My feedback on the Citizen Compass crowd-sourcing platform

The Citizen Compass initiative has been launched for almost two weeks! I have taken the time to participate in the Choicebook and have read several of the comments in the Idea Forum, have you? The Idea Forum topics range from services people would like to see online (adoption, passports) to apprehensions people have about the idea in general such as security.  I encourage you all to take the time to visit both of these sites as they are very informative and very intriguing. The only way to have a say, is to participate!

The Citizen Compass: Let’s guide our future together!

Fellow Canadians, it is finally time for us to be heard. Amidst the economic turmoil that has taken over our thoughts and to some degree our lives over the past several years, many of us have been caught up in our own utopia and have forgotten that we too have a say in our government’s plans, actions and policies. After all, the government plays a vital role in our lives (believe it or not). With social media and other technology on the rise and time to ourselves and our family/friends on the fall, we must capitalize on any opportunity we can get to use technology to help mitigate the time crunch we are facing. I have an idea.

PwC wants your opinion on government eservices

Being a member of the generation Y group, my life revolves around the use of the internet. I pay bills through online banking, I enjoy shopping from the comfort of my own home, if I need to research something for work, or if I am simply looking for a recipe I tend to mutter the words “I’ll google that”. The reality is the internet affects my routine on a daily basis, does it affect yours? What if government service access was as easy as online banking or online shopping? What if you didn’t have to spend your lunch hour waiting in line to renew your driver’s license or renew your vehicle registration? And, what if you were kept up to date and aware of the services the government has available for you?

PwC gives back

Hopefully you have come to realize by reading previous blogs written by me and my colleague PwC is a very well-rounded firm. From the blogs on the office socials I’m sure you’ve learned that we like to have some fun. From the blogs about our UFE prep program, we’ve demonstrated we are a firm that emphasizes strong coaching relationships. In this blog, I want to share with you some of the ways PwC gives back to the community.

You and PwC – Making a Difference Together

If everyone lived for themselves, where would this world be? If everyone helped no one but themselves, where would you be? Interesting thought. I know I definitely would not be in the position I am right now. No, I am not talking about my position as an Associate in the Audit and Assurance Group at PwC. I am rather talking about being in the position to help others and making a difference in their lives. Making a difference in your life. The importance of helping others is invaluable and for those of you who know me, or know about me, you would agree that I do my best to help others out as much as possible. Giving back to the community is what differentiates PwC from other firms. That is why I chose PwC.    

Giving back at PwC Winnipeg

This week is the official kick off of our annual United Way donations drive, which means there are a lot of activities and events happening all week. This got me thinking about the amazing volunteering opportunities and the ways that we are able to give back while working at PwC.

PwC Conference 2011 - Creating Brilliant Futures at Niagara Falls!

Brilliant futures were definitely created in Niagara Falls this past weekend at the PwC “Creating Brilliant Futures” National Conference! Sixty of the best and brightest students from across the country gathered for a two day conference at the White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa. From lavish entrees to extravagant activities and guest speakers, I was lucky to be part of the conference’s success as a PwC rep! Read on to find out why it was said by the students to be “one the best conferences they have ever attended!”

Giving Back at PwC

 One of the things that attracted me to PwC during recruiting season is a great program PwC runs, called the PwC Canada Foundation.  The PwC Canada Foundation puts on a number of volunteering initiatives and sponsorships in order to make a difference in the local community. 

Women in senior management

Though a large part of my time over the past few months has been consumed by busy season, I find it enjoyable and helpful in my job to make time every day to scan the headlines and delve deeper into business articles that interest me.  One of the latest to really strike a chord with me was this March 3, 2011 piece from the Globe and Mail: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/women-still-scarce-in-top-ranks-at-canadas-biggest-companies/article1927418/

The PwC Canada Foundation

I realize that when you’re at work, you’re expected to work, however, there’s an aspect of my job that I wanted to share with everyone that I wouldn’t really consider work at all! How much better can that get?