Dave Ulrich Webinar - HR in Difficult Times: How HR should add even more value!

The HR Alumni, is delighted to invite all Management and HR professionals to attend the first in a series of Free expert Web Seminars presented by Professor Dave Ulrich, Professor of Business at the University of Michigan.

http://hr.wtgalumni.com/docs/prof-dave-ulrich-webinar

Date: 24th April Time: 14:00 – 15:00 GMT

You'll walk away with...
• Understand the current economic crisis
• Identify how HR can add value in this crisis
• Recognise specific actions that can be taken in HR, Leadership and Business
• Perform your competencies to be a successful HR professional

Volunteerism’s Impact on Talent Management

Volunteerism is the willingness of people to work on behalf of others without being motivated by financial or material gain (from Wikipedia)

As companies struggle to maintain employee engagement in these turbulent times, organizations need to react creatively to re-inspiring their employees. Look to volunteerism within your organization. Taking part in a community action program encourages team building and camaraderie. It has also been linked to increases in productivity back on the job.

This article from Talent Management Magazine emphasizes how volunteerism can re-engage your employees and promote your company through community involvement.

http://www.talentmgt.com/talent.php?pt=a&aid=915

And, here's the first event you can get involved with in Vancouver - Earth Day at Jericho Beach on April 18, 2009. Plant 4000 trees in one day. What a great way to get your employees outside, working together, and doing something great for the habitat! They can even bring their friends and family members to help out.

http://www.evergreen.ca/earthdayvancouver/

Canada's Best Workplaces

During these uncertain times, there are still companies leading the way in engagement. According the Great Place to Work Institute, to create a great workplace, managers must build trust by practicing credibility, respect and fairness, and by encouraging pride and camaraderie among staff members.

http://www.greatplacetowork.ca/best/list-ca.htm

The 2009 survey not only provides the list of Top Companies, but also shares cumulative feedback from Canadian employers and employees on their feelings about work and their workplaces in 2009 compared to last year.

For example, this question was asked: Most important issue facing your organization in the coming year?

Top 5 2009

1. Leadership Development - 18.3%
2. Employee Retention - 16.7%
3. Recession - 16.7%
4. Building Corporate Culture - 8.3%
5. Middle-Management Competencies - 8.3%

* Other - 31.7%

Top 5 2008

1. Recruitment - 30.3%
2. Employee Retention - 21.2%
3. Talent Management - 13.6%
4. Leadership Development - 7.6%
5. Maintaining Culture while Managing Growth - 7.6%

* Other - 19.7%

Will she stay or will she go? Retaining women in the workforce

I had the pleasure of meeting Lisa Martin, author of Briefcase Moms and owner of Martin Group International. Lisa has been coaching women and consulting with organizations on how to retain women in the workplace. Through her book and services, she provides women with effective tools to get grounded in the values that suit their needs and help them shift to a more balanced approach to career goals and family life.


Lisa has been working with companies like Deloitte and Price Waterhouse Cooper, as well as speaking at the Vancouver Board of Trade to inspire organizations to take a different look at their retention strategies when women go on maternity leave, or are just returning from a year long absence.


Take a look at a recent panel session she led at the Vancouver Board of Trade:

http://www.boardoftrade.com/vbot_speech.asp?pageID=174&speechID=1264&offset=&speechfind=)

Here's the link to her website:

http://www.coachlisamartin.com

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http://www.humancapitalinstitute.org/hci/hci.home

Great resource website for HR Professionals and Managers

Here's a great site that offers new articles and resources daily for HR Professionals and Managers.

https://www.hrtools.com