This 40 hour course runs every Thursday afternoon from March until May.

Human Resource knowledge is the foundation for creating healthy and profitable workplaces. Good HR practices are required to create environments where employees are committed to the business success and are motivated to provide excellent customer service.

It is critical to stay up to date as our workplaces change and employee expectations evolve. The current health emergency highlights the need for organizations to assess their HR knowledge and the effectiveness of their practices. In this course you will learn how to implement a HR structure that aligns with current workplace realities. The training will provide you with the tools and confidence to handle common workplace situations such as hiring the right people, meeting legal obligations, engaging employees, dealing with performance issues and when necessary, ending employment.

Course topics include:
- Successful Hiring
- Performance Management
- Delivering Feedback
- Employee Engagement
- Labour standards Legislation
- Employee Handbook Policies
- Respectful Workplaces
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Ending Employment and Terminations
- Rewards and Recognition

Genevieve MacInnis has 20 years of Human Resources experience working with midsized Canadian companies and large multinationals in both unionized and non-unionized environments. She achieved her Certified Human Resources Professional designation in 2006 and has multiple certificates in Adult Education. Genevieve has delivered over 2000 hours of HR, Leadership, Communication and Conflict Resolution training. Genevieve is the founder of Inspired Change Consulting, providing services in the areas of Employee Engagement, Leadership Development and Implementing Change. Feel free to reach out to Genevieve directly to discuss the curriculum or answer any questions you might have - g@inspiredchangeconsulting.com.  

Human Resource Essentials training is a 10-week program that will start on Thursday, March 23, 2023, and take place once per week every Thursday from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. These training sessions are in high demand with our members. Please only register if you are 100% committed to fully participating in this training. You will be required to participate in 80% of the sessions to receive the certificate. There is a maximum of 12 spaces for this session. FBA gives preference to members who register. If you are interested in membership please contact Rosie Abou Kahlil at: info@familybusinessatlantic.ca.

Our instructor will be in contact with all participants once the class is filled. She will request that you complete a Service Registration Intake Form. Please share this with Genevieve before the class begins to ensure your spot is confirmed.

To ensure you maximize your learning experience we request that all participants have a reliable internet connection and have a webcam on your computer, laptop, or tablet - no phones please. We ask that you take classes in a quiet area and that you display your video so that you keep connected to the instructor and other students.