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Employee expectations are evolving rapidly, and many Generation Z (Gen Z) workers are leading the revolution. Gen Z refers to those born between the late…
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During an economic slowdown, businesses often experience decreased sales and profit margins stemming from changing consumer behaviours, prompting them to reduce spending to avoid issues…
We know that as a subcontractor, you face many risks. From handling materials and equipment to transporting them to job sites, your property is constantly…
Benchmarking is a technique used by businesses to compare their performance to others. Within agriculture, benchmarking can be used to monitor revenue, expenditure and farm…
In today’s volatile industry landscape, insurance for oil and gas contractors has never been more critical. As a contractor, you might often wonder, ‘how much…
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The lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent economic uncertainty demonstrate that business supply and demand can change at a moment’s notice. Furthermore, poor…
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The concept of neurodiversity isn’t new, but it’s been gaining mainstream traction in recent years. In 1998, Australian sociologist Judy Singer coined the term “neurodiversity”…
We are proud and excited to announce that together with Finuity Wealth, CMB is a Partner of the Edmonton Stingers Basketball team for the 2023…
Identifying and retaining key employees is always important, especially in a tight labour market when holding onto employees becomes increasingly difficult and replacing them even…
Directors’ & Officers’ Liability Insurance (D&O) protects corporate managers at all levels if they are personally sued—often in addition to the company being sued—by shareholders,…
As a business owner in the construction industry, you know that securing your projects is critical to your success. One way to do this is…
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Protect your business from costly employment-related lawsuits with Employment Practices Liability Insurance. Each of your decisions uniquely affects employees, from hiring new workers to assigning…
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Allianz’s 2023 risk barometer reported that cyber incidents topped the list of risks facing businesses worldwide in 2023 for the second year, making thorough staff…
When construction sites close at night or over the weekends, they pose an attractive prospect for criminals. In fact, $46 million in construction equipment is…
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When working with chemicals, you must become familiar with these substances’ key characteristics to take the proper safety precautions and avoid serious incidents. That’s where…
Since organizations rely heavily on email to communicate and conduct business operations, cybercriminals commonly target email as an entry point to access networks and breach…
Noise is present in many workplaces, but regular noise exposure can be hazardous to health. Everyday work activities could put employees at risk of irreversible,…
*This post is from CMB partner Essex Lease. Visit them for flexible lending solutions. Many Canadian businesses have come to learn a hard lesson over the…
Dirty and unsafe commercial premises can be hazardous to health and bad for business. Dirty surfaces are a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses that…
According to industry experts, truck drivers face more health and well-being challenges than the average worker. Several physical and psychological stress factors—including erratic schedules, deadline…
Employers have a duty to prevent workplace accidents and promote safe and healthy workplaces. Unfortunately, this duty can be challenging when employees work outdoors, particularly…
At some point, all software will reach the end of its life. This means manufacturers will no longer develop or service the product, discontinuing all…
Be sure to read part 1 of this 2-part series here. “Am I doing this right?” “I don’t have time for this.” “I hate dealing…
“Am I doing this right?” “I don’t have time for this.” “I hate dealing with insurance!” Business owners have enough to manage without worrying about…
There’s growing anxiety that the Canadian economy is heading into a recession. In fact, two-thirds of businesses anticipate a recession in 2023, according to Bank…
Traditional cyber-security protocols often can’t keep up with the rapidly evolving nature of modern workplaces. In particular, the complexity of hybrid work arrangements, the rising…
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT has recently made waves for producing human-like text and communications from user inputs. Accessible to anyone with a computer and…
While businesses may be all too aware of the impact of economic pressures on operations, many fail to appreciate the knock-on effect such economic burden…
As harsh cold warms to above-freezing temperatures, the accumulating water from melting snow and ice—also known as snowmelt—can lead to significant property damage. Review the…
While extreme winter weather is common in Canada, catastrophic weather can occur in all seasons. Severe weather events may be more likely year-round due to…
Pallet racking systems facilitate the storage and handling of goods in busy warehouses, but these towering structures can present several hazards. Accidents can occur from…
Cyberespionage is a type of cyberattack that involves an unauthorized user (or multiple users) accessing a victim’s sensitive information in order to secure economic benefits,…
Economic instability is becoming widespread amid record inflation, and many Canadians fear a recession. Recessions can cause job layoffs and increases in unemployment overall. Furthermore,…