The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is working hard to provide our members with resources, information and value. We are pleased to offer a round of FREE online training programs to help grow your business in collaboration with the Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration. This program is offered to businesses, managers, and employees at zero cost as a benefit of your membership. 

TRAINING OVERVIEW:

• Preference will be given to members. Future members interested in joining, please contact Cindy Mann, Membership Sales Manager: cindy@halifaxchamber.com

• There are only 12 spaces available for this session, if the session is full, please add yourself to the waitlist, you will be contacted only if a spot opens up.

• We are limiting this training to 1 employee representative per membership in order to allow more members the opportunity to participate.
   

TRAINING TIMELINE: 

• To sign up for the training, you must completed the required registration fields, which are required by the Department of Labour Skills & Immigration.

• Once you return your forms, your contact information will be provided to your trainer and they will contact you to complete an Individual Needs Assessment to ensure this training is the right fit for you and your business.

• Your trainer will then become your point of contact for the training and they will provide you with the information on how to join the sessions each week.

PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS:

• The program must be taken on a computer, laptop, or tablet, no phones.

• Participants must have an Internet connection, hardwired preferred vs wi-fi, high speed no dial up.

• Headset or earbuds and must have a webcam. If no webcam, in-laptop video participation is a requirement.

• Participants must display video; required to ensure the connection to the instructor and other participants.

• A quiet place to focus is required, free of distractions.

*The above are critically important not only for the success of individual participants but also the success of the entire group.
 

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT TRAINING 

Managing employee performance is an essential part of being an effective manager and running successful business.  Good performance management practices allow the organization to communicate goals and helps to ensure HR decisions are based on objective criteria. Managers benefit by addressing workplace issues, improving moral and increasing productivity. And, employees benefit by understanding improvement areas, developing their skills and being recognized for their accomplishments. 
 
Research shows clear expectations, regular feedback, opportunities to develop and working for a caring supervisor are all drivers of employee engagement and retention. In this course you will learn how to implement performance management best practices that align with current workplace realities. The training will provide you with the tools and confidence to address performance issues, engage employees and apply coaching techniques to allow your team members to be the best they can be.

Course topics include:

• Identifying the core components of performance management
• Identifying learning styles and how they impact performance
• Developing SMART performance goals
• Working with performance logs to record employee performance
• Designing performance appraisals tools
• Identifying the steps in progressive discipline
• Creating and implementing an onboarding process for new employees
• Conducting stay interviews
• Managing various performance issues in the workplace
• Developing employee policies & procedures

ABOUT THE TRAINER:

Genevieve MacInnis

Genevieve MacInnis has 20 years of Human Resources experience working with mid-sized 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 1500 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.