Virtual Breakfast Forum – Sep 9, 2021
Thrilled to see the enthusiasm and strong attendance today at our first Virtual Breakfast Forum, after the summer season. Three potential new members joined us today. It was agreed among them that the networking opportunities and diverse perspectives provided from C-Suite Executives is very valuable, and participation in the session was worthwhile.
Today we discussed the implications of vaccine passports in the workplace. Members reported that they are following the guidelines of BC’s Public Health Officer, and some indicated that they are allowing only vaccinated staff to come back to the office.
Hybrid working environments are tending to become the norm, and investing in technology to support this new culture is taking place.
Many members reported a labour shortage, created in part by CER and also by qualified individuals moving away to more remote or affordable areas. Some members reported being in a bidding war to attract labour, and it’s agreed that retention is key: business leaders will need to be flexible with their staff’s preferences in work from home, benefit packages, and overall workplace philosophies to retain staff.
Join us for our next General Meeting Virtual Breakfast forum on Sept 23rd. We’re also looking forward to our Oct. 7th forum, where WorkSafeBC will be discussing Muscular Skeletal Injuries. Keep your eyes out for more updates on our Round Table event, taking place November 2nd, in person!
