Trainings in HR, Staffing, Risk Management Now Available for Canadian News Businesses
Resources include best practices for hiring and staying compliant
We’ve heard from many of our Canadian members that they’re looking for resources to help strengthen their news businesses that are specific to the laws, regulations and best practices in Canada. Today we’re sharing several News Entrepreneur Academy trainings, which are focused on the critical areas of human resources, hiring and keeping compliant with labor laws and regulations. They are:
- Staffing Considerations for Canadian News Businesses
- HR Considerations for Canadian News Businesses
- Hiring and HR Compliance for Canadian News Businesses
- Business structures and taxes for Canadian publishers
- Essential Documents Checklist for Canadian Publishers
All are available to members through our News Entrepreneur Academy, which includes dozens of trainings on how to make your news business more sustainable. Next month we’ll release more resources, which will focus on financial management and operational best practices.
Want to learn more about our Canadian members? Check out this member spotlight on Taproot Publishing, a local journalism outlet based in Edmonton that helps communities understand themselves better.
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