Annual Report 2000 - Halifax Regional Municipality

and their families. HRM
values its employees and
recognizes the benefits
which flow to the
organization from a
balance between work and
employees’ safety, health
and well being.
Organizational Development –
Assistance & Alignment
Policies and
agreements have
been streamlined
and there is consistency
throughout the
organization; realignment
and organizational
restructuring support;
provision of educational
training and development is
structured around business
unit and corporate
objectives; The Leadership
Development Program is
aligned with business
planning and the
business strategies of
Council; A Priority
Placement Program exists
for displaced
employees.
Performance
Culture
There is an
evaluation
system that
recognizes
performance
and
encourages
growth
and
development
of its employees.
In support of
employee growth,
the organization
increased its funding
for mutually
beneficial training.
The career
contribution of
retired employees was
recognized and
honoured.
Current Initiatives
Benchmarking of Human
Resources Services
Evaluation of private and
public sector best practices,
improvement of service
delivery and improved
business planning.
Productivity and Health
Attendance Management: A
two-year program which
will identify and address
issues causing employee
absence; and a focus on
health and wellness
initiatives to enhance
performance management;
Benefits: Improved
benefits coverage for all
HRM employees.
Succession Planning and
Career Management
Identification of
competencies, skills and
behaviours, the key
attributes in employees that
result in effective and
efficient service delivery.
Providing employees with
training and development
opportunities around
competencies will benefit
the organization with its
future service needs.
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At a glance...
• Number of Unions/Associations: 6
• Number of retired employees:
Approximately 2000+
• Number of third party
agreements administered or
supported: 10
• Number of competitions
(1999): 200
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