Speaking Up…Speaking Out

With a strong team of leading HR advisors in our organization, members of our firm are often asked to speak up and speak out about relevant issues affecting the HR industry today. 

It’s been a busy Fall – and many of them have been talking.  Here’s a quick snapshot of the various presentations that took place throughout the region.  If you’re interested in obtaining an electronic copy of a specific presentation – please click here (info@robertsonsurrette.com) to make your request. We’ll happily send it along directly to you.

SEPTEMBER

HR in Small Business

Pierre Battah shared his perspective on human resource issues facing small and medium size businesses today.  He was the keynote speaker at the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association on September 22nd.

Career Paths

Pierre Battah spoke candidly with University of New Brunswick students in the Engineering, Computer Science and Business programs about what lies ahead as they begin to chart their lives as young professionals.  He was a keynote speaker at the conference in Fredericton on September 23rd.

OCTOBER

HR at the Strategic Table

Mark Surrette delivered his perspective on the strategic role played by human resources today at the HRANS breakfast meeting which took place at the Halifax Club on October 17th.  Surrette challenged practitioners to think strategically about HR and how the work they do can truly affect the bottom line.

NOVEMBER

Rewards & Recognition

Lloyd Powell spoke to a group of participants attending the Employers Council Fall Conference offering insight into what really motivates employees and how to engage them in helping affect the organization’s bottom line.  Powell explored the generational differences at play in the marketplace and how best to develop your own rewards and recognition program.  His talk took place on November 7th.

HR at the Strategic Table

Mark Surrette challenged over 170 people in attendance at the HRANB breakfast meeting at Crystal Palace in Moncton on November 21st to think strategically about HR and how its practices can truly affect the bottom line.