Successful businesses competing in a global economy, with a very diverse workforce, have realized that effective Learning and Development Programs must be strategic, engaging and flexible. There is an important role for Chief Learning and Development Officers (CLOs) in our organizations today and progressive CEOs are looking to the CLO to guide them in learning …
Category: Human Resources
Successful Conflict Resolution Workshop – Nov. 15
Addressing and managing conflict in the workplace is a challenge for all managers, and the ability to diffuse disagreements and find a resolution that really works for your people and operations is important for maintaining employee morale, efficiency and organizational effectiveness. Join Salopek & Associates on Tuesday, November 15th from 1 – 3PM for our …
The Role of HR in Health & Safety
Traditionally, the makeup of organizations have included departments like Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, Operations, etc. This old-style model was quite rigid and didn’t allow for much fluidity in the structure, even when there was crossover between business units. Nowadays, although organizations may physically map out their structure, the lines between departments …
Where has the Engagement Gone?
The recession has hit Alberta hard; many professionals have fallen victim to downsizing and layoffs, but what about the surviving employees? Some managers might wonder why, during a time when all hands should be on deck, remaining employees are fading into the background instead of rising to the occasion. Where has the engagement gone? Lack …
HR Programs – One Size Does Not Fit All
Today’s HR Programs are put in place to attract, retain and engage our people. If the program is not relevant then you might as well “nix it” because it will only cost you money to maintain and it will not generate the outcomes that will positively impact your business. Yes, it may mean abolishing that …
Avoiding Stampede HR Hangover
Yahoo! Stampede is upon us once again! As we all know, from a business perspective, Stampede is a great opportunity for networking, connecting with business partners, clients and colleagues over pancakes or beer. Hosting Stampede parties or events is also a great way to show staff appreciation, build morale and encourage team bonding. However, due …
Why We Run – Culture, Caring & Community
Salopek’s Run to Renew 10km charity run to support the Calgary Food Bank is this Saturday, and admittedly, I haven’t trained at all. For me it will likely be a gruelling run, completed in a time that won’t be announced, and I am half expecting my weimaraner Bluelle who is running with me to barf …
Becoming a “Best Place to Work”
According to Forbes, the Best Places to Work offer outstanding work environments and company cultures that clearly demonstrates their mission, culture and values through strong communication with employees and job seekers*. Best places to work also focus on building a collaborative employee environment; they are dynamic with a fast pace of growth; and these organizations …
Salopek’s Run to Renew 10K Fundraiser
It is with excitement that on Saturday, June 25th the Salopek & Associates team will be running 10K to support Calgarians who are in need of food. For thousands of people in Calgary, putting food on the table is a struggle – and I don’t mean 10K kinda struggle! Of the 140,000 Calgarians who came to …
Salopek Supports Fort McMurray
Our thoughts are with the residents and businesses of Fort McMurray as we watch with sadness the news of wildfires and evacuations. Safety for everyone is top priority. For businesses affected by the fires, Salopek & Associates is extending our HR support free of charge to assist companies or business owners with questions relative to …