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7. Andrew Treusch, Human Resources Development Canada

Selected guides and tools


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Of general interest

Interpreting the Values and Ethics Code
Background, case studies and answers to common questions about values and ethics in the Public Service. For example, in what circumstances might it be permissible to accept a lunch invitation from an organization that has an interest in doing business with the government? (See also: Advice from the Experts on Values and Ethics)

Key Leadership Competencies
Using values and ethics as a foundation, Public Service leaders — from supervisors to deputy heads — deliver results through strategic thinking, engagement and management excellence. This guide presents the ideal leadership profile… and also identifies several ineffective behaviours.

Official Languages Compendium of Good Practices
A compilation of initiatives resulting from the dynamism and inventiveness of numerous people who contribute to the advancement and promotion of official languages in their organizations.

For managers

Staffing Toolkit for Managers
The new Public Service Employment Act gives managers greater authority and more options so they can develop staffing approaches that better address organizational needs. This toolkit, designed by managers and HR professionals, describes how you can use these new staffing tools to full effect.

Succession Planning for Managers
How to identify, develop and retain talent in five steps — including ongoing evaluation of your own effectiveness. The focus is on developing employees so that the organization has a pool of qualified candidates who are ready to compete for key vacant positions.

Integrated Planning Guidebook
Integrated planning supports training, career development, organization design and classification strategies that are tailored to meet current and future organizational needs. This tool kit shows how this type of planning works within the Management Accountability Framework, identifies the key players and presents a five-step approach for line managers. (See also: Working Through the Five-step Approach)

Managing Diversity: Corporate Culture Change Self-Assessment Tool
In 15 minutes, gain insight into how you are managing in five key areas that foster a diverse and inclusive corporate culture, then learn how to maintain or improve your corporate culture leadership.

Bravo!
Ideas for managers interested in creating a work environment of appreciation, including a seven-step model to building a culture of recognition and a list of 20 effective methods for instilling pride.

Information for Managers on Workplace Well-Being
Based on job satisfaction and commitment to the workplace, employee engagement lies at the heart of both performance and retention. Using key online resources as a guide, you can create high-performance workplace conditions and encourage high levels of employee engagement.

Dealing with Harassment: A Guide for Managers
Conflict is inevitable when people work together but, as a manager, you need to promote respectful working relationships. This guide, with practical tips and realistic approaches, can help you resolve — and prevent — harassment complaints.

Linguistic Needs Designator Tool
An interactive tool (with a tutorial) that helps managers determine the minimum number of employees required to provide services in the official language chosen by their clients.

Determining the linguistic profile of bilingual positions
Using a simple question and answer format (e.g. Does the position require reading in the second official language?) this interactive tool can produce a reading, writing and oral interaction profile for individual positions. (See also: PublicService Commission Assessment Tools)