1. Print and Online Resources HR Series for Employers

2. Series of free publications and online resources. Topics include recruitment, retention, employee engagement and employment related legislation. Features best practices from Alberta employers. Order, view or download copies at alis.alberta.ca/hrseries.alis.alberta.ca/hrseries

3. Employer HR Series Work-life balance— why you should care Are you an employer or manager? Use this online resource to learn how work-life issues could affect business goals help employees manage work-life pressures find ways to improve the situation to benefit both your employees and your business

4. Know the rules before you hire or fire Learn about the laws and what you need to do before and while hiring employees when staff are employed when employees leave the workplace This guide includes key contacts and helpful resources. Employer HR Series

5. Want a practical solution to your labour shortage? Read about Alberta businesses that have retained and engaged a motivated and diverse workforce. Find out how you can hire workers from under-represented groups create an inclusive working environment Employer HR Series

6. Finders keepers, losers weepers Struggling to find and keep staff? This book can help you calculate the real cost of employee turnover attract workers be an employer of choice find the talent you need select the right match for your business retain your valued employees Employer HR Series

7. Labour market information can help your business For greater productivity and competitiveness, use this book and LMI to recruit and retain employees seize opportunities for growth Employer HR Series

8. Thinking about leaving your small business? This practical guide shows you how a business succession or transition plan can maintain value in your business optimize financial security give you peace of mind Employer HR Series

9. Need workers? This online resource offers successful advise from Alberta-based employers and HR experts. Discover how to attract the talent you want how to prepare a recruitment plan strategies for evaluating resumés tips for conducting interviews advice on negotiating job offers Employer HR Series

10. Are key employees leaving your business? This book can help you discover why employees leave and what makes them stay what employees need and what you can offer successful strategies Alberta employers and HR experts have used to retain staff

11. The average age of the workforce is rising This book for employers, managers and supervisors examines the health and safety issues of older workers. Find out how simple changes to the workplace, tools and procedures can deal with many age-related concerns how to overcome misconceptions about older workers’ capabilities Employer HR Series

12. It pays to invest in your employees Get the benefits of establishing employee development programs. This online resource includes information on how to create and run your program success stories from Alberta businesses resources to help Employer HR Series

13. Are key employees about to retire or move on? Are you prepared for the loss of important skills and knowledge when they leave? Use this book to transfer important knowledge and skills find low-cost strategies for transferring knowledge plan for the future

14. Employer HR Series Layoffs looming? Know your options before you lay off staff. Read this guide to find out whether layoffs are necessary what to do before, during and after layoffs the laws and best practices to follow how to help laid-off employees and motivate remaining staff An interactive Employee Termination Checklist is available online.Employee Termination Checklist