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Contractors’ Favourite Benefits
Least favourite: insurance. Most favourite: cell phone. And then there are five others.
Adapting to Change: The Evolution of Technology and Its Impact on the Workplace
The evolution of technology has all companies thinking about what they need to do to adapt and stay ahead of the curve.
Setting up an Electrical Safety Training Program: What is Required by OSHA, CSA and NFPA?
In Part 1, James R. White looked at the level of training required, suggested components of a training program, and the definition of a “qualified” person. Here, he compares CSA Z462 and NFPA 70E by emergency response training, lockout/tagout and more. Also included: a handy checklist summary of CSA, NFPA and OSHA electrical safety training requirements.
Communications — How to Listen to Your Employees
Open and honest communications play an important role in any positive and respectful workplace. Quite often failure to pay attention to this important skill set sees misunderstandings arise between co-workers or employees and their managers, leading to tension, conflict and an overall reduction in morale and/or productivity.
KE Electrical: Part of Ottawa’s Thriving City Since 1994
Ottawa and its surrounding area has become one of Ontario’s fastest growing cities because it’s a great place to live, work and raise a family.
TD Centre Turns to Future of LED Lighting with OSRAM SYLVANIA
The Toronto-Dominion Centre (TD Centre), the original skyscrapers of Toronto’s Financial District and the largest commercial complex in Canada, is working with North American lighting leader OSRAM SYLVANIA and Gerrie Electric, one of Canada’s largest independently owned electrical distributors, to help continue its mission of sustainability…
Contractors’ Favourite Benefits
Least favourite: insurance. Most favourite: cell phone. And then there are five others.
Adapting to Change: The Evolution of Technology and Its Impact on the Workplace
The evolution of technology has all companies thinking about what they need to do to adapt and stay ahead of the curve.
Setting up an Electrical Safety Training Program: What is Required by OSHA, CSA and NFPA?
In Part 1, James R. White looked at the level of training required, suggested components of a training program, and the definition of a “qualified” person. Here, he compares CSA Z462 and NFPA 70E by emergency response training, lockout/tagout and more. Also included: a handy checklist summary of CSA, NFPA and OSHA electrical safety training requirements.
Communications — How to Listen to Your Employees
Open and honest communications play an important role in any positive and respectful workplace. Quite often failure to pay attention to this important skill set sees misunderstandings arise between co-workers or employees and their managers, leading to tension, conflict and an overall reduction in morale and/or productivity.
KE Electrical: Part of Ottawa’s Thriving City Since 1994
Ottawa and its surrounding area has become one of Ontario’s fastest growing cities because it’s a great place to live, work and raise a family.
TD Centre Turns to Future of LED Lighting with OSRAM SYLVANIA
The Toronto-Dominion Centre (TD Centre), the original skyscrapers of Toronto’s Financial District and the largest commercial complex in Canada, is working with North American lighting leader OSRAM SYLVANIA and Gerrie Electric, one of Canada’s largest independently owned electrical distributors, to help continue its mission of sustainability…
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