Employee Relations
A core skill set for supervisors includes being able to understand the Canadian workplace, trends around labour and management, rights of employer/employee and the responsibilities of the supervisors as they relate to their staff.
Course at a glance
- In-class, face-to-face delivery.
- Hands-on course based on active student participation; class dynamics include group work, classroom discussions, and short lectures.
- Aimed at professionals in supervisory roles who wish to upgrade their skills and aspiring leaders ready to invest in their career prospects.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Understand what a positive employee-relations environment looks like.
- Define the cornerstones of effective employee relations.
- Identify the internal and external influences that impact employee/employer relations.
- Identify and interpret key sections of labour legislation that influence the rights and obligations of employers and employees.
- Explain how organizational policies, principles, and practices impact the employee/employer relationship.
- Diagnose and address performance issues and workplace incidents.
- Apply effective supervisory practices that support the desired work environment.
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Take note:
- All course resources and learning materials are provided in-class.
- This is an attendance-basis, non-graded course.
- Learning activities are completed exclusively in class (no pre- or post-course work required).
Currently counts towards
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Supervisory Development
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*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
You can register for and take a course without applying and enrolling into the program.
We recommend that you apply to the program as soon as possible to lock in your course requirements as they are subject to change.
Looking for different course dates?
New course schedules are released each June and November.
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