Having Difficulty Attracting and Retaining Staff? You’re Not Alone. Employers often have difficulty attracting and retaining great employees. This roadblock can manifest itself depending on employees’ access to the work location. Employees, on the other hand, may be hesitant to take public transit, especially due to COVID-19 concerns. Many employees do not have access
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3 of the Best Local Cafes in Kitchener-Waterloo As the colder months arrive, there is nothing like going to a warm cafe and grabbing your favourite hot beverage and pastry. We’ve visited some popular cafes in the Kitchener-Waterloo Region and we want to share a few of our favourites with you. 1. Smile Tiger
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Infections and deaths due to COVID-19 are on the rise again. There have been almost 3000 positive cases in the Waterloo Region. So, what do we do? During times of uncertainty, questions arise as to what we do moving forward. How do we limit the number of virus cases, yet prevent our economy
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During a time of a global pandemic, it is so important to support local. These 10 unique Christmas gifts will help support local KW businesses. 1. Custom Charcuterie Board Westmount Signs & Printing has been serving the Kitchener-Waterloo region for over 15 years! While they specialize in indoor and exterior signs, they also make
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Employers are using shuttles to attract and retain talent… here’s how. Schools and recruitment agencies are also turning to shuttle services in an attempt to attract more people… and it’s working. Here are 4 examples of how we have been tapped to participate in the process: Three large employers in a community that is
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Driverseat is a transportation company that doesn’t hire “drivers”. Franchisees hire “Chauffeurs”, not drivers – and there is a difference. What makes your business stand out? What makes it memorable and what makes it different from the competition? Well it isn’t just one thing, it is a series of things that when combined, make
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This week, our marketing team worked closely with our videographer to shoot a video showcasing our Driverseat transportation services. What Is Driverseat? We are an award winning franchise brand that offers transportation solutions to over 400 communities across North America. We provide custom services including chauffeur, shuttle and designated driving. Here are some of
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An interesting thing has happened to Driverseat since the start of the pandemic. The demand for our Business to Business (B2B) services has increased exponentially, while the Business to Consumer (B2C) demand has decreased. Here’s why. Businesses are asking their employees to limit exposure through carpooling, public transit or using ride-share services. In order
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Across the country, employers that are located in remote rural areas are finding it more challenging to recruit people. In particular, factories, meat processing plants, automotive assembly plants and packaging facilities are attracted to the rural areas to take advantage of the tax incentives and lower cost of land acquisition. The challenge is that these
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The population is aging, community services are overwhelmed, and rural areas are under resourced. The result is a significant gap in transportation options for those who need it most. People who are aging, needing medical treatment, living with mobility challenges, or cognitive impairment find it extremely difficult to get to appointments or run errands.
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