1+ week, 4+ day ago   (181+ words) The workplace has always been more than four walls and a collection of desks. It is where ideas are sparked, relationships are built, cultures are strengthened, and innovation comes to life. While the way we work continues to evolve, one…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (160+ words) Each year, Ottawa Business Journal recognizes the region’s top workplaces through its annual Best Places to Work program. There is no single formula for building a top-tier workplace. From navigating the return-to-office debate to scaling AI efficiency and preserving human…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (389+ words) For many organizations, AI conversations begin and end with productivity. At Knak, efficiency is the starting point, not the destination. The company is embracing AI to eliminate repetitive work and accelerate execution, but the real opportunity lies in what comes…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (154+ words) Each December, every staff member at LiveWorkPlay is secretly matched with a colleague to create a short video celebrating the positive difference that colleague makes to others. The creative results often include original music, poetry, humour, and heartfelt appreciation. The…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (171+ words) I drove down a quiet street in Ottawa and parked beside an unassuming commercial building. From the curb, there was nothing to suggest a space test operation was underway inside. I walked into the office and was guided past the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (547+ words) For many small and mid-sized businesses in Ontario, terminating an employee without cause feels like a routine business decision. Performance isn’t improving. The role is no longer the right fit. The organization needs to move forward. Yet, time and again,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (492+ words) As AI becomes more integrated into day-to-day business, 
Emond Harnden LLP says employers must navigate the legal, 
ethical and operational risks that come with its use When an Air Canada chatbot gave a customer incorrect information about the airline’s bereavement…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (479+ words) The University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Engineering wants to hear from Ottawa businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators. That’s because, as emerging technologies continue to reshape the workplace and the geopolitical climate continues to evolve, the faculty is increasingly working with industry…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (123+ words) Ottawa Business Journal Prop-tech venture 1Valet lands $15M credit facility, and other tech news Get Our Email Newsletter Ottawa-based 1Valet has raised $15 million from one of Canada’s largest banks to help fund its scaleup push. The prop-tech firm announced this week it has…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (537+ words) When the Township of Ignace in northern Ontario terminated an employee 15 months into what was supposed to be a 38-month contract, its termination clause was thought to limit the payout to two weeks’ pay and continuation of benefits for a…...