Summary of this eBook

In periods of fluctuating economies and rapidly changing workforces, Pensions and Benefits take on an added importance. In the section on Pensions you will have access to an extensive review of pension legislation and requirements, funding guidelines, and taxation as well as other critical information necessary to help you manage your portfolio through these challenging times. The section on Benefits will guide you through the multitude of choices available, including flex plans and non-traditional benefits, and discuss how each can be used to provide additional value or cost control. In Payroll Processing, you will find an effective, easy-to-navigate reference guide for all your payroll needs.

This eBook has three sections:

• Pensions
• Benefits
• Payroll Processing

About the Authors

Neil Cohen obtained his LL.B. from the University of Western Ontario and was called to the Bar in 1996. He has extensive experience as a research lawyer and writer in the human resources field. He previously worked as a research lawyer with a major consulting firm, and as the Senior Editor of the CCH publication the Canadian Employment Benefits and Pension Guide. Neil is the current editor of the CCH publication PENFACTS: A Guide to Pensions in Canada.

Theo Anne Opie, LL.B. received her LL.B. from the University of Windsor and is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada. She specializes in the areas of Payroll, Human Resources, and Employment Standards law. She has written for such CCH products as the Canadian Labour Law Reporter, Labour Notes, PaySource, and Tax Topics.

 

 

 

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Employment and labour law is the lifeblood of HR practitioners and plays an essential part in managing the workforce. Whether you’re an employer of choice or working hard to get there, every workplace must meet employment standards requirements, follow health and safety rules, and guard against workplace discrimination. Put the tools at your fingertips to ensure your policies, practices, and advice to management are as accurate and up to date as possible.

This eBook has five sections:

• Employment Standards
• Employee Information and Records
• Discrimination
• Privacy
• Health and Safety

About the Authors

Theo Anne Opie, LL.B. received her LL.B. from the University of Windsor and is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada. She specializes in the areas of Payroll, Human Resources, and Employment Standards law. She has written for such Wolters Kluwer CCH products as the Canadian Labour Law Reporter, Labour Notes, PaySource, and Tax Topics.

Paul Shemilt, CHRP graduated as a mechanical engineering technologist from Durham College, and later obtained his Certified Human Resources Professional designation in 1990. He began his career as a manufacturing supervisor in a unionized environment, and progressed in two global companies to director of corporate human resources.

 

 

 

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This module provides you with the leading edge information and practices necessary to maximize the contributions of your workforce by providing guidance in areas such as Recruiting, Performance Management, Discipline, and Terminations. Use the section on HR Strategy to define your objectives and develop programs for everything from M&A activity to the effective use of external consultants.

This eBook has five sections:

• Employee Relations
• Employee Development
• Staffing
• Compensation
• HR Strategy

About the Author

Cissy Pau, CHRP is the principal consultant of Clear HR Consulting Inc., a human resources consulting firm in Vancouver, B.C., that helps small- and medium-sized businesses establish HR policies, procedures, and processes. Ms. Pau’s specialty is developing and implementing practical HR processes for companies experiencing growth and change. She is a leading HR expert, is often quoted by local and national media, and is a frequent speaker at conferences and trade association meetings. She is also an instructor at the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s Peter Thomson Centre for Venture Development.

 

 

 

 

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"An excellent information tool that helped to shed some light on a difficult subject in today's business environment for individuals who might not know where to start."

"The information provided during the webinar was useful and I will be able to integrate some best practices into our current succession planning process."

- Tammy Stevenson, Human Resources Advisor

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Webinar information current as of March 30, 2010

HR practices are always on the front line and mistakes can put your organization at risk, not to mention impact your bottom line and jeopardize your department's credibility. This archived webinar will look at the top ten mistakes in HR, providing you with the tools you need to recognize them in advance and implement the appropriate mitigation strategies.

Bonus: A copy of the supporting paper and a complete Question and Answer (Q&A) document prepared by the speaker will be provided in this archived webinar.

