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NQI News and Events
Jul 26, 2007
Introduction to Process Mapping (at the Cottage!) - Aug 23 - 24, 2007 - Muskoka
Learn about"Process Mapping" at the cottage!
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Jun 6, 2007
Make the Most of Summer Downtime. Take an NQI Course This Summer.
Take an NQI course this summer in Muskoka, Toronto, Ottawa, or Edmonton. All participants who register and attend in June, July or August, will receive 2 free movie vouchers to a local theatre.
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Mar 29, 2007
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty comments on the Region of Peel
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty comments on the Region of Peel winning the National Quality Institute, Canada Award for Excellence Gold Trophy.
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Feb 8, 2007
Windsor Regional Hospital is recognized with NQI PEP® Level 1
News clip from CBC when the Windsor Regional Hospital is recognized with NQI PEP® Level 1 for Healthy Workplace.
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Jan 24, 2007
2007 NQI Training Calendar has been updated
The NQI 2007 Calendar has been posted to the NQI website. Including multiple dates in Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa, and Halifax.
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Nov 29, 2006
Message to NQI PEP Recipients (Levels 1-3)
NQI is always striving to improve our processes and accordingly, we are writing to let you know about a new procedure and new deadlines should you wish to be recognized at the 2007 Canada Awards for Excellence and the NQI Performance Excellence Summit next October 24, 2007 (mark your calendars now!!)
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Nov 27, 2006
1 year subscription to 'Your Workplace' magazine compliments of NQI for Members
All NQI members will be receiving a one-year subscription to 'Your Workplace' magazine compliments of NQI.
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Nov 1, 2006
2006 NQI Summit and CAE Gala Recap with Photos
Another successful NQI Summit and CAE Gala was held on October 24, 2006. Twenty-one Canadian organizations received the prestigious Canada Awards for Excellence. Links to Photos and Presentation downloads(members only).
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Oct 31, 2006
Who’s who in Healthcare - The Quality Guy
John Perry is the 2006 recipient of the Who's who in Healthcare Award for Workplace Wellness from Canadian Healthcare Manager Magazine.
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Oct 22, 2006
Member Networking Presentation Downloads - Sept 22
PDF downloads of the Member Networking session on Sept 22, 2006. Exclusive for NQI Members.
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Oct 2, 2006
Small Business Management Certificate
NQI, in partnership with a powerful Coalition of organizations is pooling its resources to bring new learning opportunities to the small business community.
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Sep 18, 2006
2006 Recipients of the Prestigious Canada Awards for Excellence
National recognition for award-winning organizations demonstrate expanded market share, increased efficiency, enhanced competitiveness, talent retention across key business lines
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Sep 18, 2006
The Forest and Range Evaluation Program achieved NQI PEP 1
The Forest and Range Evaluation Program achieved Level One of the Progressive Excellence Program
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Jun 23, 2006
OHA 2006 Healthy Hospital Innovators Award
The Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) in partnership with the NQI (National Quality Institute) is pleased to announce the OHA 2006 Healthy Hospital Innovators Award to be presented at the OHA’s Annual Convention & Exhibition, OHA HealthAchieve on November 6, 2006.
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Jun 12, 2006
Patient Safety and Worker Health in Jeopardy Unless Action Taken to Make Health Workplaces Healthier
Unhealthy workplaces in Canada’s health system place patients and workers at risk and cost hundreds of millions of dollars. A coalition of 11 national healthcare organizations and more than 45 quality worklife experts have formed the Quality...
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Apr 24, 2006
Governor General of Canada Announced as Canada Awards for Excellence Patron
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., becomes Patron of the National Quality Institute’s Canada Awards for Excellence
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Apr 19, 2006
Launch Announcement of the Leadership Excellence Program
“Individuals” Making the Difference! The National Quality Institute is excited to announce the launch of the Leadership Excellence Program.
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Apr 18, 2006
NQI Puzzle Solution
NQI Chairman's Dinner Puzzle Solution. Find out how all the pieces fit together.
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Mar 10, 2006
Become an NQI Member
Become an NQI (National Quality Institute) member and join a national network of organizations dedicated to EXCELLENCE!
