Media Advisory - HR Summit West 2012: Retaining and Engaging Top Performers

CALGARY, Sept. 28, 2012 /CNW/ - Employee engagement - an employee's attachment and enthusiasm towards his or her work, is crucial during an economic slowdown. During uncertain business conditions, stellar employee engagement increases employee retention, productivity and loyalty to the company.

At HR Summit West 2012: Retaining and Engaging Top Performers, hosted by The Conference Board of Canada, attendees will discover ways in which companies can build employee engagement and what steps to take in maintaining a great customer experience.

When:	Monday, October 1^st, 2012
Who:	Driving Engagement Through Purpose and Culture
	Diane Dowsett, Associate Vice-President in Talent Management at Loyaltyone Inc., will review how the company used its culture and platform to create a successful employee engagement strategy.
	Monday, 8.45 a.m.
	CEO on the Hot Seat
	Glenn Kubish, Director of Media and Story at ATB Financial, will be grilling Dave Mowat, President and Chief Executive Officer at ATB Financial, on various questions including the affect of strong leadership on attracting and retaining high performers.
	Monday, 10:45 a.m.
	What Makes a Top Employer and Best Company?
	Michael Harwood, Director of Human Resources at Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada, will offer tips on how to get the most of an HR program and employees at every level of an organization.
	Monday, 3:00 p.m.
Where:	Hyatt Regency, Calgary, Alberta

For more information, visit: http://www.conferenceboard.ca/conf/12-0147/default.aspx

This event is sponsored in part by the Certified Human Resources Professional and the Clemmer Group.

SOURCE: CONFERENCE BOARD OF CANADA

Media are asked to register in advance, as space is limited.
For more information or media accreditation, contact:
Françoise Makanda, Media Relations Coordinator,
Tel.: [phone], ext. 389. E-mail: [email protected].