TorontoJobs.ca Presents…
HR BREAKFAST - “AN EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE”

Earl Altman is a partner of Garfinkle, Biderman who specializes in commercial litigation practice focuses on employment disputes, including acting for employers in wrongful dismissal claims, and in breach of contract and breach of fiduciary claims.

Admission is Complimentary – Limited Seating Remains – Pre-Registration is Required.
To Register or for more information about the event please email hrbreakfast@torontojobs.ca
or call 905-566-JOBS (5627) ext. 2291

Hard times hit and some companies responded by quickly cutting expenses, eliminating jobs, reducing headcount, to name a few strategies.  The current state of the economic market is making it tough for some organizations, yet it is creating opportunities for others.  Regardless of whether you are in growth mode or downsizing, the most important thing to remember is that “people” get the job done, “people” serve the customer and “people” run the technology... 

Lesson: Never lose focus of your company's strategic driver of success...your people.

So how can your organization keep employees engaged during tough times?

Organizations that have recently undergone a layoff or workforce reduction, need to act quickly to ensure that those employees who remain, stay committed, energized and motivated to perform. 

HR Professionals, Managers and Business Owners can re-build and infuse positive energy and vitality into the workplace by doing the following:

• Develop leadership and management capability.  The quality of the relationship an employee has with the organization is usually determined by the quality of the relationship they have with their immediate manager. Ensure your managers have effective “people management” skills and demonstrate a commitment to treating employees fairly, equitably and consistently. Enhancing their coaching skills would go a long way towards employee satisfaction.
• Communicate how the business is doing.  Employees want to know what is going on.  Leaving them in the dark only fuels gossip.  Share information about your current business state, future goals, customer strategies, financial performance and any new products or services being developed.  It not only conveys trust in employees but sends the message, “you are part of the team.”

When it’s necessary to layoff or terminate an employee, TorontoJobs.ca’s Outplacement Services can help to make the transition easier for both the Employer and the departing staff.

What is the purpose of our Outplacement Services?

• Terminating an employee related to individual performance
• Layoffs
• Downsizing
• Restructuring

To Learn More About our Outplacement Services please call (905) 566-JOBS (5627) ext. 2873
or email outplacement@torontojobs.ca

The main question most employers have when laying off staff is “How do I conduct the termination in a professional manner?”  Please read below for tips on ensuring the process is conducted in a professional and efficient manner.

1.  Think about how you would feel if you were in their shoes
The question to ask yourself is how you would like the process to be handled if it were happening to you?  For example, a successful termination should never be conducted by email explaining that the job has been downsized.  This method can cause anger and frustration.  Employees appreciate the consideration of being told of a termination face to face.

2.  Establish and follow procedures
Ensure that you have reviewed the Employment Standards Act or consult with an employment lawyer to be certain that regulations are followed.  Follow any company policy with respect to terminations.