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Jan 11, 2006
NQI Training News
New courses available for 2006. Organizational Assessment Training, Basics of Quality & Healthy Workplace for Front Line Staff, Introduction to Root Cause Analysis, Operational Root Cause Analysis and Your Personal LifePlan ©! “How to Live Life in Balance and on Purpose!”, are all new courses available from NQI throughout 2006.
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Jan 5, 2006
The Healthy Organization Symposium, hosted by BC HRMA on January 25th, 2006
You are invited to the first every Healthy Organization Symposium hosted by BC HRMA.
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Dec 22, 2005
Happy Holidays from NQI
Best Wishes for the Holiday Season and an "Excellent" New Year! From all of us at NQI
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Nov 10, 2005
Ten new members join NQI
Ten new members join NQI at the Silver, Bronze and Copper levels.
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Nov 2, 2005
VM = SILVER CANADIAN AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
The VM colours of gold and black now include silver - the silver award of excellence from the National Quality Institute. As
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Oct 28, 2005
2005 NQI Summit and CAE Gala Recap with Photos
Another successful NQI Summit and CAE Gala was held on October 20, 2005. Fourteen Canadian organizations received the prestigious Canada Awards for Excellence.
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Oct 20, 2005
Mississauga’s St. Luke Catholic Elementary School NQI award winner
St. Luke Catholic School in Mississauga is one of the recipients of the National Quality Institute’s Canada Awards for Excellence. St. Luke receives a silver award in the education category. This is the second year St. Luke has been recognized by the NQI. The school garnered a bronze award last year.
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Oct 17, 2005
Fourteen Canadian Organizations to Receive Canada Awards for Excellence
The National Quality Institute (NQI) today announced the 2005 winners under the prestigious Canada Awards for Excellence (CAE) program.
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Oct 16, 2005
Be one of the first to experience 'NQI Interactive Assessor'
Interactive Assessor is a Digital Games Based Learning product developed by the National Quality Institute to test and train skills associated with assessing excellence frameworks
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Oct 15, 2005
Canada’s Healthy Workplace Week October 24 - 30
Fifth annual awareness week promotes “Healthy Outcomes” to measure business success
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Oct 4, 2005
Three new members join NQI
The Atlantic Lottery Corp., the Canada-Ontario, Business Service Centre, and Mensante Corporation have joined NQI at the copper level
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Sep 30, 2005
3M Celebrates Canada Awards for Excellence
3M, winner of the 2005 CAE Quality Award celebrates their success.
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Sep 30, 2005
The Ottawa Senators Achieve NQI-PEP level 1
President and chief executive officer Roy Mlakar accepted the certificate on behalf of the Ottawa Senators and Corel Centre.
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Sep 25, 2005
Vincent Massey Public School Receives Canadian Award of Excellence
Vincent Massey Public School has been awarded a prestigious Silver Canadian Award of Excellence from the National Quality Institute.
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Sep 19, 2005
Xerox Strikes Gold in Canada Awards for Excellence
National Quality Institute recognizes Xerox North American TeleWeb operations in Atlantic Canada for leadership business performance
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Sep 15, 2005
2006 Training Calendar is now available
The NQI 2006 Calendar has been published to the NQI website.
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Sep 13, 2005
NQI updates: Vision, Mission, and Values
NQI has updated our Vision, Mission and Value statements.
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Jul 28, 2005
NQI Board of Governors Announces a new President and CEO
The NQI Board of Governors is pleased to announce that Allan Ebedes has joined the NQI as President and CEO effective August 2, 2005.
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Jul 20, 2005
Two new copper members
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver & The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board are both committed to excellence and have joined NQI at the Copper Level
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Jul 12, 2005
OHA 2005 Healthy Hospital Innovators Award
OHA in partnership with the NQI is pleased to announce the OHA 2005 Healthy Hospital Innovators Award.
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Jul 11, 2005
Some new Quality jobs posted to the NQI site
Job Seekers. Check back frequently to see new jobs relating to Quality or Healthy Workplace.
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Jun 1, 2005
NQI Launches Organizational Quality and Wellness Criteria for the Health Care Sector.
