The Secret To Engaging Employees January 21, 2010

The Secret to Engaging Employees
(An Evening Seminar, January 21, 2010 at Sutton Place Hotel, 955 Bay Street, Toronto)

When an organization goes through a change, the need to win your employee's commitment and trust is all the more imperative. You've invested a lot of time and money in your internal communication channels, but how well are they working? Are you overwhelming your employees with information clutter or are you really engaging and motivating them? Because in the end, their loyalty and dedication impacts your bottom line.
On January 21, 2010, IABC/Toronto hosts an informative session on how effective internal communications contributes to the overall success of an organization. Our expert panel will show you the latest tools and tips to get your employees to learn, accept and embrace your organization's goals.
Laurie Smith of CNW Group will discuss how open and honest employee communications can help your organization weather leadership changes, a storm of layoffs, and pandemic fears. These hard times are the projects communicators draw from most often; they are the formative events that teach and force you to grow as a professional.
Taking the time to plan and perfect your internal communications channels during quiet times can help lessen the impact of your bad news, build trust and make times of challenge and change the best situations of your career.
Leah Reynolds will present the business rationale for change and discuss the steps that communicators need to take to stay in step with these changing times. Younger generations--particularly Generation Y, up to age 29--have made their presence felt and are beginning to gain influence in many work environments. Young talent brings new expectations and values to the work world, as well as differing preferences in regard to communication.
Donna Papacosta of Trafalgar Communications will take you on a quick tour of the ways in which Web 2.0 is transforming employee communications - from the social web to the growing use of multimedia content to the ubiquity of mobile platforms.
You'll learn:
• how leading organizations are using social media to engage employees;
• what the trends are for 2010; and
• how to keep your own knowledge and skills current in a rapidly changing world.
Register for this event and learn the secret to engaging employees. Effective communication is the foundation for an effective organization
Event Schedule:
• Registration and networking start time: 6 to 6:45 p.m.
• Food service: 6:15 p.m.
• Presentations: 6:45 p.m.
• Q&A: 7:45 p.m.
• Completion time: 8:15 p.m.

Official Website: http://toronto.iabc.com