This article, published in Knowledge@Wharton, from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, discusses the pros and cons of hiring within, or going outside the firm for external candidates.

This one-hour webcast by Mark Royal and Tom Agnew is made available at no charge from the Canadian Management Centre. The presenters tell us that many high-potential employees are also frustrated employees. Individuals who are highly engaged, but face barriers at work preventing them from doing their jobs effectively represent 20% or more of the workforce.

Getting the people with the right mix of skills on a team generates a 1+1=3 multiplier effect that must be present for high performance outcomes, says Dennis Narlock, Continuous Improvement Officer with the U.S. Navy. In this article — from Human Resources IQ — Dennis looks at how to create high performing teams quickly by using the Networked Talent Model.

On the site — hrcouncil.ca — the HR Council for the Nonprofit Sector shows why good HR planning at an operational level is, in part, about thinking ahead. At an operational level, organizations put HR management practices in place to support management and staff in achieving their day-to-day goals.

Operations management and human resources management have historically been very separate fields. In practice, operations managers and human resource managers interact primarily on administrative issues regarding payroll and other matters. Yet, operations and human resources are intimately related at a fundamental level.

What is the real value of teambuilding and how can leaders build sustainable teamwork without clichés and unproductive exercises? This webcast clarifies what teambuilding is and why it matters to your organization. It will also outline some new techniques and strategies that you can immediately apply in your own workplace to improve teamwork and communication.

Should your business hire a permanent employee or a contractor? What are the legal issues you need to be aware of? Using fact scenarios, this interactive webcast will help prepare you to make optimal decisions when it is time to hire an employee or contractor. This webcast will also provide some insight into alternative work arrangements for existing employees.

Using real-life case studies, this interactive session will help prepare you for the hiring and firing process. In addition, the presenter will discuss best practices to avoid creating legal and human resources problems in the future.

Association events and seminars bring CGAs, students and other professionals together for valuable learning and networking. The Events pages present detailed descriptions of PD opportunities and special events around Alberta as well ...

Your competitive advantage starts here! No matter what sector of business you’ve chosen as your focus, CGA-BC’s Professional Development seminars can help you take your career and your organization to new heights.