A people-first point of view

Please enjoy some of my published articles on business, employee engagement and life inside + outside of the workplace.

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Opportunity Knocks

The rapid rate of change in our world is bringing new opportunities for B.C. businesses to diversify and grow. But how do you know if it’s the right opportunity for your company? And if you identify a need in the marketplace, how can you pursue it to build on your existing revenue stream? Here’s how four companies found success by shaking up their business models.

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Long Covid Is Affecting the Workplace

Long Covid is not only having a material impact on employees, but on businesses, too. On top of the disruptions to worker availability and productivity caused by an initial Covid infection, ongoing illness is creating a more complex staffing challenge.

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Revolutionizing B.C.’s Construction Industry

As we continue to experience the challenges and uncertainty posed by climate change, it’s time to consider whether standard construction materials and methods are enough to meet the housing demand while also prioritizing the health of our climate.

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Democratizing Investment

The rise of equity crowdfunding allows companies to tap into a new funding marketplace that’s helping to make the opportunity to invest — and reap the potential benefits — more accessible for investors and entrepreneurs alike.

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“Erin brings ideas to the table and brings life to those ideas on the page. Her writing is astute, informed and articulate, striking an artful balance between playful and earnest. She knows how to tell a story, digging into the details to compel and inform the reader.”

— Carla Sorrell, Former Editor, Douglas Magazine