Mental health has always been a concern in the workplace, but Covid-19 has escalated the concerns that employees may be struggling with their mental health in isolation. According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, mental illness costs Canadian employers approximately $20 billion annually and is becoming the most pressing issue, due to significant impact on…
The Young Professionals Network is proud to announce the 2nd annual Gingerbread Sign Competition. Enter as an individual or as a team for your chance to win a $100 prize! The Deadline for entry is now Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 and the winner will be announced on Jan. 8 via YPN’s Twitter. Submit your entry…
The International Sign Association’s THE LINK…Soft Signage – Virtual will highlight suppliers and distributors who offer products to the soft signage segment. This virtual event will also feature current printers and fabricators already experiencing success to share their stories. Participation is free and registration is now open. Register now.
Don’t miss out! The Wrap Experience™ – Virtual, in conjunction with The Wrap Institute and noted instructor/installer Justin Pate, is designed to help wrap professionals explore new business opportunities. The online experience, scheduled for November 11-12, is FREE for attendees from across the globe in a digital setting, with networking, education, demonstrations and sponsors. The…
Since March 2020, the coronavirus pandemic has forced organizations to fundamentally change their operations. Remote work has become more prevalent and is here to stay for the foreseeable future. Multiple predictions are that this could be the beginning of a seismic shift in the way we work, with enormous implications. How does this affect the…
How Women Rise Around the world, women leaders are being heralded for their approach to handle crises. The most recent Covid-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on female leadership and our inherent ability to navigate challenges. So why are women still so under-represented in the upper levels of our organizations? In this session, Glain Roberts-McCabe,…
What you need to know about CEWS and how it can help your operations As a Canadian employer that has been affected by COVID-19, the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) may enable you to re-hire or keep your workers, and put you in a better position to resume operations in the months to come. However,…
The sign industry is synonymous with advertising and marketing. Yet, dealing with signage does not make building our own personal brands automatically easier. How does one go about carving out one’s own niche? Also, does your brand change depending on the medium? There’s the social media, the corporate and the everyday YOU. Creating a personal…
Join the YPN on Wednesday, July 30th at 7:30 EST for a conversation about the following topic: Dream Big: The future of the sign industry
As part of our mandate to continuously improve our member value proposition, we are pleased to bring on board a new Affiliate Partner – SignTracker. Join us on July 22nd for an information session to learn more about this sign shop management software. Sign shop management software doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. SignTracker…