The Ultimate HR Manual - Wester Edition Newsletter is pubished monthly and is a valuable reminder of what's new in the constantly growing and changing HR landscape. Each issue will provide you with:

• Lead articles on timely and relevant topics written by experts in the field, to keep you current.
• A summary of recent cases and legislative developments, to keep you up-to-date.
• Tips and practice tools to aid you in your day-to-day decision making. 

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FOR SASKATCHEWAN ASSOCIATION OF HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS (SAHRP) MEMBERS ONLY Ultimate HR Manual - Western Edition, the "how-to" resource for HR professionals in Western Canada, is officially endorsed by SAHRP. HERE'S WHY THIS HR MANUAL IS DIFFERENT FROM THE REST. (Note: Insert binder image here to the right like the placement on the web page at this link - http://www.cch.ca/business/uhrmwa/Index.aspx) 9 key sections included in the manual are: 1. Strategic Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness 2. Staffing 3. Employment Contracts 4. Compensation & Benefits 5. Employment Standards & Human Rights 6. Health & Safety 7. Performance Management 8. Labour Relations 9. Training & Development Field research told us you don't want loads of detail on legislation. And that you don't want abstract theory or academic discussion. In short, you told us you don't want the kind of HR resource that is already out there. Instead, you want practical, easy-to-find, easy-to-read answers and solutions to help you deal with the situations and issues that you face every day. In 2009, our editor made significant content updates to the Ultimate HR Manual – Western Edition, including: New! HR Training Tools in PowerPoint is a new feature which was added to the loose-leaf and online formats in May, 2009. It consists of a series of professionally written training modules that are fully customizable and cover a wide range of essential topics for both managers and employees. HR Quick Facts, also included with the subscription, will save you valuable time by putting the answers to quick HR questions at your fingertips! It is published and updated annually. Commentary has been added on: Employment Contracts Compensation and Benefits including CPP/QPP/OAS, Pensions, Provincial Health Care, and Group Life Insurance Employment Standards and Human Rights Training and Development CCH will launch the SAHRP endorsed version of the Ultimate HR Manual - Western Edition September 2009. For showing your support, CCH will give SAHRP members a special price. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE PRE-PUBLISHED PRICE AND YOU'LL SAVE $699.50. The general public will be paying $899 a year for either the loose-leaf or online format of the Ultimate HR Manual - Western Edition. The regular price for both formats is $1,348.50 per year. Because you're a member of SAHRP, you'll receive both the loose-leaf and online formats for the unprecedented pre-publication price of $649 for the first year. That's a total savings of $699.50. Please quote CCH Code HR95043 when ordering by telephone or click here for a fax back order form. Put it to the test. You pay only after you've tried the manual and you're satisfied.

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What's an eBook?

An eBook is a digital version of a conventional printed book. Perfect for your PC desktop, you’ll be able to access answers to tough HR issues quickly and easily. Portable, bring them with you on a laptop wherever your business may take you.

Adobe Digital Editions is a highly recommended free download eBook program designed to view and keep your eBooks organized and centralized.

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Summary of this eBook

Implementing Best Practices in Human Resources Management will help you to realize the full potential of your department's role in your organization and maximize the positive impact on your business. It ensures that employees and managers understand your organization's expectations, policies, and practices. It helps you become the internal organizational expert, drawing senior management to your proactive approach to HR strategies and confirming how HR is instrumental in helping the organization flourish. It also develops methods for implementing successful HR strategies that will impact the organization's culture, business objectives, and overall success.

What's New in the 2nd edition:

• Accommodation in Employment
• Discipline
• Diversity
• Due Diligence
• Orientation Programs
• Outsourcing
• Privacy
• Recognition Programs
• Retention Strategies
• Succession Planning
• Training

About the Author

Hugh Secord is a graduate of the University of Toronto (Honours B.A. in Sociology/Economics) and York University (M.B.A. - Finance). He also holds the CHRP designation and is a candidate to receive the Senior Human Resources Professional designation recently introduced in Canada.

