Small Changes, Big Impact: The 5-Hour Productivity Hack Could Boost Canada’s GDP by 1.2%MONTREAL, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s long-standing productivity gap has been a persistent concern—but BDC suggests a surprisingly simple way to take action: the 5-hour hack. According to the Business Development Bank of Canada, if every small and medium-sized business (SME) in the country gained just five hours of work per month, the country’s GDP could rise by 1.2%, equivalent to approximately $700 per capita.
Mental Health and Productivity of Entrepreneurs Under Pressure Amid High Uncertainty: BDC SurveyMONTREAL, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mental health challenges are significantly affecting the productivity of Canadian entrepreneurs, according to a new survey from BDC, Canada’s business development bank.
