Community Education and College Relations, Grenfell Campus, is pleased to partner with the Gardiner Centre of Memorial University's Faculty of Business Administration in offering the Gardiner Centre's Certificate of Achievement in Human Resource Development.  This eight-day certificate program will equip human resource professionals with the strategies and skill set required to manage the organization's talent and create an environment where people want to work.  Choose to take the complete certificate program or one-or-two-day course that meets your needs.

The Recruitment and Selection Process

Do you rely on gut instinct to determine how to attract top applicants and who to hire?  To avoid costly hiring mistakes, learn to develop a process to ensure you're hiring the right person.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012    9 am - 4:30 pm
Facilitator:    Travor Brown


Performance Coaching and Development

Giving employees performance feedback can create energy and improve productivity, motivation and morale.  lean the process for effective performance management and development of your employees.

Thursday and Friday, March 15-16, 2012    9 am - 4:30 pm
Facilitator:     Travor Brown


HR Succession Planning

Succession planning is a workforce development strategy that will prepare your organization now for key personnel changes that will inevitably occur.

Thursday, May 3, 2012    9 am - 4:30 pm
Facilitator:    Lynn Best


Employee Retention Strategies

Is employee turnover affecting your business operations?  Do you know why people are moving on?  Learn strategies on how to retain your key talent and grow your business.

Friday, May 4, 2012    9 am - 4:30 pm
Facilitator:    Lynn Best


Employment Law for Managers

Are you confident in your knowledge of legal dos and don'ts in basic employment practices?  Do you want to reduce and prevent costly employee lawsuits?  Learn the most recent laws that impact employee management.

Monday and Tuesday, May 28-29, 2012    9 am - 4:30 pm
Facilitator:    Darren Stratton


Developing a Human Resource Plan

People are your most important asset.  Your organization needs a human resource plan to manage and retain its most valuable resource.  Learn a process for developing an effective human resource plan for your organization.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012    9 am - 4:30 pm
Facilitator:   Lynn Morrissey


Fee Structure:
6 modules:          $2995
1-day modules:    $395 each
2-day modules:    $790 each

For more information on this certificate, contact Marilyn Forward, Program Developer, at mforward@grenfell.mun.ca, 709-637-6207 or contact Community Education and College Relations at commedu@grenfell.mun.ca or 709-637-6208.