Winter 2007- Provincial Labour Force Strategy for the Voluntary Sector

In early 2007, CCVO and other sector representatives will work with the provincial government to develop a Labour Force Strategies for the Voluntary Sector that address the sector's HR challenges. A variety of organizations in the sector will also be asked to participate and share their perspectives and ideas on how to address labour issues. It is anticipated that the strategy will be released in spring 2007.

2007 Research: Human Resources Issues for Alberta’s Nonprofits: Highlights of Human Resources Research in Community-Based Nonprofits (2007)
This report is the first stage of a multi-year HR initiative, and it serves as a starting point for discussion about the future of Alberta’s voluntary sector workforce. It provides background information for considering the implications of a general shortage of skilled labour and the increasingly competitive market conditions in Calgary and across the province. CCVO undertook this paper on behalf of a working group convened by United Way of Calgary and Area (with funding from the United Way of Calgary and Area).

Past HR-Related Events:

Spotlight on HR Issues (September 2006) Keynote Presentation-
Keynote speaker Bonnie Shiell, Research Manager with the HR Council for the Nonprofit/Voluntary Sector provided an overview of her organization's work to address HR issues in the sector, and current challenges including attracting and retaining staff in the sector. She also provided strategis planning tips organizations can use to help plan for their future labour and HR needs.

Human Resources Issues in Canada’s Nonprofit Sector (Presentation 2004), with Keynote speaker Judith Maxwell, Founding President, Canadian Policy Research Networks (CPRN), and author of Passion and Commitment Under Stress: Human Resource Issues in Canada's Non-profit Sector (Jan 2004)

Enhancing Job Satisfaction Through Peer Learning Circles (March 2005)
Keynote presentation. Keynote Speaker Keith Seel, Director, Institute of Nonprofit Studies, Mount Royal College presented his findings from the Strengthening the Capacity of Executive Directors (June 2004) pilot project that uses peer circles to help improve quality and job satisfaction of Executive Directors.