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BIV Today

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British Columbia's only daily news show focused on business, brought to you by Business in Vancouver newspaper and biv.com. Join hosts editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe as well as reporters Tyler Orton and Hayley Woodin as they interview Canada's business and political leaders about the pressing issues facing British Columbian businesses and industries today. Join them as they discuss real estate, technology, the resource industries and local and provincial politics.
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Episodes

Fighting employee burnout

As remote working becomes the new norm for many employees, businesses are looking at ways of addressing burnout. Bettr.me’s Man Varma joins the show to discuss how a mix of self-reporting and machine learning can help workers’ mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 14, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 492

How two seismic shifts have impacted brand trust

A new report from Edelman Canada explores how the COVID-19 pandemic and racial injustice have impacted consumers' perspectives on brands. Jennifer Meehan, the firm's executive vice-president of brand, discusses the report's findings with reporter Hayley Woodin on this episode of BIV Today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 13, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 491

The burdens of remote work

As the pandemic accelerates a shift in remote working, Absolute Software CEO Christy Wyatt joins the show to discuss how companies are trying keep up with security concerns as employees rely on sensitive work devices at home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 11, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 490

The future of hospitality

Vancouver-based Deloitte Canada partner Leslie Peterson discusses the future of hospitality – a sector particularly hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Peterson is the firm's national transportation, hospitality, services and gambling leader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 10, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 489

The perils of employee surveillance tech

Employers continue to grapple with how to monitor employees as more turn to remote working amid the pandemic. Carey Doberstein, an assistant professor of political science at UBC, has co-authored a study examining reactions to surveillance technology. He joins BIV Today to discuss how the use of such tools are being received. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 07, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 489

BIV Today New NAFTA, old problems

On this episode of BIV Today, host Hayley Woodin speaks with Carlo Dade about CUSMA taking effect, and the risk to businesses of U.S.-imposed tariffs. Dade is the director of the Canada West Foundation's Trade and Investment Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 06, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 488

Financial anxieties lessening as pandemic endures

Believe it or not, our financial anxieties are lessening as the pandemic endures. A new poll suggests we are less worried about our money, jobs, companies and investments. Mario Canseco, president of Researchco, the firm that conducted the poll, joins BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe for the conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 05, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 487

Do you have EV etiquette?

Drive through a condo parkade or walk through a parking lot, and you’re bound to encounter an electric vehicle charging station. But perhaps B.C. drivers haven’t quite mastered their EV etiquette. BCIT’s Kim Dotto joins the show to talk about a new initiative to help with EV adoption. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 04, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 486

Retail’s post-pandemic expansion plans

Description: Is Canada ready for an explosion in retail activity or is the pandemic crushing the sector? Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson joins the show to discuss big investment plans announced by Walmart Canada and one of the country’s biggest grocery chains, as well as the spell of retail closures witnessed the past four months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 485

What is the future of the mall?

What is the future of the mall? Marty Weintraub, Deloitte Canada's national retail leader, explores how malls will need to adapt to survive in the post-pandemic world. The report discussed can be found here: bit.ly/3fN3mCd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 485

BCBC on how to generate a recovery

On BIV Today... Now the hard work begins. The Business Council of British Columbia has released a report on how to generate the optimal economic recovery in the province. BCBC CEO and president Greg d’Avignon discusses the report with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 485

Pro sports return to North America

On BIV Today... As pro sports resume throughout North America without live crowds, Twitter Canada’s Conor Clarance joins the show to discuss how social media is influencing fan culture during the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 28, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 484

Leading by caring

On BIV Today... Be relatable, be human, care. Author Dan Pontefract returns to the show to discuss his latest book – Lead. Care. Win. – and how caring is part of being a good leader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 27, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 482

Why British Columbians are the least confident about their finances

Licensed insolvency trustee Lana Gilbertson shares why British Columbians are less confident than other Canadians about their finances. She analyzes the findings of the latest MNP Consumer Debt survey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 24, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 481

Closing the gap between business and inclusion

Tammy Tsang, co-founder of the AndHumanity diversity marketing agency, breaks down underrepresentation and inclusion in B.C.'s business landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 481

B.C. tourism sector asking for $680 million in provincial relief

The tourism and hospitality sector employs roughly 300,000 British Columbians and is seeking $680 million in initial relief and stimulus from the provincial government to address a significant decline in business. Walt Judas, CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC), discusses the proposal with Kirk LaPointe, BIV's publisher and editor-in-chief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 480

Diversifying the workforce in B.C.

