Category Archives: Tariffs

Stop Offering Huge Wage Increases — Here’s How Total Rewards Can Control Costs for BC Trades Businesses

Let’s face it—raising wages isn’t a long-term solution for BC trades businesses right now. With rising material costs, U.S. trade tariffs, and economic uncertainty, you can’t afford to keep increasing wages every time you need to retain talent. But here’s the thing — you don’t have to. Instead of blowing your budget on unsustainable wageContinueContinue reading “Stop Offering Huge Wage Increases — Here’s How Total Rewards Can Control Costs for BC Trades Businesses”

What BC Trades Business Owners Need to Know About Tariffs and Workforce Planning

If you own a construction or trades business in BC, you already know that rising material costs and supply chain disruptions are making it harder to stay profitable. Now, U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum are adding another financial challenge—and it’s not just a pricing issue. These tariffs can impact your contracts, workforce costs,ContinueContinue reading “What BC Trades Business Owners Need to Know About Tariffs and Workforce Planning”