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Volume 2 • Issue 29
MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR
The mixture of generations is here, and for the better
"Managing multigenerational workforces is an art in itself. Young workers want to make a quick impact, the middle generation needs to believe in the mission, and older employees don't like ambivalence. Your move." I borrow this quote from Michelle Branigan's current contribution, and I apply it also to articles on safety that we present to you this week. Learning from one generation to the next is better that learning from mistakes when it comes to safety. Good reading!
Line Goyette
Managing Editor
linegoyette@kerrwil.com
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Human Resources
Multiple Generations in the Workforce
By Michelle Branigan
"Managing multigenerational workforces is an art in itself. Young workers want to make a quick impact, the middle generation needs to believe in the mission, and older employees don't like ambivalence. Your move." Generations are generally defined by their shared experiences as they grow up, which in turn helps shape their attitudes and traits. This month we look at some of the characteristics commonly attributed to each generation in the workforce, and what that may mean for employers and their human resources strategies.
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Safety
Nova Scotia Firm Fined $35,000, 150 Hours Community Service in Electrician's Death
By Scott Williams
R.D. Longard Services Ltd., an electrical firm no longer in operation, has been found guilty of two charges that contributed to the May 2013 electrocution of journeyman electrician Chris Boyle. At the time, Boyle was tying down an electrical feeder cable for a new electrical service in a Halifax retail strip mall. It's not known why Boyle, who left behind a wife and two young children, worked on the system while it was energized. In her ruling, the judge found that…
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Safety
Case Study: Temporary Power for Large Scale Residential Construction
Ever wonder how large construction projects with sales offices and show suites get power when there is only a generator or temporary power established on the construction site? The BC Safety Authority pays close attention to these types of installations, since fire alarms, sprinklers, and other building code safety systems are not up and running during the construction phase of the project. Recently, a safety officer conducted an assessment of a large multi-family residential site under construction and found several significant hazards...
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Peers & Profiles
River Electric: Successfully Mixing Water and Electricity
Electrical contractors love trucks but we fully admit it we love boats at Kerrwil, so when we saw an electrical contractor with his own branded boat we needed to know more about River Electric. Running a classic GREW 245 Hull…
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Economy
Value of Building Permits Slipped in May
Following two months of double-digit gains in March and April, the total value of building permits issued in May fell 14.5% to $6.7 billion. Declines were recorded in five provinces, led by Ontario, which had posted a notable increase the previous month. The residential, industrial, institutional and commercial sectors were all affected...
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Survey Says
Contractor Salaries By City
A sampling of electrical contractors' salaries in seven of Canada's largest cities.
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Product Focus
GFCI Self Testing Technology from Hubbell
Hubbell has expanded its Autoguard patented self-testing technology, which automatically monitors the ability to provide ground fault protection. As of September 29, 2015, CSA will require self-test monitoring capabilities in all ground-fault circuit interrupter receptacles. These receptacles can be used in residential, commercial offices, hospital, education and manufacturing facilities to name a few...
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EIN's TRAINING & EVENTS CALENDAR
Training, networking and professional development opportunities for members of Canada's electrical industry.
WIRE Field Trip: 2MW Minto Flywheel System
August 11 - Minto, ON
EFC Quebec Region Autumn Activity & Economic Forum
September 16 - Montreal, PQ
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Current Copper Prices
 Monitor daily and 6-month $US prices for copper — the preferred electrical conductor for most categories of electrical wiring.
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THE ELECTRICAL STOCK MARKET
 Track the stock market performance of 25 publicly traded electrical equipment suppliers and electrical wholesalers. Updated weekly.
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