Learn the importance of engaging and recognizing employees and the impact this has on productivity, profits, and employee retention.

Every organization needs to focus on ways to reduce turnover and create a work environment that builds employee engagement. Recruiting and retaining new employees is an expensive and time consuming process, while retaining top talent can improve organizational growth. Throughout this one-day session, participants will discuss employee retention and recognition strategies, and explore what an organization must do to lower employee turnover and ensure employees stay invested in the success of the organization.

Learn and share strategies and best practices for creating a positive and engaging work environment, measuring engagement levels, and retaining top talent.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Understand the importance and benefits of an engaged workforce.
• Understand the importance and impact of employee recognition in the workplace.
• Understand the business case for improving employee retention.
• Learn the tools and strategies needed to measure and improve engagement and retention in the workforce.
• Identify the steps necessary to creating an employee retention strategy.

Course Duration: 1 day | Continuing Education Contact Hours: 7

This course is part of the Strategic Human Resources Management Program.

Instructor(s)

Chad Decker

Chad Decker is the Vice-President and Partner at Higher Talent, as well as the former Owner of People Stuff, where he led the business for eight years. With over 24 years of experience as a Chartered Professional in Human Resources, Chad has also worked with leading companies including Irving Oil, Centre Beam, and Triton Data.

He also served as the owner and HR/Financial Director of Paradise Animal Hospital, where he played a key role in growing the business from a 5-person team to 50 employees over the course of 10 years. Today, Chad leverages his expertise to help businesses build and scale their HR practices.

Outside of work, Chad enjoys road cycling and participating in road races across Atlantic Canada.