The Many Strengths of Diversity
Today is Canadian Multiculturalism Day and it marks the 30th anniversary of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act. And, as one who believes in our…
Social Media 2012 – The Year in Review Part II – The Good
Yesterday, I discussed my top five negative trends in social networking, but that’s no way to end a year. Today, for my final post of 2012, I want to…
The Perils of (Mis)Communication
Why do many customers have an inherent distrust of companies? Why do they look at public relations and marketing efforts through a jaundiced eye…
The Business of Leadership - Managing Humility
Yesterday, I wrote about corporate humility as it relates to self-promotion and CSR efforts. It was a blog that's evolved – and continues to evolve –…
365 Days of Pride: Our Commitment to the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
At Northern, Pride isn’t limited to a month. We recognize the immense importance of respecting and uplifting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community 365 days a year…
My Internship Experience at Northern
Before I started my internship at Northern, I thought interning meant doing coffee runs, filing paperwork, and supporting full-time employees as they…
A View from the Fringe Shines Light on the Need for Reflection
Your business doesn't remain stagnant. It's constantly evolving -- sometimes in measured increments and giant leaps -- to adjust to changing market…
Accessibility – No Need to Accommodate
I'm a content guy. Not only do I love words, but I understand their power. I've had the distinct honour and pleasure to play a key role in Digital…
Content Matters - Five Ways to Keep Content Fresh
It all seems so simple, doesn't it? The key to developing a website is to develop quality content that meets your customers' needs. But, for many…
Local Efforts Can Lead to Global Impact - Open-Source Lessons
One of the best things about working in open-source technology -- and, in our case, Drupal specifically -- is the fact that your local efforts can…