As more businesses awake to racial injustice and institutional racism, Tess Sloane of Eleven Eleven Talent Collective discusses how companies can begin diversifying their workforce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 21, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 479

BIV Today: New NAFTA, old problems

On this episode of BIV Today, host Hayley Woodin speaks with Carlo Dade about CUSMA taking effect, and the risk to businesses of U.S.-imposed tariffs. Dade is the director of the Canada West Foundation's Trade and Investment Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 20, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 478

Public-private cooperation in a post-pandemic world

The economy will depend on more collaboration during and post-pandemic, and the non-profit research organization Mitacs stands to position itself well as a partner between industry, academia and government. The CEO and chief scientific officer, John Hepburn, talks about the challenges and opportunities with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 20, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 475

HR in the time of COVID-19: In conversation with Harris and Co. law firm's Lindsie Thomson

What are the legal obligations for employers toward employees in the pandemic? Lindsie Thomson, managing partner at the Harris and Co. law firm, discusses the challenges of remote work and returning to work as part of a week-long video podcast series on human resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 16, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 477

HR in the time of COVID-19: In conversation with Deloitte's Jennifer Lee

In the pandemic, how do you maintain the trust relationship between employers and employees and maximize resilience in the workforce? The BIV special series on Human Resources today features a discussion with Jennifer Lee, managing partner of growth platforms and value creation services for Deloitte. She is overseeing the company’s global response to COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 14, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 476

HR in the time of COVID-19: In conversation with Chris Back of WorkSafeBC

On BIV Today... In this week-long series, Business in Vancouver examines how businesses can prepare their workplaces properly to return, at how we maintain the trust relationship there and enhance resilience, and in the legal requirements of employers in this period. First in the series is Chris Back, the director of Occupational Health and Safety Consultation & Education Services, for WorkSafeBC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 13, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 475

Coping with COVID-19: Resetting goals post-pandemic

On this episode, goal coach and author Debra Eckerling shares why July is the new January when it comes to goal setting and planning. She shares insights from her book Your Goal Guide: A roadmap for setting, planning and achieving your goals . Hayley Woodin hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 25, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 473

Coping with COVID-19: Is Canadian retail ready for "revenge spending"?

Are retailers facing pent-up demand from customers to shop or will a lack of discretionary spending keep stores deserted even as the economy slowly reopens? Retail Insider’s Craig Patterson joins the show to discuss what’s ahead for the retail sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 24, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 472

Coping with COVID-19: Conference Board chief economist on Canada's recovery

Conference Board of Canada chief economist Pedro Antunes discusses the board's latest forecast for the Canadian economy. The board believes Canada has begun its recovery from the deepest – but shortest – recession in history. Hayley Woodin hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 23, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 472

Best of: Coping with COVID-19: Tourism trends for a post-pandemic summer season

In this episode, Resonance Consultancy president and CEO Chris Fair discusses what B.C.'s summer tourism season could look like as the province proceeds with its post-pandemic recovery plan. Hayley Woodin hosts, see more at https://biv.com/ . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 22, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 471

Coping with COVID-19: Will the pandemic reprioritize the green economy?

On BIV Today... As the economy reconfigures itself coming out of this unprecedented slowdown, will businesses rethink how they prioritize clean technology? Steve Oldham is CEO of Squamish-based Carbon Engineering, best known for its innovative carbon capture technology that's caught the attention of everyone from Bill Gates to the World Economic Forum. He joins the show to offer his thoughts on the future of the green economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 19, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 470

Coping with COVID-19: B.C. headed for deep recession: report

On BIV Today... The Business Council of British Columbia has released its second-quarter 2020 review and outlook. It's predicting a deep recession and a slow, uneven recovery. Ken Peacock, the council's chief economist, discusses the report with BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 18, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 669
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