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.

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

Continuing Education Contact Hours: 7

Instructor(s)

Chad Decker

Chad Decker is a HR Partner and Owner of People Stuff inc. Chad is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources with over 22 years experience in the field of human resources working for such companies as Irving Oil, CentreBeam and Triton Data.

Chad is also a former owner and HR/Financial Director for Paradise Animal Hospital. There he received 10 years of extensive experience in business growth and development and growing the team from a 5-person team to a 50-person team. Chad is now helping grow and develop HR solutions for other businesses.