Huddle Presents: Home Office

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Huddle's Home Office podcast features conversations with New Brunswick and Nova Scotian community leaders and entrepreneurs from their homes– focusing on issues and events that accelerate and enrich t... more

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The podcast currently has 65 episodes available.

Huddle Presents: Home Office episodes:

September 01, 2020 NB Election: Why Kris Austin Believes Minority Government Is Good For Business In New Brunswick
In the second of five “Home Office” conversations with party leaders, Huddle editor Mark Leger speaks with People’s Alliance Leader Kris Austin. The party is best known for its criticisms of official bilingualism, but Austin also argues for lower business taxes, and responsible development of natural gas resources and the Energy East pipeline. Like David Coon of the Green Party, Austin believes a minority government works best for the people of the province.
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44min
August 25, 2020 NB Election: Why David Coon Is Campaigning For A Green ‘Minority’ Government
On September 14, New Brunswick will elect a government to chart the future course of the province’s economy. As a special ‘Home Office” feature series, Mark Leger will chat with all five main party leaders. First up is Green Party leader David Coon, who argues for a greener economy of course, but also why the province is better off with a minority government that works for everyone, not just supporters of the party with the most votes.
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49min
August 14, 2020 Are Digital Nomads The Future Of The Maritime Workforce?
Covid-19 has made remote workers of many of us, including Frank McKenna of TD Bank working from home in rural N.B. Hilary Smith has been a Digital Nomad for years, travelling the world before settling down here and working remotely for a company outside the region. On this week’s episode, Inda Intiar chats with Mark Leger about people like Frank and Hilary and the benefits of building an economy to suit the needs of the remote workforce.
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43min
July 23, 2020 A conversation with Frank McKenna from his home office in Cap-Pelé
The former N.B. premier sees opportunity everywhere, from the region’s small towns to its larger cities. At home during the pandemic, the former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. and current Deputy Chairman of TD Bank is working seven days a week and enjoying the outdoor amenities of his province. In a conversation with Huddle editor Mark Leger, Frank offers insights on the future of remote work, energy, immigration and the region’s entrepreneurial spirit.
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36min
July 16, 2020 Rob Moir and Wendy Keats on an economy designed for the 99%
Many Covid-19 workforce initiatives proved temporary, like “hero pay” at big-box retailers. But some shifts may become permanent, like flexible work arrangements that allow more people to work from home. Huddle editor Mark Leger speaks with UNB business professor Rob Moir and Wendy Keats of the Cooperative Enterprise Council of New Brunswick, about the value shifts that could reshape the economy and the nature of work and entrepreneurship.
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1h 26min
July 07, 2020 Why Can't Everyone Pay As Well As Costco?
The box-store giant has long paid higher wages than its competitors. During the pandemic, many large grocery chains introduced “hero pay,” small bumps to the wages of frontline staff - increases that were recently rolled back. Huddle editor Mark Leger speaks with Dalhousie University business professor Deryk Stec about why higher pay is a permanent feature of Costco’s business model.
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38min
June 26, 2020 Victoria Clarke And Ross Jefferson On The Atlantic Bubble
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick continued down the path toward economic recovery this week with the announcement of an “Atlantic Bubble” that will allow people to travel freely through all four provinces. Huddle Editor Mark Leger speaks with Ross Jefferson of Discover Halifax and Victoria Clarke about what this means for the region’s tourism industry and the renewed vibrancy of our cities.
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54min
June 18, 2020 Shauna Cole on Black Lives Matter
Shauna Cole recently wrote a LinkedIn post, “I Once Heard A Hiring Manager Say The N-Word,” about growing up biracial and the racism she witnessed in the community and workplaces. Last Saturday the human resource specialist spoke at a Black Lives Matter rally in Saint John. Mark Leger speaks with Shauna about her experiences and path forward for the movement.

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1h 1min
June 11, 2020 Trevor Nichols and Mark Leger On More Vibrant Maritime Cities
In response to Covid-19 restrictions, Halifax, Saint John, Moncton and Fredericton are shutting down streets, establishing new bike lanes and extending restaurant patios onto the sidewalks and into public squares. Huddle Halifax reporter Trevor Nichols and editor Mark Leger talk about whether these could become permanent features of more vibrant, people-friendly cities.

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54min
June 04, 2020 Inda Intiar on international students coping with Covid-19
Huddle Moncton reporter Inda Intiar talks with Mark Leger about international students facing difficulties during the Covid-19 pandemic. Many have lost jobs and can’t get benefits, forced to ride out a tough period until they return to school. A former international student herself, Inda shares their stories and talks about supporting people so critical to the growth of the province’s economy.
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44min

FAQs about Huddle Presents: Home Office:

How many episodes does Huddle Presents: Home Office have?

The podcast currently has 65 episodes available.