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Whether you’re looking to gain skills and knowledge to help you in your current role or to move into a new position, it’s important to make time to build new expertise and give your existing knowledge a tune-up. Get tips on how to make time for professional development opportunities. Read more of the article: Making time for professional development
Bed bugs are one of the most challenging issues a property manager can face in their day-to-day operations. What happens when you think you may have a bed bug infestation? Where do you start? Read more of the article: Bed bugs: identification and treatment
We have few opportunities to influence how government and developers operate. However, community consultations offer a chance to make a direct impact on property development in our communities. Find out more about how to prepare for and get involved in community consultations. Read more of the article: The advocates’ guide to effective community consultations
So your organization is finally on Twitter. Great! You’re now plugged in to one of the largest social networking platforms in the world, with limitless opportunities to build awareness and new connections. Now what? Read more of the article: Five things to post on your non-profit’s Twitter account
I am having an issue with odours coming from a unit in the building I manage. The smell of cat urine is extremely pervasive even in the hallway outside this unit – it’s overpowering even when you’re just walking past. I am keen to respect the tenant’s rights, but I have received numerous complaints from others about the odour. Read more of the article: Ask member support: Odours affecting tenants’ right to reasonable enjoyment
It's no secret that Ontario is facing an affordable housing shortage. How does the housing crisis impact our communities and how can the community housing sector help mitigate its effects? Read more of the article: Creating and preserving healthy communities: the impact of community housing
Taking time for oneself can seem like a big ask when you’re busy with work, your home life or any number of things you might be juggling, but self-care doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s helpful to think of self-care as simple habits you can adopt to keep yourself happy, healthy, and mentally sharp. Read more of the article: Self-care: simple ways to start managing stress
Studies show that practicing mindfulness can reduce stress in the workplace and help increase overall quality of life. We spoke to Trish Tutton, Mindfulness Teacher and speaker at the 2019 ONPHA Conference, to find out more about mindfulness and its benefits. Read more of the article: Mindfulness: a tool for reducing workplace stress
It was a productive year for the association. See what we accomplished together with our members in 2019! Read more of the article: 2019: Our Year in Photos
Find out more about who was honoured for their amazing work in the sector. Read more of the article: Congratulations to our 2019 ONPHA Award winners!
