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If you are looking for a fresh and informative take on the issues anyone who works for a living faces on the job,check out the You Work Here Blog. Published nationally by a variety of print and online media, You Work Here is also the subject of a weekly radio segment with host Phil Johnson. To hear what Robert has to say about the working world, tune into AM 1150 in Kelowna Tuesday mornings at 8:50am

 
May
28

EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE: A VERY SENSITIVE SUBJECT

Our federal government’s recent introduction of proposed reforms to the employment insurance system has prompted the expected furor from both sides of the debate.  As Finance Minister Jim Flaherty astutely noted last week, employment insurance is “a very sensitive subject” in this country. Read More  Read More

May
14

THINK TWICE BEFORE HIRING YOUR SPOUSE

In smaller businesses, such as professional offices, achieving the right mix of boss and staff is critical.  Losing that sometimes hard-won balance can have rather disastrous results. Read More  Read More

May
7

THE WAR IS OVER (AND YOU’RE FIRED)!

In the history of questionable dismissals of employees, the saga of journalist Edward Kennedy has to rank near the top of the list.  Over 65 years after his firing, his former employer has apologized. Read More  Read More

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