This criteria was developed by NQI with the help of leading health care professionals and will provide you with a valuable framework that will help you improve and sustain organizational performance.
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May 30, 2005
New half day Leadership Workshop for Healthy Workplace
A half day Executive workshop has been developed to engage leaders in a healthy workplace.
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Apr 28, 2005
Three new Members Join NQI at the copper level
City of Kelowna, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, and Casey House Hospice have all joined NQI at the copper level.
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Apr 20, 2005
NCQC - Living Quality : Breaking the Barriers
For the fourth year, the National Capital Quality Conference (NCQC) is providing exhibitors and attendees alike the opportunity to learn more about quality excellence and healthy workplace principles as seen by a number of experts.
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Apr 18, 2005
NQI Chairman's dinner was a huge success
Thanks to the event sponsors and all those who attended. Photo Gallery and Poster Download.
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Apr 12, 2005
2005 is the year for Mental Health and Excellence at Work in Canada.
The year for Mental Health and Excellence at Work in Canada is dedicated on this date, April 12, 2005 to the Hon. James K. Bartleman, Order of Ontario, 27th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
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Apr 5, 2005
Calling for 'Recognition of Achievement Awards' Submissions
Submissions are due June 30 for the NQI Recognition of Achievement Awards
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Apr 4, 2005
Bruce Power gets PEP level 1
Bruce Power gets PEP level 1 for a Healthy Workplace.
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Apr 1, 2005
NQI-RABQSA Auditor Transition FAQ
NQI-RABQSA Auditor Transition Frequently Asked Questions.
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Apr 1, 2005
Great West Life committed to a Healthy Workplace
Great West Life is NQI's patron sponsor for Healthy Workplace in 2005.
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Mar 31, 2005
A deparment of TDSB gets PEP level 1
A department of the Toronto District School Board gets PEP level 1
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Mar 24, 2005
NQI is please to announce a new partnership with Family Services Employee Assistance Programs
We have partnered with FSEAP in order to enhance the services and tools NQI offers within our organizational excellence programs.
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Mar 10, 2005
Manulife Financial gets PEP level 2
On February 1, 2005, Guy Vaillant, Vice President of IWM Operations, Manulife Financial, hosted a cake celebration. John Perry, Vice President of NQI, was on hand to present the PEP Level Two certificate.
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Feb 15, 2005
New members join NQI at the copper and bronze level
Creative Wellness Solutions, FedEx Ground Package System, Inc., Invitrogen Canada Inc., and the City of Dawson Creek have all joined NQI at the copper level. The Regional Municipality of York has joined NQI at the bronze level.
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Jan 13, 2005
NQI PEP Level 1 for CMA
CMA Canada awarded Level 1 certification in excellence by The National Quality Institute
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Jan 11, 2005
Don't Miss these upcoming Members Only Events
Check the calendar for all the Members only events
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Jan 5, 2005
Stairway to Health
Stairway to Health is a newly launched web-based resource developed to increase physical activity in the workplace through stair climbing.
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Dec 14, 2004
Excellence for Small Business Self-Evaluation Tool (quality) is now available in e-learning format
An ongoing focus on quality is a key factor in the success of any business. Excellence for Small Business was developed specifically for businesses with fewer than 100 employees.
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Dec 13, 2004
Reach the NQI.ca audience with a Banner Advertisement
Increase your visibility and awareness with high-profile banner advertising prominently displayed on the widely-respected NQI website.
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Dec 8, 2004
ASQ Member Unit Receives Recognition in Canadian National Quality Award Program
ASQ’s Ottawa Valley Section has become the first volunteer organization to achieve Level I certification in the Progressive Excellence Program (PEP I), which is part of Canada ’s framework of national quality awards.
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Dec 1, 2004
NQI surveys help you understand stakeholder requirements
Find out stakeholder requirements with an NQI survey. A customer is your most valuable asset and their satisfaction is key to your organizational success. NQI surveys measure the satisfaction of all your customers, whether internal or external, using integrated online survey technology.
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Nov 16, 2004
2005 NQI Training Calendar is Available
The 2005 Training calendar has been finalized. In addition to our usual offerings, we have 4 new courses for 2005.
