Five Canadian business stories to watch this week
A preview of some of the national business stories that will be making headlines in the days ahead.
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Software firm Leonovus’s bid to acquire Kanata data centre stalls
An Ottawa-based software company says its planned acquisition of a local data centre has hit a roadblock as it struggles to secure financing for the
Coping with COVID-19: Behind the headlines
In this Coping With COVID-19 podcast episode, OBJ publisher Michael Curran speaks with OBJ editors David Sali and Peter Kovessy about some of the week’s
Good things brewing: Ottawa startup uses DNA analysis to tailor coffee to customers’ tastes
A self-confessed java junkie, Ottawa entrepreneur Harry Koundakjian believes he’s found the secret to the perfect cuppa joe. Contrary to what you might think, it’s
Is there still a point to reference checks?
Strategies for gaining valuable insights about prospective hires.
Coping with COVID-19: Rebuilding Ottawa’s construction sector, post-pandemic
Supply chains, skilled labour and workplace safety are among issues facing Ottawa’s construction industry
46,000 jobs and counting: COVID-19 takes its toll on Ottawa-Gatineau’s economy
Region’s unemployment rate climbs to 6.9 per cent – up from 4.3 per cent prior to the pandemic.
Zoom job interviews and assessing skills for remote work: Hiring tips in a pandemic
Setting up a professional looking space that is well lit and uncluttered are a must for a Zoom interview, as is dressing properly.
Two companies, one culture: The HR challenge
How to meld the corporate culture of two companies during a merger or acquisition.
ProntoForms’ Q1 revenue jumps 21% as demand ‘surges’ for software platform amid COVID-19
Ottawa’s ProntoForms says it expects interest in its software platform to rise as more of its target customers seek to find efficiencies in their field
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