Hugh has over 28 years of experience in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations in virtually every industrial sector. He held several CHRO positions before entering the consulting field in 2005. Hugh has acted as chief spokesman in over 130 collective agreements, and has been involved in resolving hundreds of grievances and other employment disputes. Hugh has proactively promoted alternative dispute resolution methods, and his innovative approaches led to one of the fir

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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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"Lauren Bernardi is an excellent speaker who presented a point of view that was believable with real life scenarios."

"The session was very informative. I was listening both as a supervisor and an employee. It reminded me that it is all about 'how' you relate to your employees or supervisor and that it is important to relate to them both negative and good things. We all like to hear we are doing a good job. I am grateful that I work in a place that does that."

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Bonus: An article on "Nine Steps to Effective Discipline", 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.

Webinar information current as of November 19, 2009

To remain competitive in today’s economy, organizations must make the most effective use of limited resources. Doing so requires a well managed, performance driven workforce. Learn key strategies for driving your workforce towards successful job performance and in turn, improve your company’s future outlook.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Be aware of the impact of recessionary times on employee performance
• Recognize the difference between performance issues and disciplinary problems and why it matters
• Understand how to enhance employee performance by setting goals and expectations, and providing meaningful feedback and support
• Recognize the importance of effective disciplinary measures in maintaining efficient operations
• Be capable of handling problem employees: learn how to determine the cause and correct the problem through performance improvement plans, progressive discipline and other management tools

Speaker

Lauren Bernardi

Lauren has been practisin

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"Mike and Alex did a fantastic job of presenting the information, it was extremely informative, well planned and easy to navigate through! Very satisfied"

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

Webinar information current as of November 10, 2009

A discussion of best practices in human resources based upon leading research and the client-focused consulting experience of our session leaders. The program will focus on three best practice areas:

• Employee Engagement
• Change Management
• The competencies HR professionals need to lead the evolution of HR in their organization

Key Learning Objectives:

• Identify and discuss 8 key drivers of employee engagement
• Develop employee engagement ideas, strategies and plans
• Develop and execute highly effective change management plans
• Explain the role of HR professionals in achieving organizational balance and optimization through implementation of best practice policies and programs
• Identify and discuss the competencies and skill sets required of HR professionals to develop aligned HR strategies and influence senior management

Speakers

Michael Bennett, CHRP
Michael has almost 20 years Human Resources experience as a Leader, Generalist and Specialist and is a co-founder and Managing Director of ENGAGE Human Resources Solutions Inc. and EHRSearch. His experience prior to forming ENGAGE and EHRSearch spanned Financial Services, Manufacturing, Industrial Sales, Distribution and Executive Search.

He has worked with all levels of management and employees during his professional career and has developed an enviable reputation as a Business Partner in identifying and implementing innovative and successful human resources strategies, solutions and programs.

At ENGAGE, Michael has led projects in organizational design, change management, compensation, recruitment, employee feedback, reward & recognition and policy &

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Webinar information current as of October 7, 2010

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

In an increasingly fast paced business environment, change is inevitable. The ability of an organization to adapt to and manage change are critical factors in their capacity to succeed long term. Effective organizational planning, communication and employee involvement are all important elements of change management that HR professdionals must be aware of as they develop workforce strategies and proactively plan for the future. Join us for a closer look at best practices in change management and learn how to more effectively manage employees through periods of change and uncertainty.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Gain a comprehensive scope of change management issues and the necessity for change management strategies
• Learn about developing the change management narrative and adapt the organization to the necessity for change
• Examine best practices and methodologies that work
• Learn how to build trust, get stakeholders input, buy-in and keep it
• Discover the positives of investing in change management processes; a sound organizational strategy
• Learn about building a change management culture which fosters collaboration and a climate of innovation and creativity
• Look at change management gone wrong – what not to do
• Learn about managing metrics and expectations effectively as well as setting accountability standards for the measurement of change

Speaker

Jim McKibbin

Jim McKibbin is a management communications consultant who works with organizations to improve supervisory and peer relationships by training work leaders how to present value. As senior consultant with Brown Consulting Group in Toronto he also handles most of the firm’s executive search assignments. Jim provides consulting, facilitation, training and management services to clients as well as management coaching.

He also delivers a number of specialized seminars in leadership, communications, negotiations, sales, and conflict resolution techniques. His understanding of organizational culture, in both union and non-union environments, is invaluab

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