Human Resources 101

DBM presents:
WHEN IS SEPARATION A RETENTION STRATEGY?PROTECTING EMPLOYER BRAND DURING DOWNSIZING
Thursday, September 20, 2007 9am Pacific / 12pm Eastern

Most organizations don’t connect a downsizing to their retention initiatives. But consider what’s at stake if you don’t:

Protecting your company’s brand with retained and departing employees
Retaining key talent during transition
Employing recruitment strategies that […]

Edmonton… Top-notch apprentices, employers and instructors are being honoured for their exceptional achievements in the trades at the 10th annual Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board Awards event in Edmonton.
Each year, apprentices who achieve the highest marks in their final period of apprenticeship for their trade, supported by strong recommendation from their employers, receive a […]

Creating a Learning Climate for Nonprofit Staff – how to create a workplace climate that supports informal learning.
Note From Boss To Employees – Execupundit.com gives some insight into what an employee needs to know about their boss.
The Eight Irresistible Principles of Fun – Are you having fun? (Flash movie)
Ten Characters You’ll Meet at a Business Meeting – […]

In Alberta, we’re experiencing a strong economy that has created job growth in some industries by pillaging labour from others. The current economic trend does not give any indications of letting off anytime soon, so the challenge of recruitment and retention remains.
One strategy that can improve recruitment and retention is training. Investing in staff training and development can help […]

Robert Half Finance and Accounting offers a variety of information and free resources to help employers make informed, strategic hiring decisions. This is a sales tool. The form asks for a phone call or number so they can make a pitch to you. If you don’t mind the pitch, there’s some helpful information in these booklets.

2007 […]

Want to make HR dazzle? Great presenters are not born — they are prepared. Here are some tips on how to give a great presentation from the masters.
KnowHR Blog » How to Give a Great Presentation

Using Statistical Applications in Compensation
Webinar Overview:
This course teaches the mathematical skills necessary for compensation administration. The emphasis of this course is to provide the theoretical framework necessary to understand the implications and limitations of methods including linear and nonlinear regression, outlier detection and strategies, nonrandom sampling and missing data. The goal of the course is […]

Register today for this free 90-minute online webcast presented by DBM, and hosted by Human Capital Institute:

ACCELERATING THE PERFORMANCE OF HIGH POTENTIAL LEADERS

All sessions presented online, 90 minutes, no charge.

Thursday, October 26,  9 Pacific / 10 Mountain / 11 Central / 12 Eastern

Effective leaders are in demand. Often the best and most cost effective […]

Jack Phillips is a world-renowned expert in accountability, measurement and evaluating return on investment. This exclusive Webcast is an outstanding opportunity to learn how to turn human capital intangibles into business value.
Staffing is more than filling jobs. The strategic view is both short and long term, with the focus on accountability throughout the process. […]

Students can show employers their Work Safe Passports
Edmonton… This morning, Centre High Campus hosted the official launch of new resources developed to teach students how to work safely before they enter the workforce.
“Educating students in the classroom about workplace health and safety is an excellent way to prepare them for the realities that they will […]