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Managing Operational Change in Manufacturing

December 3, 2020February 1, 2021 Andrew Lavoie 0

The manufacturing industry accounts for about $174bn of Canada’s GDP – representing more than 10% of the country’s total. Numbers in the states are similar at around 11%; so, all round, not insignificant. Particularly in times like these, manufacturing is paramount to the running of our countries. With that being said, the pandemic thus far […]

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“Failing to Prepare is Preparing to Fail”

April 2, 2018 Andrew Lavoie 0

Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Though the quote is over 100 years old, it holds equally as true today as it did back then. When faced with a task, the goal is always to accomplish this task as well as possible. Failure is never desired. But, sometimes, […]

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Changes in Enforcement and Fines in Skilled Trades in the Maritimes

March 28, 2018 Andrew Lavoie 0

Changes are coming in the construction industry in Nova Scotia. The province proposed increased fines and enforcement measures in the skilled trades “in order to ensure a more level playing field in the industry”. The proposed amendments are to the Apprenticeship and Trade Qualifications Act and would give “Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency inspectors the authority […]

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How to Make a Tough Decision

March 26, 2018 Andrew Lavoie 0

Every day we come across decisions we must make. From deciding what to wear, to what route to take to work. Most decisions are easily made without major thought. Yet sometimes, we must make a tougher decision, which can greatly impact our lives. This may be a business decision, a career plan or a personal […]

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Why become a mechanic?

March 21, 2018 Andrew Lavoie 0

When deciding what career to pursue, many factors can influence our decision. Salary, work-life balance, job prospects and our own personal interests are big players. For some people, being a mechanic is a dream they’ve held since childhood. Others have always had an interest in how things work and a love of cars. Some may […]

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Ace your Phone Interview!

March 19, 2018 Andrew Lavoie 0

Many of you have probably read all about how to prepare for interviews: dress well, have open body language, make a good first impression. While these tips are useful and beneficial for in person interviews, there is little direction on how to prepare for a phone interview. “Many companies use phone interviews to screen candidates […]

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Gaining Respect Without Years of Management Experience

March 14, 2018 Andrew Lavoie 0

Leading a group of people ca be challenging. From motivation to managing diverse personalities and skill sets, leading group toward a common goal presents its own challenges. Developing the skills to lead can be done in many ways and is often done over a period of several years. Still, some young leaders find themselves with […]

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Provincial Governments and Colleges Investing in Skilled Trade Education

March 12, 2018 Andrew Lavoie 0

A joint initiative with the Ontario government and the Skilled Trades College of Canada is giving students interested in bricklaying the opportunity to apprentice and learn about skilled masonry without paying tuition. The program offers connection to steady employment to graduates in a time when skilled masons are greatly needed in the GTA. This pilot […]

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Going from Contract to Full-time

March 7, 2018 Andrew Lavoie 0

Have you ever seen a job posting for your dream job but hesitated to apply because it was a contract position? Have you wondered how to take the contract position to full-time work? It is definitely possible. Here are four steps to take to go from contract-employee to full-time team member, as given by career […]

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8 Tips For Improving Self-Motivation And Productivity

March 5, 2018 Andrew Lavoie 0

Being able to motivate yourself on the job day to day is necessary. Here are 8 tips to help ensure you can succeed in doing this throughout the work week: Have a plan There is nothing quite as motivating as making a list (daily, weekly, monthly) of things to be done. Once you’ve seen it […]

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