April 28 is National Superhero Day! I asked myself the question "If Marvel was casting their movies using the staff at Velsoft's headquarters, who would get what part? After an exhausting and very scientific assessment, here are the…

April 14 is International Moment of Laughter Day. I thought it would be great to collect jokes from Velsoftians so that we could all have a few moments of laughter. The response was overwhelming. Here are some of…

We all know that walking is good for us. It helps us maintain a healthy weight by reducing excess body fat, strengthens bones and muscles, prevents or helps manage conditions such as heart disease and high blood pressure,…

Companies with a highly engaged workforce are more productive, experience less absenteeism, have higher rates of customer satisfaction, and commit fewer errors, according to Sterling, which provides background and identity services around the world. In a blog entitled…

Today is Goof Off Day, and since we were busy goofing off, we didn’t write a blog for today. Instead, please enjoy this blog written by freelance writer Vivian Wagner of New Concord, Ohio. 3 Reasons Why Goofing…

Last year in honor of St. Patrick's Day, Velsoftians shared their favorite green things. This year I thought it would be interesting to take a look at all of the exciting St. Patrick's Day celebrations that team members…

I haven’t watched Battle of the Sexes, the 2017 movie about the tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs, but in honor of International Women’s Day, I think I will. The movie features Emma Stone as…

Tomorrow -- March 2 -- is the birthday of Theodore Geisel, better known by his pen name, Dr. Seuss (rhymes with ‘Joyce’ not ‘Zeus’). Since his death, every March 2 we celebrate Dr. Seuss Day. It's a day for reading…

For those of you who are bad at multi-tasking — rejoice! You shouldn’t be doing it anyway. In Velsoft’s course, Getting Stuff Done — Personal Development Boot Camp, learners are advised to stop multi-tasking and concentrate on a…

This weekend  we are asked to perform Random Acts of Kindness. When I was planning for this blog, I thought first I would start with a definition, so I asked my friend Wikipedia and found the following: A…

Want to work better and faster? Of course you do! Cleaning out your computer can help you accomplish this. Deleting unnecessary files and uninstalling unused applications can make your computer run faster, and getting organized by sorting your…

Studies have shown that getting to know co-workers has many advantages, including employee satisfaction, a better team atmosphere, and enhanced productivity. In The Benefit of Getting To Know Your Coworkers, 2313 Inc. writes that: “One of the main benefits…

Clean. Balance. Organize. I recently read a blog by Chris Brogan (keynote speaker, author, and business and marketing advisor) in which he explains why instead of making New Year’s Resolutions, he uses a practice called “My 3 Words.”…

“Many years ago, I resolved to never bother with New Year’s Resolutions, and I have stuck with it ever since.” — Dave Beard Like Dave Beard, it seems as though most Velsoftians didn’t make New Year’s Resolutions either,…

Clean Off Your Desk Day encourages people to have a clutter-free, clean, and organized workspace. Experts say a functional workspace will increase productivity, as a clean and organized desk allows workers to focus and process information more easily.…

Here at Velsoft, we enjoy trivia. Account representative Cindy poses a daily question to staff on HipChat, and content creation manager Kevin regularly quizzes the sales staff with statistical trivia. What is trivia? Dictionary definitions include: matters or…

As most Velsoftians are aware, at the head office we’ve been conducting a reverse advent calendar activity. Many of us will remember having advent calendars as youngsters, each day in December opening the little door in the calendar…

Happy Velsoft Christmas! As is our annual tradition, I thought this week I’d find out what each Velsoftian wants most for Christmas. My list includes a column of items they each asked for, as well as things they…

As a result of the efforts of Velsoft’s Chief Happiness Officer Michael and his friends, 31 children will have a better Christmas this year. Michael and his friend Jay Perrier have organized Rappin’ Gifts annually for five years, and…

This Weekly Update takes a look at the people responsible for making our products and communication look so good —our design department. Dylan Langille Dylan is Velsoft’s multimedia developer, which means that he does graphic design – creating…

Earlier this week, Canada began circulating a new $10 bill. But what does this have to do with Velsoft? Other than the fact that Velsoftians like to earn and spend money, the new bank note features a portrait…

Tolerance, according to the Cambridge Dictionary, is the willingness to accept behavior and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them. Today is the International Day for Tolerance, introduced…

Over my years as a student I’ve learned a lot about the world wars and the hundreds of thousands of Canadians who fought for our country. Each year we learn what it means to wear a poppy and…

In 1989, Cher famously sang "If I could turn back time..." and this weekend we can! Because the clocks fall back on Saturday at head office due to Daylight Saving Time coming to an end for this year,…

Whether you’re a sales rep, a designer, a programmer, a manager, or even a writer, I think we all want to be the best at what we do here at Velsoft. Something that can help with that is…

On Wednesday recreational cannabis use became legal here in Canada. What does that mean for Velsoft employees at HQ in Nova Scotia and for team members who visit from our other offices? Here’s what you need to know:…

Today, Oct. 12, is National Train Your Brain Day. This is a day created to encourage people to exercise their brains through skills such as reading, word puzzles, number games, brain teasers, trivia games, riddles, and word games. The…

My desire to teach at college was solidified when I had my first teaching job -- a Grade 7 class of students who had all failed at least one year of schooling. (Yes, I'm old enough to have…

How does it feel to pull a 20,000-pound fire truck? For employees of Velsoft, it feels fantastic, surprising, and exciting. Last weekend, Team Velsoft – made up of eight staff members, one spouse and one friend – participated…

One of the reasons Jennifer Hatt enjoys being a business owner is also one of the things that frightens her a bit. “It’s that dual-edged joy of charting your own course with the responsibility of, well, if this…