
2009 Okanagan Technology Community Labour Market Survey - presentationOSTEC |
| November 4, 2009 - Key findings and results presentation from 2009 Okanagan Technology Community Labour Market Report |
| Okanagan_Technology_Community_Presentation-Final.pdf |
2009 Okanagan Technology Community Labour Market Survey - Final ReportOSTEC |
| November 4, 2009 - Final Full Report for 2009 Okanagan Technology Community Labour Market Report |
| Okanagan_Technology_Community_LMS_2009Final1.pdf |
Call for Interest - Nominations for 2008Ostec |
| July 11, 2008 - Nominations for the 2008/2009 Okanagan Science & Technology Council Board are now being sought by the Nomination Committee. We encourage potential board members to provide the Nomination Committee with a copy of their CV/Resume and a completed nomination form (forms will be forwarded upon interest). |
| Call_for_Interest-NOMINATIONS_FOR_2008.pdf |
Technology Companies Hit the Road in Search of TalentBCTIA |
| October 25, 2007 - Vancouver, BC; October 24, 2007: In response to a 2006 technology talent report that identified the need for over 9000 skilled workers in both technical and customer facing roles, the BC Technology Industry Association -- along with a host of established and emerging tech companies -- is stepping up efforts to woo talent from outside BC. First stop on the whistle tour is Chicago, Illinois where BC tech companies, among them, Sierra Wireless, PMC-Sierra, Business Objects and Vision Critical, will meet with soon-to-be graduates, recent graduates and alumni at four targeted academic institutions. |
| TechTalentBC.pdf |
Taking Steps to Address Workplace StressRobert Smithson |
| April 9, 2007 - If my practice is any indication, employment lawyers across this country are spending increasing amounts of time advising employers on dealing with stress in the workplace. That means human resource professionals are also dealing with these problems more frequently on a day-to-day basis. |
| WorkplaceStress.pdf |
Tech Faces Talent DeficitBusiness in Vancouver |
| March 6, 2007 - A job boom could turn to bust in B.C.’s high-tech sector if the province fails to attract more human capital. |
| TechFaces.pdf |
Better Decisions Make For Better Employee RelationsRobert Smithson |
| November 1, 2006 - Employee relations are, at their essence, about the decisions employers make every day affecting their employees. Learning how to make better decisions will surely lead to improved employee relations and that will, in turn, contribute to the employer’s bottom line. |
| Better_Decisions_Nov_1_2006.pdf |
Developing An Effective Employee ManualRobert Smithson |
| September 29, 2006 - Can you offer any advice on developing an employee manual? The employee manual is traditionally an object of much sweat and toil by human resources staff. And much neglect by employees and management. Knowing how to compose, implement, and administer an employee manual can, however, make it a useful tool for any business. The development of an employee manual should be undertaken with expertise and thought... |
| Employee_Manual_Sept_29_2006.pdf |
Benefits of Coaching in OrganizationsEvonne Dolphin, CEC, ACC |
| September 28, 2006 - Organizations of all sizes and across all industries are calling on executive and business coaches. In the past five years Companies have sharpened their understanding of coaching and have recognized coaching as a necessary and effective strategy for driving business results. With increased awareness, executive coaching has demonstrated it is effective not only at the strategic leve... |
| Benefits_of_Coaching_Sept_28_2006.pdf |
OSTEC Hosts 1st Annual Career FairOSTEC |
| September 11, 2006 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KELOWNA, BC – September 11, 2006 - The Okanagan Science & Technology Council (OSTEC) will host its first annual Career Fair on Monday, September 25, 2006, to promote both technical and non-technical career opportunities in the technology sector... |
| Career_Fair_Sep_11_2006.pdf |