Voice mail systems reshape corporate communication
Canadian business writer Sandi Naiman surveys major firms adopting voice mail, including Royal LePage Sears and SkyDome. The SkyDome system offers live assistance while others rely on automated lines, a shift that could cut wasted time yet raises concerns about decision quality and rising expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal LePage Real Estate
Sears Canada
George Weston Ltd
Pepsi Canada
SkyDome Corporation
Bell Canada
Bell
Stuart Millar
Techno-Wiz
Peat Marwick Stevenson Kellogg
Millar
SkyDome
Paul Revere Life Insurance Company
David Lounds
Lounds
Paul Revere
TCI
Insurance Industries
Motivation Systems Inc
U.S
Mary Baetz
Western Management Consultants
Brian Cott
CallPro Canada
Border Between U S and Canada Described as Passive Frontier
Bruce Hutchison portrays the 3986.8 mile U S Canada boundary as a natural, friendly line of power. He notes its lack of fortifications yet constant cross-border traffic and the vivid dialogue that shapes its perception on both sides.
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United States
Canada
Bruce Hutchison
Neighborly News From Prairies Shows Neighborliness Defies Fear
A River district Christmas blaze prompts two work parties aiding Bridgemans and Underhills. Page Haubrich gains cornea transplants via Lions Club aid. Swan River Lions fund Eye Bank through Journey for Light with 40 riders, 500 miles, $35,000 raised. Tofield residents plan birdhouse boom as neighbors help birds. Doonside resident saves a frozen chipmunk, neighborliness noted over distrust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romania
Great Plains
Ceaucescu
River Gazette
Rivers District
Bridgemans
Underhills
Underhill's
North America
Lions Club of
Bateman
Mary
Deanna Haubirch
Swan River
Accor
Star and Times
Eye Bank
Tofield
Moosomin World Spectator
Mark Wielger
Doonside
Hot Air Register
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Manitoba
U.S.A
England
Hamiota Echo Publications Ltd
P.O. Box
Hamiota, Manitoba
Romoto
Sandi Naiman
British Columbia
By Fred McGuinness