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I will be the new instructor for the compensation management course at the University of Guelph this fall.  I hope to see some of my HR colleagues and business managers in attendance to learn how to manage this important organizational resource.

The compensation budget of the average organization represents ~70% of the total operating costs and is one of the most 'controllable' of expenses.  Learn to manage it effectively!

This HRPAO approved and CPA recognized course looks…

I am fortunate to have been involved in environmental and energy related issues since 1992. It all started with an idea to engage and educate employees, and it worked!

From January to April of 1992 I partnered with Ontario Hydro (remember Hydro) to deliver the first Employee Energy Awareness Program in Ontario for industry (so they told me). We ran a three month training and suggestion program for 300 plant employees about energy efficiency at home and work. By comparing energy use at home and…

As part of Ontario's Toxics Reduction Strategy, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment is providing funding to CME and OCETA to develop and deliver training and assistance programs on toxics reduction.

Key elements of this new program include:

• Demonstrating the business value of toxics reduction and pollution prevention planning;

• Seminars for business leaders to increase their awareness and understanding of the benefits of toxics reduction planning for business;

• Training for small…

Every year, Cowan's Benefits and Retirement Consulting Division provides clients with an update on the latest trends and legislation affecting employers. This year, they will be holding their 2010 Pension and Benefits Update on October 6th.

 The seminar, being hosted at Cowan's Cambridge Office, will focus on several key areas:

1. Pension reform and the impact these changes could have on employer plans.
2. An update on generic drug cost reform measures.
3. A review of case law and potential future…