Orientation Sessions
Sessions for Chairs and Managers will be held in late May and early June, to orient them to Workforce Planning and the many tools and other supports available.
Tool Kit
A kit with basic tools and templates that support workforce planning will be available to our community, providing valuable assistance in areas such as planning, processes improvement and employee development.
Training
Training will be provided to support the initiative and will include mini-sessions (live and recorded) on the “how to” of specific tools and activities, and more in-depth training programs for individuals and teams facilitating important change requiring changes in structures and process enhancement, etc. HR Advisors and Direct Services representatives will also be trained in human resource dimensions of the program and can provide basic support and guidance.
Coaching and Facilitation
Those responsible for Workforce Planning analysis and decision making in units can benefit from coaching and/or more hands-on facilitation of group activities that involve taking stock of the current situation, visioning, planning and follow-through. Wherever possible, the Workforce Planning team will aim to build capacity within the units through training, simple tools and co-facilitation. For larger change initiatives, more hands-on support may be required from expert resources.
Communications/Change Management
Coaching, tips and tools will be available to support you in your local communications efforts. More than ever, we need effective communications to support important change initiatives that engage employees, stabilize the system and lead us to the best possible outcomes.
Subject Matter Expertise
When important changes are being considered related to process enhancement/ task redistribution and associated structures, units will benefit from the expertise of a diverse team of Human Resources experts who will coordinate their efforts through a project management approach. This may include the involvement of organizational development, staffing total compensation, employee relations as well as other facets of H.R. on occasion (e.g. Pensions).