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Oct 21, 2004
2004 Summit Breakout Session Presentations and Session Photos Available for Download
Did you have trouble deciding what breakout session to attend at this year's NQI summit? Not to worry we have the power point presentations available to download.
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Oct 13, 2004
Celebrate Canada’s Healthy Workplace Week!
Canada’s Healthy Workplace Week October 25 – 31, 2004. For information and resources to help enhance the health of your workplace, visit: www.healthyworkplaceweek.ca
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Oct 12, 2004
Two new members join NQI at the copper level
McMaster University and On-Line Support Inc. join NQI at the copper level
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Sep 22, 2004
NQI Announces 2004 CAE Small Business and Silver Recipients
Three Canadian organizations have won Small Business Awards and five others achieved Silver-level recognition under the prestigious CAE program. 2004 winners to be celebrated at 20th Anniversary Canada Awards for Excellence Gala, Oct. 19 in Toronto
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Sep 1, 2004
Discount available for multiple training registrations
Register 3 or more people for any NQI public session and save.
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Aug 20, 2004
Delta Hotels honoured as a healthy workplace
Delta Hotels' media release regarding Healthy Workplace Award.
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Aug 18, 2004
Prestigious award for DaimlerChrysler and the CAW
The National Quality Institute (NQI) announced today that they are awarding DaimlerChrysler Canada (DCCI) and the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) the prestigious Healthy Workplace Award. DCCI and CAW Press release.
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Aug 17, 2004
NQI Announces 2004 Gold Trophy CAE Recipients
The National Quality Institute Recognizes Winning Performance in Three Canadian Organizations, Announces 2004 Gold Trophy Recipients. Winners to be celebrated at Canada Awards for Excellence Gala, Oct. 19 in Toronto
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Aug 16, 2004
OHA 2004 Healthy Hospital Innovators Award
The Ontario Hospital Association in partnership with the NQI is pleased to announce the OHA 2004 Healthy Hospital Innovators Award
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Jul 16, 2004
Video Introduction of CAE Small Business Awards on Money Wise
Video clip regarding Small Business Award. CFIB president Catherine Swift talks about CAE Small business awards on Money Wise.
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Jul 1, 2004
BC Auditor General says health authorities need to improve the work environment
Strelioff said his office undertook the study because a healthy work force and a healthy workplace are integral ingredients in providing top-quality patient care. As well, he said, the health of the workplace is a key part of maintaining a cost-efficient system. Based on a study of data from the year 2000, experts estimate as much as $1 billion is spent annually in B.C.’s health care system on the direct and indirect cost of employee injuries, illnesses, absenteeism and lost productivity caused by ill health.
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Apr 23, 2004
Peel Region Makes a Canadian First for Quality
The Region of Peel has once again shown itself to be one of Canada's best run municipal governments by receiving the National Quality Institute's Progressive Excellence Program (PEP) Level 3 designation - the first government in the Canada to do so.
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Mar 12, 2004
NQI Now Offers Customer and Employee Satisfaction Surveys
These cost-effective surveys were developed in response to the increasing desire of organizations, large and small, public and private, to better understand the needs of their customers, as well as the needs of their employees.
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Mar 1, 2004
Canada Awards For Excellence: Canada's Best Run…..
20th Anniversary Celebrations! Currently there are 2 award categories: Quality and Healthy Workplace. Commencing 2004, the CAE program will add new categories for small business and education.
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Feb 3, 2004
New Platinum Member - NuComm International
NuComm International has joined NQI at the Platinum Level
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Feb 2, 2004
New Copper Member - Legal Services Society of BC
Legal Services Society of BC has joined NQI at the Copper Level
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Jan 28, 2004
Town of Markham Upgrades Membership
The Town of Markham Upgrades NQI Membership from Copper to Platinum
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Jan 22, 2004
Scarborough school earns national honour
A Scarborough public school stepped into the spotlight last week after being acknowledged by a national evaluation agency for its commitment to excellence in education.
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Jan 13, 2004
Manulife Financial's Wealth Management Operations receives PEP Level One certification
Manulife Financial's Wealth Management Operations receives PEP Level One certification through the National Quality Institute!
