Become equipped with the strategic tools and insights necessary to develop, implement, and adapt human resource plans that align with organizational objectives and navigate the evolving landscape of work effectively.

In this comprehensive course, participants delve into the transformative realm of Human Resources (HR), exploring the evolving landscape of work and emphasizing the need for adaptability and innovation. Equipped with essential skills, participants learn to develop strategic HR plans aligned with organizational objectives, employing prioritization techniques and adept communication strategies for successful execution.

The course navigates through crafting robust HR plans, integrating them with organizational strategies, and addressing current and future needs through various HR tools and programs. Participants also explore HR transformation, identifying warning signs and discussing the allocation of resources and diverse operating models. By course completion, participants emerge prepared to lead HR initiatives, equipped to navigate the dynamic challenges of the modern workplace and steer organizations toward success.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Understand the importance of a comprehensive HR strategy and how it aligns with the overall business strategy.
• Identify key components of an effective HR strategic plan. 
• Learn tools and strategies to evaluate your organization's current and future HR needs. 
• Understand key metrics and the use of data when evaluating the success of HR initiatives.
• Gain best practices for communicating and executing the HR strategy to all stakeholders, including senior leadership, HR teams, and employees.
• Understand the various HR Operating models.
• Be able to identify and improve HR processes.
• Explain how the use of analytics and technology supports the elevation of the HR function.
• Understand how to evaluate success.
• Understand the importance of gaining support for and communicating the transformation effectively to stakeholders.

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

Continuing Education Contact Hours: 10.5

Instructor(s)

Laura Cashin

An alumna of the University of Waterloo, Laura has more than 17 years of progressive leadership experience in the field of human resources. Starting her career with tech giant BlackBerry, Laura experienced their rapid growth while working in their European, Asian, and North American divisions.  

A strategic and creative human resources leader. Laura has supported employees in a broad range of industries including high -tech, industrial operations, advertising, aviation, education and aerospace and most recently in the renewable energy sector. As owner and operator of Blueprint Human Resources Laura helped small-to-medium-size businesses build positive company cultures through strong HR practices. Recently Laura joined the industry leading team at World Energy GH2, contributing her skills and passion to project Nujio'qonik which will be Canada's first commercial green hydrogen and ammonia producer.

Laura is also a busy mom of two, a wife, daughter, sister and friend. She is on the Board of Directors of St. John's Homestead Inc., a non-profit organization that aims to address homelessness through the housing and rehousing of vulnerable and at-risk adults across the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.