Media Advisory— Public Sector HR 2013: Transforming HR for a Changing Workplace

OTTAWA, Feb. 19, 2013 /CNW/ - The public service's workforce is aging rapidly and many civil servants are discouraged by cuts, a hiring freeze and low public perception. Human resource managers will need to find ways in which to keep current employees motivated while attracting new talent.

At the Public Sector HR 2013 event, hosted by The Conference Board of Canada, HR managers will hear from experts who have used different strategies, including social media, to attract, retain and maintain top talent.

When:		Wednesday, February 20^th and Thursday, February 21^th, 2013.
Who:		Human Resources and the High Performance Public Sector Daniel Watson, Chief Human Resources Officer, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, will discuss the government's vision for a modern, responsive and efficient public service - and the role HR needs to play to make it a reality.
		Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.
		One Size Does not Fit All—Setting Your Agenda for Change Ian Cullwick, Vice-President, Leadership and Human Resources Research, The Conference Board of Canada, will share the common successes and pitfalls with transformation in an organization.
		Wednesday, 9:15 a.m.
		Communicate, Connect, Converse, Collaborate, Engage—HR and the Transformational Potential of Social Media Ann Fuller, Director of Communications at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, will use hospital case studies to explain how to harness the power of social media in a health care setting.
		Wednesday, 1:45 p.m.
		Workforce 2.0—Harnessing the Power of Diverse Teams to Drive Performance Laraine Kaminsky, President of Global LK, will discuss the impact of culture on teams and her insights on challenges and opportunities when working with a diverse team.
		Thursday, 11:30 a.m.
Where:		Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ottawa, Ontario.

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

This event is sponsored in part by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and Mental Health Works.

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].
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