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English as a Second Language: A Workplace Communications Primer
$125.00Good communications are vital to building good working relationships. This course is written for employees with intermediate competency in English as their second language. Exercises will explore the four main categories of communication: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. It explores gaps in communication as the result of cultural language differences and provide exercises to help connect those gaps. -
Employer and Employee Expectations
$125.00This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to understand what is expected of you as an employee within a Canadian Workplace. Being familiar with and meeting these expectations are important to job success and career advancement in Canada. Workplace expectations differ in every country. Canadian workplace culture expects individuals to be competent in speaking, listening and socializing with other people; to know the etiquette of working harmoniously with co-workers and supervisors; and to understand and respect cultural differences in the workplace. Employees are also expected to know general business etiquette, how to dress for the production floor and the office environment, and their rights and obligations in the Canadian workplace. Being familiar with and meeting these expectations are important to job success and career advancement in Canada. -
Entrepreneurship 101
$300.00Wouldn’t it be nice to be your own boss, work on your own schedule, and make money doing something that you’re passionate about? Millions of people around the world are living that dream and running their own business. This course will teach you the basics of entrepreneurship. You’ll consider if entrepreneurship is right for you and learn the basic steps of creating your own business. At the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation to start your entrepreneurial journey. Member price: $240.00 -
TEMPLATE: Complaint Management Evaluation Grid
$3.00How effective is your complaint management system? This tool will help you assess your organization’s effectiveness in addressing staff complaints and determine if you need to revise your approach. A useful resource when responding to any questions or concerns about your organization’s process and efficacy. Questions Include: Do you treat all complaints without pre-judgment and avoid confrontation? Do you analyze all relevant facts gathered from employees and witnesses before your decision? Do you immediately correct mistakes? Do you explain the reasoning behind decisions taken? Do you aim for solutions that are mutually acceptable? *From Module 1 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here. -
Managing the Virtual Workplace
$300.00The International Data Corporation estimates that by 2020 mobile workers will account for nearly three quarters of the workforce in the United States. Make sure you’re on top of the virtual workplace trend with this one-day Managing the Virtual Workplace training course. Through this course you will understand the advantages to business and employees of remote work, as well as the disadvantages that can be associated and the best ways to manage them. Learning Objectives: After completing this course, you will be able to: Create a virtual workplace strategy. Develop, implement, and maintain telecommuting programs. Build a virtual team and lead them to success. Plan and lead virtual meetings. Use technology to support your virtual workplace. Overcome cultural barriers when leading virtual teams. Develop your virtual leadership skills. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
TEMPLATE: Training Plan Template
$3.00Training is an effective way of maximizing an employee’s knowledge and ability to excel at their role within your organization. This three-page template provides you with a system to determine the most relevant areas of improvement and prescribe appropriate training. Sections Include: Needs Assessment Prioritization of Needs Determining Learning Objectives Identifying Training Solutions Evaluating Training Effectiveness *From Module 5 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here. -
Building Better Teams
$100.00Teams are an important building block of successful organizations. Whether the focus is on service, quality, cost, value, speed, efficiency, performance, or other similar goals, teams are the basic unit that supports most organizations. With teams at the core of corporate strategy, your success as an organization can often depend on how well you and other team members operate together. How are your problem-solving skills? Is the team enthusiastic and motivated to do its best? Do you work well together? This course can help you get there! *Become a member to receive 20% off -
TEMPLATE: Reference Check Guide
$3.003.6 Reference Check Guide Most employment applications request the ability to conduct a reference check with a prospective candidate’s previous employers. This three-page guide allows your human resources team to easily prepare for, conduct and score candidates based on the process of checking references provided during the application process. Sections Include: Preparing to make a Reference Check Conducting the Reference Check Evaluation & Scoring Common Reference Check Questions Performance Assessment Grid *From Module 3 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here. -
Human Resources (HR) Toolkit – MODULE 6: Managing Performance
$199.00An effective performance management system helps the leadership team, managers and employees communicate goals, share information, foster learning and development, and explore career progression opportunities. Organization goals and objectives are supported on a day-to-day basis with effective employee communication designed to manage workplace conflict as it arises and with well-designed Disciplinary Action Processes and Employee Reward Programs.
