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Through the Addressing the Labour Market Gap engagements, the BC Chamber of Commerce heard clearly the need for increasing human resource education for micro and small businesses.
We have designed a Human Resource Toolkit with the unique needs of these employers in mind. This toolkit can serve as the first place in filling your HR needs and can help you access other HR-related resources to meet the needs of your growing business. Topics covered in the toolkit include how to write a great job description, top questions to ask in an interview, considerations when exploring job-sharing, and so much more! Most of all, the tool kit offers where to access quality help when you need it, no matter how small your business or where you are located.
Join us to learn more about these resources and hear insights directly from the HR professionals that contributed to the toolkit. The live Q&A with the panelists offers a unique opportunity to ask questions about the HR-related needs of your business.
Key Learnings:
- Get insights on current labour market trends
- Learn about resources to support HR needs for your business
- Build your understanding to support successful talent acquisition processes
- Expand your knowledge of employee retention strategies
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Bridging the Gap: Essential HR Tools for Small Businesses
Sherri Moore-Arbour•Gavin Dsouza•Sherrie Little, CPHR, SHRM-SCP•Zena Merali, B.A, M.Ed, CPHR9
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Bridging the Gap: Essential HR Tools for Small Businesses
Speakers
Sherri Moore-Arbour
CEO of Bunyaad Public AffairsBUNYAAD is an award-winning public affairs firm based in North Vancouver on unceded Coast Salish territory. Principals Ash Amlani and Sherri Moore-Arbour co-founded BUNYAAD following decades of work in public health, education, strategic communication, and public affairs. BUNYAAD means Foundation in Urdu; at BUNYAAD we work with clients to build the foundations of a healthy, more inclusive society. BUNYAAD is proud to support the BC Chamber of Commerce's efforts to "Address the Labour Market Gap".
Gavin Dsouza
Principal Consultant at Xcellence PlusGavin D’Souza is the founder and principal consultant for Xcellence Plus, a successful and reputable Learning and Development firm with strong global engagements. With extensive experience in organizational effectiveness & people development, Gavin is known for his understanding of cross-cultural nuances and unique ability to build unity between multi-national teams and diverse leaders while transforming a company’s culture. Xcellence Plus has successfully designed and solutioned incisive training programs for leading companies, such as PayU, Naspers, Unilever, Thomson Reuters, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Microsoft, Sage, Enbridge, QBE Insurance, Kimberly-Clark, IQVIA, Freudenberg, Nexans, Nestle, and more.
Sherrie Little, CPHR, SHRM-SCP
Bear Human Resource ServicesSherrie Little is a Senior Human Resource professional with extensive experience within the Forestry Industry Building Materials section, non-profit training organization and construction fields. Participated in mergers, acquisitions and divestures along with implementation of HR systems. Provided ongoing training for the Haisla Nation and surrounding indigenous bands to enable job success. Partnered with Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, BCIT, UNBC, Coast Mountain College and external training providers to ensure high quality training. Worked with unions and local community groups to ensure local and indigenous hires were priority in filling roles at the $40 billion LNG Canada build in Kitimat.
Zena Merali, B.A, M.Ed, CPHR
ZenMer Consulting and Faculty, Business Administration at BCITZena Merali B.A, M.Ed, CPHR, is a human resources professional with over 25 years of experience in both public (including not-for-profit) and private sectors. She has a strong background in a wide variety of areas including facilitation, training and development, and human resource management.
She also has a consulting practice and works with clients on issues such as strategic planning, performance management, talent acquisition and employee relations as well as management and leadership development.
Speakers
Zena Merali, B.A, M.Ed, CPHR
ZenMer Consulting and Faculty, Business Administration at BCIT
More Information
BUNYAAD is an award-winning public affairs firm based in North Vancouver on unceded Coast Salish territory. Principals Ash Amlani and Sherri Moore-Arbour co-founded BUNYAAD following decades of work in public health, education, strategic communication, and public affairs. BUNYAAD means Foundation in Urdu; at BUNYAAD we work with clients to build the foundations of a healthy, more inclusive society. BUNYAAD is proud to support the BC Chamber of Commerce's efforts to "Address the Labour Market Gap".
Gavin Dsouza
Principal Consultant at Xcellence Plus
Gavin D’Souza is the founder and principal consultant for Xcellence Plus, a successful and reputable Learning and Development firm with strong global engagements. With extensive experience in organizational effectiveness & people development, Gavin is known for his understanding of cross-cultural nuances and unique ability to build unity between multi-national teams and diverse leaders while transforming a company’s culture. Xcellence Plus has successfully designed and solutioned incisive training programs for leading companies, such as PayU, Naspers, Unilever, Thomson Reuters, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Microsoft, Sage, Enbridge, QBE Insurance, Kimberly-Clark, IQVIA, Freudenberg, Nexans, Nestle, and more.
Sherrie
Little, CPHR, SHRM-SCP
Bear Human Resource Services
Sherrie Little is a Senior Human Resource professional with extensive experience within the Forestry Industry Building Materials section, non-profit training organization and construction fields. Participated in mergers, acquisitions and divestures along with implementation of HR systems. Provided ongoing training for the Haisla Nation and surrounding indigenous bands to enable job success. Partnered with Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, BCIT, UNBC, Coast Mountain College and external training providers to ensure high quality training. Worked with unions and local community groups to ensure local and indigenous hires were priority in filling roles at the $40 billion LNG Canada build in Kitimat.
Zena
Merali, B.A, M.Ed, CPHR
ZenMer Consulting and Faculty, Business Administration at BCIT
Zena Merali B.A, M.Ed, CPHR, is a human resources professional with over 25 years of experience in both public (including not-for-profit) and private sectors. She has a strong background in a wide variety of areas including facilitation, training and development, and human resource management.
She also has a consulting practice and works with clients on issues such as strategic planning, performance management, talent acquisition and employee relations as well as management and leadership development.
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