Month: January 2021

ICBA’s 2021 Wage and Benefits Survey picked up some press last week:

• Vancouver Sun: https://vancouversun.com/business/construction-survey-shows-b-c-firms-expect-less-work-in-2021-but-need-more-workers?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1609355093
• Black Press: https://www.abbynews.com/business/b-c-skilled-trade-shortage-continues-in-covid-19-work-slump/
• Energetic City: https://energeticcity.ca/2020/12/30/icba-releases-annual-survey-56-of-contractors-in-northern-bc-expecting-more-work-in-2021/?sc_ref=twitter
• Prince George Citizen: https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/construction-survey-shows-b-c-firms-expect-less-work-in-2021-but-need-more-workers-1.24261360
• CTV: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/construction-survey-shows-b-c-firms-expect-less-work-in-2021-but-need-more-workers-1.5248651
• Global BC: https://globalnews.ca/news/7549913/b-c-construction-wages-survey/
• Journal of Commerce: https://canada.constructconnect.com/joc/news/economic/2021/01/icba-survey-reveals-higher-wages-continued-shortage-of-workers-in-2020
• Globe and Mail: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-construction-survey-shows-bc-firms-expect-less-work-in-2021-but-need/ 
• Business In Vancouver: https://biv.com/article/2021/01/bcs-recovery-economy-fast-changing-job-market-spurs-new-approach-training 

The 2021 NHL season kicks off tonight, with our beloved Vancouver Canucks taking on the highly overrated Edmonton Oilers, and ICBA is proud to announce that we are also kicking off another season of sponsoring Canucks reporter Jeff Paterson’s coverage on TSN 1040 Radio.

ICBA has a long relationship with TSN 1040, having sponsored J-Pat and the late Jason Botchford’s Patcast; coverage of BC-born players selected in the past two NHL drafts; J-Pat’s afternoon drive hits last year; and as title sponsor of the ICBA Benefits Seahawks post-game show this season.

This season, you’ll hear J-Pat’s coverage (brought to you by ICBA!) a lot:

• Every weekday Game Day on The Halford and Brough Morning Show
• Every weekday on the Blue and Green Lunch with Donny and the Moj
• Every weekday on the Afternoon Drive with Sekeres and Price
• Every Hockey Pre-Game Show
• Every Hockey Post Game Show
• Every week on Sports Saturday with Andrew Wadden

Tune in on TSN 1040AM and follow J-Pat on Twitter @patersonjeff.

GO CANUCKS GO!

January 28, 2021, is Bell Let’s Talk Day, a remarkable initiative where Canadians pause to discuss mental health.

This spring, ICBA will launch a new Workplace Wellness Program — where members can get access to a series of resources including videos, posters, handouts, toolbox talks, and much more — all centered on mental health.

In the meantime, ICBA Training is busy offering new, live webinars, including:

• The Wellness Series: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health Issues in the Workplace (Live Online Training) – Friday, Jan 29th, 2021
• The HR Series: Conflict Resolution: Getting Along in The Workplace (Live Online Training) – Thursday, Feb 4th, 2021
• The HR Series: Bullying in the Workplace (Live Online Training) – Wednesday, Feb 10th, 2021
• The HR Series: Workplace Harassment – What It is and What to Do About It (Live Online Training) – Thursday, Feb 11th, 2021
• The Wellness Series: Diversity and Systemic Discrimination in Today’s Workplace (Live Online Training) – Wednesday, Feb 17th, 2021
• The HR Series: Dealing with Difficult People – Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021
• The HR Series: Navigating a Multi-Generational Workplace (Live Online Training) – Thursday, Feb 25th, 2021
• The Wellness Series: Fueling a Working Day with Proper Nutrition (Webinar) – Wednesday, Mar 10th, 2021
• Mindless vs. Mindful Eating (Webinar) – Wednesday, Mar 31st, 2021

And much, much more — check out icba.ca/courses.

This year, let’s talk about mental health, let’s get equipped, and let’s make a difference.