HR workshops help employees achieve their goals

A certificate program focused on volunteerism, lunch and learn sessions that explore Aboriginal teachings, and a workshop series to prepare staff for retirement are just a few of the new personal and professional development resources offered by Human Resources (HR) in 2015-16.

[Certificate Program Graduation] — Meri Diamond (second from left) and Jill Christie (second from right) recently earned their Administrative Professionals at ��ֱ�� Master Certificates. Their colleagues Stephanie Simpson (left) and Irène Bujara joined them at the certificate celebration in June. ��ֱ�� Human Resources offers a variety a certificate programs and workshops to help employees accomplish their professional and personal goals. (University Communications)

“We are always adding and refining our programs for Queen’s staff members,” says Shannon Hill, Learning and Development Specialist. “Regardless of the training objective, there’s a good chance we offer a course or program to help people achieve their personal and professional goals.”

Queen’s HR offers a variety of certificate programs, workshops and wellness programs that any Queen’s staff member can sign up for online through the learning catalogue. The has expanded to include the Queen’s Volunteer Engagement Certificate, which will provide participants with practical tools and techniques to manage volunteers within the higher education setting.

Brush up your business skills
The learning catalogue includes a variety of workshops to help staff members develop essential business skills:
• Effective Presentation Skills (offered Oct. 8) – Overcome your fear and present like a professional in this two-part workshop.
• Meetings that Matter (offered Oct. 9) – Learn the organizational and communication skills needed to turn long, inefficient meetings into an essential part of business life.
• Principles of Project Management (offered Oct. 15) – Learn the skills needed to plan projects, monitor progress and achieve results.

In addition to the new certificate program, HR has expanded its suite of resources to assist staff members as they look ahead to retirement. Workshops on a variety of topics – covering everything from planning for your financial future to coping with the emotional effects of retirement – will be offered throughout 2015-16.

The popular lunch and learn series as well as the wellness programs will return in 2015-16 with several new additions. At various points in the year, staff can enjoy their lunch while learning about different aspects of Aboriginal teachings. HR is offering the sessions in conjunction with Four Directions Aboriginal Student Centre.

HR has also once again partnered with Athletics & Recreation to offer fitness and wellness lunch-time activities. Some of the new offerings include Barre Pilates and Yoga for Managing Stress.

Visit the to view all of the offerings and to sign up. If you have questions, please contact Corey Scott, Training Coordinator, at ext. 78418, or Ms. Hill at ext. 74175. Alternately, you can reach the Organizational Development and Learning team by email.

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