Adam Czarnecki

Adam Czarnecki is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) and a recipient of the CPHR Alberta Award of Excellence and the Distiguished Teaching Award from Mount Royal University. Since 2010 he has been a member of the Senior Management team of a heavy duty truck dealership group in Alberta where he is responsible for Human Resources, Health and Safety and Information Technology. He is an Instructor at the University of Calgary, Mount Royal University and Merit Construction Association. Adam Czarnecki is an avid contributor to industry webinars, conferences and expert panel discussions related to human resources, trades and the Alberta employment pool, including a role as technology columnist for CPHR Alberta’s quarterly magazine, HUMANCapital. He is a past CPHR Alberta Board Member as well as volunteer with post secondary institutions and various none for profit societies as a committee member, speaker on employment, corporate readiness and as a resume advisor to students. He holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences Degree from the University of Calgary with a concentration in Crime and Deviance.

October 3rd

1:00pm - 2:00pm (Breakout Session 2)

Blended Microlearning on a Shoestring Budget

Would you rather watch a 1 hour training video or a 5 minute training Video? Employees and Managers are unable to find time and resources to send hours or days attending training programs. Adam Czarnecki will explore alternative methods, at a reduced cost, and introduce you to Blended Mirco Learning Strategies requiring less or no classroom time. Employees can learn working competency using 6 various learning preferences of: video, audio, read, apply, class or talk before coming into learning environment. Making lessons short, Independent and Mobile (able to cover material while commuting or on smartphones). No need to pay fancy equipment, after this session, you'll be able to pull out your smartphone and create a training video on the go.

2:30pm - 3:30pm (Breakout Session 3)

Making the best first impression by Onboarding

First impressions are the cornerstone of positive employee engagement and orientations. Companies often assume too much about their new employees knowledge and expectations. Employees should be treated like foreign visitors from a far away land who are unfamiliar of the organisation's language, customs, traditions and culture. Instead we treat new employees like our annoying cousins visiting for the summer, if you are hungry, help yourself. Adam Czarnecki will go over helpful strategies to ensure your new hires feel welcomed and feel confident they made the right choice about joining your team.