Learn how to:

• Appreciate the importance of aligning and communicating individual and corporate goals
• Recognize the need for job descriptions and their usefulness in an integrated HR Strategy
• Appreciate the true consequences of retaining counterproductive employees
• Grasp the importance of employee recognition and the impact of neglecting to provide continual feedback
• Know why they need to define the "rules of engagement" for staff
• Learn how to deal with a management team that wants to cut your training budget

Speaker:

Timothy R. McConnell, B.A, M.P.A., SPHR, CMC
Tim McConnell is Managing Partner and a Senior HR Strategist with McConnell HR Consulting Inc. in Ottawa. He has over 25 years experience in Human Resources management, both as a Director of HR and as a senior HR consultant. Tim provides strat

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Webinar information current as of December 3, 2009

HR professionals are striving to become strategic partners; a key success factor is the ability to measure results. Join us as Kathline Holmes CHRP, walks you through best practice tools and techniques that are used to measure HR results. Guidance around HR Metrics, benchmarking and how to present these results successfully, in order to build buy in from the executive team, will also be covered.

Bonus: A copy of the supporting paper and a complete Question and Answer (Q&A) document prepared by the speaker will be provided in this archived webinar.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand why you should care about HR Metrics
• Look at common mistakes around developing and implementing Metrics
• Recognize the different types of metrics
• Tips on selecting metrics
• Get the tools you need to create your own dashboard
• Effective ways to communicate your results

Speaker

Kathline Holmes, CHRP
Kathline Holmes, President of Gailforce Resources is an engaging and dynamic speaker who has a passion for people and a talent for aligning people and processes to business goals. A Certified Human Resources Professional with HRM training from Cornell University, she serves on the BC Human Resources Management Association Advisory Council for the Southern Interior Region and contributes articles as an HR expert and mentor for HEART Business Journal for Women.

With almost two decades of experience in management, career counselling and workshop development and facilitation, Kathline combines her vast experience, knowledge and skills to offer services that assist businesses to create a workforce with the characteristics and qualities required to drive their desired outcomes. She takes pride in providing up to date information to meet the human resources needs faced by business today.

For more information, please visit http://www.gailforceresources.com

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The following is required to access the archived webinar:

• Flash Player installed in your computer
• an Internet connection
• a sound card

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"The instructor was very thorough and knowledgeable about this HR topic. The information presented in this webinair will be a very effective tool in enchancing HR strategies for any size company in any type of industry."

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Webinar information current as of June 3, 2010

Leverage your existing knowledge in the area of HR Strategy and join us as we take you a step further by exploring some of the complex issues around thex strategic alignment of your organization's goals and HR processes. Recognize the steps needed to transform HR from a 'business partner' to a 'business leader' by maximizing HR's contribution to organizational strategy and success.

Key Learning Objectives:

• move past the basics and identify the factors that contribute to the strategic alignment of an organization's goals and HR decision making
• understand how to conceptualize a desired Strategic HR end state
• recognize the importance of linking HR Planning to competitive advantage
• create and implement an effective HR Strategy within your organization
• understand the importance of a leadership role for HR

Bonus: A copy of the supporting paper and a complete Question and Answer document prepared by the speaker will be provided in this archived webinar.

Speaker

Timothy R. McConnell, B.A, M.P.A., SPHR, CMC

Tim McConnell is Managing Partner and a Senior HR Strategist with McConnell HR Consulting Inc. in Ottawa. He has over 25 years experience in Human Resources management, both as a Director of HR and as a senior HR consultant. Tim provides strategic HR, Compensation and OD guidance to senior executives and clients in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

He was an adjunct professor in the Advanced Program in HR Management at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto from 2002 to 2007 and currently teaches in the same program at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa. He is also a former Sessional Lecturer at Carleton University, teaching HR Management in the graduate School of Public Administration. Tim holds a B.A. in Political Science/Economics from McGill University, and a Masters degr

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