The most pressing information technology security problem facing Canadian entrepreneurs is not computer hackers. The majority of security breaches actually come from a company’s own employees. They’re usually not doing it on purpose, though: Most breaches are accidents, such as an…

Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist preacher, activist and prominent leader in the American Civil Rights Movement. Today, he is identified as an icon of human rights, and his famous “I Have a Dream” speech is still much…

The growth and future prospects of your business is highly dependent on the quality and skills of the employees you are able to recruit.  Whether you’re hiring for internships or full-time employment, here are just a few of the latest…

Employee turnover can be surprisingly expensive for your business. Estimates of how much it costs vary greatly—ranging as high as 200% of the annual salary of a departing employee. Reducing turnover is even more important today as Canada faces a…

Angela Dorothea Merkel (nee Kasner; born 17 July 1954) is a German politician who has been Chancellor of Germany since 2005. She served as Leader of the Opposition from 2002 to 2005 and as Leader of the Christian Democratic Union…

This past week, Dr Bryan Brulotte KJ CD was pleased to present the MaxSys Academic Bursary to Corporal C. Faraj. She was chosen for her outstanding performance as a Reserve Army soldier with the Governor General Foot Guards. Her commitment to her…

You’ve done the hard work of creating a strategic plan for your business. Now what? If your company is like many others, the plan will sit on a shelf, ignored. The phenomenon has a name: Failure to implement. It’s like…

A big technology purchase can give your business a leg up in productivity and competitiveness, but it can also cause major headaches.  Common woes include hidden expenses, features that don’t work as expected or a painful implementation process. A lot…

An entrepreneur, must ensure purchasing a business is the right strategic decision for your company. Acquiring another business can help your company grow and diversify by giving you an established client base, eliminating a competitor or providing access to new…

Achieving an ISO quality management certification can pay huge dividends for your business in improved efficiency, productivity and customer satisfaction.  But the benefits of ISO go far beyond your operations to every aspect of the business, including sales and marketing,…

Too many people limit their happiness and success by assuming that taking time off from work will send a negative message to their manager and slow their career advancement. But new research, says that the exact opposite is true. Taking…

This past week, MaxSys was pleased to make a donation to the Noble Hearts Foundation. The Foundation offers financial support to a number of charities and is a part of the Order of St Joachim. The order was founded in…

Good communication is good business. That’s why you need a communication plan that outlines who you should be talking to, how you’ll reach them and what you’ll say. Without planning, it’s common for communication efforts to get off track, hurting…

Once you’ve decided you want your business to grow, the next question is: How? Many possible growth strategies are available to you—everything from pursuing new markets to creating new products and making an acquisition. Many companies craft their own unique combination…

Operational excellence of an organization is the execution of its operations in an excellent way. Given two commercial companies with the same strategy, the operationally more excellent company will in general have better operational results, creating value for customers and…

Recruiting leaders from outside your business can be expensive, time-consuming and risky.  That’s why the ability to develop homegrown talent gives your business a long-term competitive advantage, especially considering Canada’s lack of skilled workers.  But employees are too often promoted…

our workplace Conflict between employees is one of the most common sources of trouble in the workplace and can lead to productivity losses, increased absenteeism and poor client service. Moreover, when it goes unresolved, constant conflict can dramatically erode the…

It pays to take care of existing customers Finding new customers is crucial to the growth and success of your business. But entrepreneurs shouldn’t forget there is huge potential for revenue in their list of existing customers.  Selling to a…

Follow these tips to select a candidate who has the right skills and fit for your company Our intuition or gut feeling isn’t enough for a hiring decision. We tend to judge quickly, either positively or negatively, and often on…

Employee feedback and constructive criticism is an important part of a leader’s daily routine. Here are seven do’s and don’ts when giving feedback to an underperforming employee: Do: Be timelyThe most effect feedback comes quickly after the action takes place….

Over the last year, millions of people have found themselves involuntarily out of work—too often through no fault of their own. But whether the reason you lost your job has everything to do with your perceived performance, or absolutely nothing, it’s…

So you think you’ve hired the “perfect” candidate? It’s imperative that the new employee’s onboarding experience leaves a positive impression. Did you know that employees who quit within the first 90 days usually do so because of the treatment they…

Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle, born 22 November 1890 was a French army officer and statesman. He began his career in the French Army in after graduating from Saint-Cyr military academy in 1912.  He fought in World War I…

Mohandas Gandhi was born on October 2nd, 1869. His father was chief minister in the Porbandar state in the Indian Empire. As a young boy he read many Hindu Scriptures and Indian Classics, and this gave him a foundation for…

Born in 1917, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the youngest man ever elected to the presidency, succeeding the man who, at the time, was the oldest. He symbolized—as he well realized—a new generation and its coming-of-age. He was the first president…

Born in 1926, Elizabeth was the elder daughter of King George VI.   The princess’s education was supervised by her mother, who entrusted her daughters to a governess, Marion Crawford; and Professor C.H.K. Marten, as well as, visiting teachers in music…

Sir Winston Churchill held many positions during his long career and was an accomplished civil servant.  He entered the Royal Military College of Sandhurst, and graduated with honors in December of 1894.   He later saw action in Cuba, India, Egypt,…

In the midst of a world-wide pandemic, and more than ever, a company’s success depends on the talent and it corporate culture towards ethics.  This may not seem like the most important question to ask when you’re trying to hire…

Leadership is a serious responsibility and if you don’t have the executive presence and other intangibles to manage the spotlight, or the time to understand the people that you serve and the ability to balance and prioritize multiple agendas, your tenure…

There’s the boss who tells everyone to stay late, and then leaves promptly at 5:00pm to go golfing. There’s the supervisor who criticizes everyone for spending time on the internet, but is discovered buying groceries online in the middle of…

In today’s knowledge economy and times of uncertainty, building a culture of in-house innovation in which employees are encouraged to embrace change, learn, and collaborate is critical to survival. This culture can’t be created if feedback is perceived negatively or…