Jon Purizhansky | Buffalo News, New York

  In previous blogs, we’ve touched upon the importance of the UN’s Sustainable development goals when it comes to building a better, more equitable future for all. While the goals are altruistic, their implementation will also benefit businesses of all sizes moving forward. With that in mind, here are just some of the ways in which the SDG’s can help you to grow your business. The SDG’s can solve the staffing crisis.  Canada is currently facing a rather alarming staffing crisis. For example, “There were 34,315 vacant nursing jobs in Canada at the end of 2021, a 133% increase from 2019” As these figures are reflected in just about every industry, it’s clear that the problem isn’t going to go away on its own. “By working to uphold the UN’s aim to “promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all”, business owners can find new ways to fill these vacancies, such as by hiring foreign talent or ref...

  In our last blog, we outlined the United Nations Sustainable development goals, alongside the steps we are taking as a company to support and uphold them . However, we also thought it was important to touch upon the reasons why these goals were outlined in the first place. “Understanding the motives behind these goals puts us all in a better position to support them and ensure the changes are brought to fruition. After all, it provides us with a framework for action we can take to help, both on a personal level and within the company itself,” said Jon Purizhansky , CEO and Founder of Joblio With that in mind, here are five reasons why sustainable development goals are important. Setting Goals works: Setting goals is one of the most effective ways to bring about change. That’s why we’re so often encouraged to set targets and goals at work. Furthermore, “in a complex world, organizations and countries can align their agendas and prioritize funding” through effective goal...

At Joblio, our core aim is to make a real difference in the lives of foreign talent living in Canada (and beyond). In doing so, our motivations align themselves with the United Nations’ goals for sustainable development. What are the UN’s sustainable development goals?  The Sustainable Development Goals are 17 goals pulled together by the UN in early 2015, designed to serve as a “shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and in the future.” The goals are:  No Poverty. End poverty in all forms, everywhere.  Zero Hunger. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.  Good health and well-being. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. Quality Education. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. Gender Equality. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. Clean Water and S...

As a business owner, you may be wondering if it’s wise to open a new business during a recession. After all, economic conditions are tough and consumer spending is down. However, there are some advantages to starting a business during this time. For one, competition is lower since many businesses have closed their doors. Additionally, costs associated with opening a new business are also lower. If you’re considering starting a business, here are some things to keep in mind. What is a recession and how do you know if one is happening A recession is a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months. It is visible in industrial production, employment, real income, and wholesale-retail trade. The technical indicator of a recession is two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth. There are various ways to determine if a recession is happening. The most common method is to look at GDP growth. If GDP growth is negative...