Artificial “Ends” Can Help Kickstart Success
It’s my last post of the year! Well, that’s not entirely true, but for many of us the arrival of Labour Day feels like we’re at the precipice of…
Change Management: The Often Overlooked Secret Ingredient
Author Christine Saunders Senior Account Director When we talk about launching a new website or implementing a major digital initiative, most people…
The Opportunity to Make a Difference
You're never too old -- or too young -- to start. And when it comes to volunteering, starting younger can lead to community support becoming a valued…
Five Hard Truths About the Soft Skills that Set New Job Hunters Apart
It can feel challenging to find a job once you’ve finished school and are entering the working world (often with little or no work specific experience…
When Trying to Sound Smart is a Dumb Idea
I’d like to take you back a few years. Young Jay was sitting in the family’s living room, half-paying attention to the evening news that my parents…
Intranet Introspection: Communication and Preparation
To date we've discussed a number of steps to make your Intranet launch successful. From understanding requirements to gathering information to…
A Trio of Tools to Get Your Message Across
How do you get your message across when you can't be sure that your audience even speaks your language? Repetition, juxtaposition, and clear imagery…
It's Never Easy Saying Goodbye
Digital Echidna has significantly benefited this summer from the incredible talents of our three co-op students who dove headfirst into work: Martin…
Accessibility Matters - Perspective is Everything
Sometimes, despite having full (though corrected) vision and being able-bodied, you just can't see some of the amazing things that this world has to…
Creative Solutions for Innovation 150 Challenges
[Editor's note: As we approach Canada Day and our celebration of 150 years of Confederation, we thought it'd be a perfect time to talk about one of…