ANNEX ADVICE
Knowledge Philanthropy Benefits Giver and Receiver
By pm-volunteers.org
The current economic downturn has had a noticeable, negative impact on the not for profit sector. Statistics Canada data shows tax filers claiming donations is declining. Traditional sources of grant funding are also more challenging to secure. Read more…
Selling with one hand tied behind your back
By Rob Malec
The internet era has revolutionized our communication. It has revolutionized the way many people sell too, and not for the better. When you sell using email and the like, you are selling with one hand tied … Read more…
Competitive Advantage Through Cool Psychology
By Patrick Conroy
A UBC researcher may have found a way to significantly reduce rework in software projects, and Annex is helping him investigate this high-value possibility. Patrick Conroy, taking a break from a 35+ year career in business, has … Read more…
Are you making enough of the right decisions, fast enough?
By Mike Desjardins
Very rarely do I hear from CEO's and executives who are worried they will not be able to plot a strategy that makes sense for their company. More often than not, their greatest challenge lies in execution … Read more…
ANNEX UPDATES
Happy holidays to our clients, consultants and associates. Annex wishes everyone good health and happiness in 2012!
What’s New
Seat Sale
Annex’s annual Seat Sale is on now! Get significant discounts on permanent placement fees. Send Annex your requirement by Jan. 31, 2012 to be eligible. Contact Joel to find out more: jchamaschuk@annexgroup.com
Annex continues to grow – introducing Tamsin Andrew
Tamsin Andrew joined Annex as a Recruiter on November 23, 2011. IT and business professionals can connect with Tamsin at tandrew@annexgroup.com.
80+ positions to be filled
Annex’s job board has over 80 open contract and employment positions. This month’s featured job is an IT Manager role in Prince George, BC: view posting…
Annex Facebook page
Visit our new Facebook page! Annex will donate $1 to Nourish Charitable Foundation Society for every “Like” we receive until Dec. 25, 2011.
NSERC Research Project
Annex is participating in a research study at UBC on cognitive biases and their impact on software development projects. For more information, see the article ‘Competitive Advantage Through Cool Psychology’ in this newsletter edition by Patrick Conroy.
Annex Website
Annex has a new web site. If you have any comments, please contact Morgan Lackey at mlackey@annexgroup.com.
Products & Services Discounts
Discounts on CGL and E&O business insurance from Hub International – see details
Fantastic pricing on Rogers smart phone plans – see details
Run medical and dental costs through your company using a health trust – see details
More group discounts – critical illness, disability, real estate services – see details
Upcoming Events
PMP Exam Prep Workshop – for clients and consultants
Annex Learning Centre presents our Accelerated PMP Certification Exam Preparation workshop: Feb. 3, 10, 17 & 24. The workshop takes place over four consecutive Fridays. We welcome individuals and groups. Visit http://www.ciki.ca/schedule.asp for more information. To register, contact Denise Holleran-Boswell at … Read more…
Alternative Investment Strategy in Today’s Volatile Markets
Complimentary Annex seminar on Feb. 15, 2012. 10:00-11:30am Read more…
Getting the Fees You Deserve
Annex Alliance Seminars are complimentary education sessions for members of the Annex Alliance, our consortium of 9,200 IT and business consultants in BC. Guest speakers share their expertise and provide value to benefit Annex contractors. See summary of this past event held November 29, 2011.
Meet the Team
Soraya Savji joined Annex in September 2011 as a Recruiter. Read more…
FEATURED PROJECTS
- Business Process Analysis
- Sharepoint
- IT Strategic Plan
- Custom Software Development
- Project Management
GIVING BACK
- Canadian Red Cross
- PM-Volunteers.org
FAST FACTS
- The Annex Alliance is growing by 100 people per month on average.
- Annex set a new record in September 2011 for number of people on projects.
- Annex generates more IT contract opportunities than any other firm in BC.
- Annex has a management consulting solutions practice.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
2012 Goals
Let me start by saying Happy Holidays to Annex’s clients, consultants and suppliers. Our team sincerely thanks you for a fantastic year. Calendar year end is a great time to reflect on the year that was and to plan…
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