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COVID-19 update from WorkSafeBC

Expedited workplace closures – what employers can expect On April 11, 2021, an order of the provincial health officer (PHO) delegated specific powers to WorkSafeBC prevention

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May 6, 2021 No Comments

COVID-19 vaccine news for BC food processors and manufacturers

Since mid-March, more than 20,000 essential workers at Alliance member companies have received their first immunizations. That initial priority campaign ended in late March. The health regions are waiting for direction from the province to determine whether, when, and how they may be able to resume priority immunization of production workers. We will continue to update you here as we learn more.

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March 31, 2021 No Comments
Building Better TeamsTeams are crucial for achieving organizational goals like service, quality, and performance. By the end of the course, participants will have enhanced their problem-solving skills and their ability to boost team motivation and foster collaboration.
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Enhancing flood preparedness, response and recoveryThis page provides an overview of roles and responsibilities undertaken by provincial government, local authorities, and First Nations before, during, and after a flood.
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