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Jan 7, 2004
New Bronze Member - Fincentric Corporation
Fincentric Corporation has joined NQI at the Bronze Level
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Jan 6, 2004
New Copper Member - Union Gas Ltd
Union Gas Ltd has joined NQI at the Copper Level.
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Jan 6, 2004
New Copper Member - Carlson Marketing Group
Carlson Marketing Group has joined NQI at the Copper Level.
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Nov 13, 2003
Canadian Healthy Workplace Resource Guide - An Online Resource
The purpose of HWR is to provide a complete, online source of credible resources to facilitate the continuous improvement of any, and all, aspects of a healthy workplace.
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Nov 1, 2003
Announcement of NQI's Representative for the National Capital Region
Dan Corbett, President and CEO of the National Quality Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Don Wilson as NQI’s Representative for the National Capital Region
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Oct 30, 2003
New Copper Member - Community Care Access Centre Simcoe County
Community Care Access Centre Simcoe County has joined NQI at the Copper Level.
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Oct 10, 2003
New Copper Member - Region of Durham
Region of Durham has joined NQI at the Copper Level.
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Oct 10, 2003
New Copper Member - College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia
College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia has joined NQI at the Copper Level.
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Oct 10, 2003
New Silver Member - Information Services Corporation
Information Services Corporation has joined NQI at the Silver Level.
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Oct 8, 2003
Enhancing ASQ quality in Canada surveys
Invitation to participate in ASQ Surveys of Canadians.
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Sep 22, 2003
Calian achieves Progressive Excellence Program Level 2
Calian is the first business and technology service provider to achieve the National Quality Institute's Progressive Excellence Program (PEP) Level 2 accreditation.
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Sep 19, 2003
Survey Says! Take a Simple Healthy Workplace Quiz
Take a simple workplace health quiz and submit your responses to see what others have to say.
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Aug 28, 2003
New Copper Member - Bayview-Wildwood Resort
Bayview-Wildwood Resort has joined NQI at the Copper Level.
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Aug 27, 2003
Three New One-Day Workshops Available from NQI
'Leading Successful Organizational Change', 'Lean Manufacturing', & 'Creating an Empowering Workplace' are three new one-day workshops available from NQI.
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Jul 28, 2003
New Copper Member - City of Kingston
City of Kingston has joined NQI at the Copper Level
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Jul 9, 2003
NQI offers you the recognition you deserve!
NQI offers a certification program for professionals to be recognized for their expertise in Quality and/or Healthy Workplace.
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Jun 23, 2003
Strategies for Managing Employee Stress and Mental Health
Wednesday, October 22, 2003 to Thursday, October 23, 2003
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Jun 18, 2003
HEALTH, WORK & WELLNESS CONFERENCE 2003
September 28 to 30, 2003
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May 11, 2003
ASQ - 58th Annual Quality Congress, May 24-25-26, 2004
American Society for Quality - 58th Annual Quality Congress, 2004, Toronto, Canada
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Apr 29, 2003
Framework for the Development of a Healthy Workplace Self Study CD ROM now available
This program provides a set of building blocks for developing a physically and socially healthy workplace.
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Apr 28, 2003
Quest for Quality
3 Module Certification Training Program
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Apr 28, 2003
The Voice of Canadians: Consumers Speak Out on Service Quality in Canada
While Canadians gave a positive review to service quality there is room for improvement, especially in a number of industry sectors that received less favourable reviews.
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Apr 28, 2003
Roadmap to Excellence
Increasingly, organizations are choosing to follow NQI's innovative Roadmap to Excellence
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Apr 28, 2003
An In-House session might be the answer to your training needs
In-House training sessions are available for all NQI training courses.
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Apr 9, 2003
City of Sault Ste Marie on the PEP Journey
With their formal commitment to NQI-PEP, the Corporation of City of Sault Ste Marie has joined a leading group of municipalities ...
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Jan 1, 2003
The National Quality Institute recognizes excellence in seven Canadian organizations
Winners of the 2002 Canada awards for excellence announced by NQI Chairman Cameron Hyde
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