Are you a student/recent grad from a B.C. post-secondary institution that’s running a business with positive social or environmental impacts? Are you looking for additional investment to help grow your business? Vancity has just launched another great initiative – The Good Money™ Impact Venture Challenge – and is calling for submissions from businesses that are… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Work fewer but more quality hours to achieve better work-life balance
Putting in lengthy hours at the office has long been associated with a positive work ethic, strong commitment and the idea of success. But while more hours may mean a higher paycheque or climbing that corporate ladder a little faster, does all of this result in the ultimate goal – happiness? The general consensus seems… Continue Reading
Filed Under: Work-life balance
Social good from your kitchen table: the virtual volunteer
Volunteerism is changing. Not only is it being redefined with interesting new terms like “active citizen” or “skill-anthropist,” but people are getting involved in totally new ways such as online volunteering. Allowing people to contribute their time, skills and expertise from a convenient location to a project or an organization in your city or anywhere… Continue Reading
Filed Under: Volunteer engagement