by Brian Venis | Oct 6, 2022 | Osborne Insights Blogs
This is the second in a series of four articles reflecting on Brian Venis’s career as a business entrepreneur and sharing his experiences and insights from that journey. Please feel free to contact him to discuss the issues and challenges arising from your business as...
by Michael Dick | Sep 26, 2022 | Human Resources, Osborne Insights Blogs
Workplace mental health costs are on the rise. In fact, about 30% of short and long-term disability claims in Canada are attributed to mental health problems and illnesses. The impact of this on the Canadian economy is estimated to be $50 billion annually. What is the...
by Brian Venis | Sep 20, 2022 | Osborne Insights Blogs
This is the first of a 4 part series focusing on the Entrepreneur As Inventor by Brian Venis. Since selling my company, I’ve been contemplating what the title of entrepreneur/leader means. What things are needed to succeed while wearing all those hats? In particular,...
by Ellis Katsof | Sep 16, 2022 | Human Resources, Osborne Insights Blogs
In Canada, the not-for-profit and for-profit sectors are having a challenging time filling vacant staff positions. Unemployment is at an all-time low and vacancies are at an all-time high. One answer to this challenge is to make your workplace a “Neurodiverse...
by Anne Bloom | Mar 10, 2022 | Human Resources, Osborne Insights Blogs
Human Resources leaders have known for a long time that the way to retain your employees is to communicate with them. No surprise to me that we are now hearing about a new trend in 2022 called stay interviews. What exactly is a Stay Interview? A stay interview is...
by Michael Dick | Mar 8, 2022 | Osborne Insights Blogs
Are you trying to time the sale of your business for the best possible exit? While your objective to build your company’s value is admirable, here are five reasons why you may want to sell sooner than you might think: 1. You May Be Choking Your Business When you start...