrete examples\, and takeaways you can implement this month. \nWho should attend: Owners\, operators\, and people leaders who want a clear and proven path to higher retention\, happier teams\, and smarter benefits spend. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://obj.ca/event/webinar-employee-retention-that-actually-works/
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SUMMARY:Post-Budget Breakfast 2025
DESCRIPTION:Held the morning after the release of the Federal Budget\, join the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal for a detailed analysis of the highly anticipated budget. Hear critical insights into the federal government’s spending priorities and what they mean for businesses. Connect with business and community leaders and be informed on the country’s economic health and what it could mean for you\, your business\, and our city. \nAgenda: \n7:15 a.m. – Registration and Networking\n7:40 a.m. – Breakfast\n7:55 a.m. – Opening Remarks\n8:00 a.m. – Federal Budget Overview\n8:35 a.m. – Business Impact of the Federal Budget by MNP\n8:50 a.m. – Panel Discussion\n9:15 a.m. – Closing Remarks
URL:https://obj.ca/event/post-budget-breakfast-2025/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre – O’Born Room\, 1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P5W1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Recruitment Process: Navigating Incoming Legal Requirements under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act
DESCRIPTION:Since 2021\, the Government of Ontario has passed several iterations of its Working for Workers legislation\, each of which has amended important employment-related statutes like the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. \nNotably\, the Working for Workers Four Act\, 2024 and the Working for Workers Five Act\, 2024 both created new legal requirements under the ESA in respect of the recruitment process. With these new requirements set to come into effect on January 1\, 2026\, it’s crucial that employers act proactively in the coming weeks and months to ensure that they properly understand the scope of their new statutory obligations and adequately prepare for compliance. \nJoin Jake Tolton in an informative webinar that will cover topics including: \n\nThe scope of the new requirements\, which touch specifically on publicly advertised job postings and related application forms\, post-interview communication with interviewees and record retention.\nAreas of potential concern or ambiguity that employers should be aware of in preparing for compliance.\nPractical tips and suggested steps for ensuring compliance with the new requirements as of January 1\, 2026.\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://obj.ca/event/webinar-the-recruitment-process-navigating-incoming-legal-requirements-under-ontarios-employment-standards-act/
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SUMMARY:Best Ottawa Business Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 28th for Ottawa’s biggest celebration of local businesses \nThe Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs) serve as the city’s premier celebration of business excellence\, proudly presented by the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal. Each year\, the Gala shines a spotlight on the region’s most innovative\, successful\, and community-minded companies\, honouring the organizations and leaders who are driving Ottawa’s economic growth and shaping our city’s future. \nThe BOBs recognize over 20 outstanding local businesses across a diverse range of sectors\, celebrating achievements in categories such as Best Business\, Best New Business\, Best Performance\, and Deals of the Year. Special honours are also awarded to the CEO of the Year\, CFO of the Year\, Newsmaker of the Year\, and Lifetime Achievement recipients—showcasing the remarkable talent and entrepreneurial spirit that define Ottawa’s business community.
URL:https://obj.ca/event/best-ottawa-business-awards-2025/
LOCATION:The Westin Ottawa\, 1 Colonel By Dr\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 9H4\, Canada
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