Earlier this year, when Derek Iwanaka realized that Uranerz Energy Corp. would likely be merging with Energy Fuels, he braced for a layoff from the IR job he’d held for the past five and a half years. Iwanaka began speaking with industry contacts, many of whom approached him after realizing that Uranerz's acquisition might mean that he would soon be available. | Read Article |

Although the materials you prepare and distribute to the public may cost your firm a substantial amount in terms of time and capital, and your budget for these items is likely continually under review – causing you angst – the cost to the individual or potential investor is essentially free. And as with a booth in a mall handing out samples, people are happy to take something that is free. They are not above making a request, too, such as hey, this blue one is nice, but can I have an orange one? Many people are appreciative of the opportunity; some are not. In this regard, there is no difference in the investment world. | Read Article |

On November 4, 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named 15 women to the new federal Cabinet, thereby fulfilling his earlier promise to promote gender equity. When asked to explain his decision, Prime Minister Trudeau replied, “Because it's 2015”. Some commentators applaud his decision as forward-looking and others criticize it as an act of positive discrimination. The presence of a significant number of women in the new federal Cabinet is a powerful and provocative national symbol, which we suggest is also relevant to recent regulatory initiatives aimed at promoting women on Boards and in senior executive positions. | Read Article |

Crowdfunding, a method of raising money over the Internet, has become one of the hottest options for startups looking to raise investment to fund artistic endeavours, consumer technology innovations, or the development and sale of products. Crowdfunding campaigns typically seek relatively small contributions, but from many people – the crowd – to reach their fundraising goals. According to a recent estimate by Massolution, worldwide crowdfunding raised $16.2 billion in 2014, almost double the amount of the year before. | Read Article |

Social media has come a long way over the last decade, shaping the way people communicate, connect and access information. From Facebook and Twitter to YouTube and Instagram, a central way many companies engage with their customer base is now through these online platforms. This digital wave is so large that entire professions centered on social media have become commonplace, with job titles such as Digital Communication Manager, Content Manager and Social Media Manager. | Read Article |

Walk around your office and you will see the blue recycle bins and confidential shredding boxes everywhere. Did someone say print was going away? It doesn’t seem to be but I think we would all agree that there has been a shift away from print and towards online publications. Just as there is peer pressure to jump on the social media bandwagon, there is pressure to move everything online but is this the right approach? The answer is – it depends, so before you hit the delete button on your next print job, consider the following. | Read Article |