HR Professional - February/March 2008 - (Page 48)

FEATURE Any HR professional will tell you the most view the employee as a whole person, From whole to holistic Any HR professional will tell you the most successful companies are those that view the employee as a whole person, not just a widget-producing worker. Leading organizations identify and understand the hopes and dreams of the employee, and then link them to the strategic direction of the company. This HR rule bodes well for the marriage of HR and sustainability which, like the whole employee, performs best when considered as a holistic concept. The whole employee wants to be successful and make money, but they also want to be healthy, live a balanced life and make a positive contribution. The opportunity for organizations to leverage sustainability for HR excellence is clear and present. Soon this will be the norm, not the exception. For c omp a n ie s lo ok i n g t o enhance their employment brand by embracing sustainability, the good news is there are best practices to execute it successfully. Rage. Blame. Resentment. Overcome them all with Mediation by Creative Outcomes. Workplace disputes happen every day, and occasionally they unravel to become ﬂared tempers, pointed accusations – even lawsuits. Avoid the courtroom cost and pain with professional mediation services or mediation training from one of Canada’s most experienced dispute resolution professionals. Call Sarah Gayer, CHRP at Creative Outcomes 416-656-7524 or learn more about mediation in the workplace with articles and podcasts at www.creativeoutcomes.ca. What lies beneath InterfaceFlor is a multinational carpet manufacturer with headquarters in Atlanta, a plant in Belleville, Ont. and a marketing and sales office in Toronto. Its founder and chair, Ray Anderson, has been practising sustainability long before Al Gore became a Nobel Laureate. From recycled content to product take-back to its innovative tiling system for carpet installation, InterfaceFlor has earned a global reputation as a sustainability leader. That is one of the reasons why InterfaceFlor Canada’s marketing manager Pamela Mason has been with the company for 10 years. “I have the opportunity to inform and educate people on the impact their purchase decisions have on themselves, their loved ones and the earth,” says Mason. InterfaceFlor even bucks the current trend of appointing a designated VP of sustainability because the company feels being green is vital to every role within the company. Green hotel Through deliberate and constantly evolving initiatives, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is committed to being one of the greenest hotel chains in North America. Gavin McCaffrey, director of catering and conference services at the Fairmont Winnipeg, got his HR P R OF E S S I ON A L Febru 301630_Sare.indda r1y / M a r c h 48 2008 10/4/06 3:08:11 PM http://www.creativeoutcomes.ca

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HR Professional - February/March 2008 Contents Editor's Letter Contributors Leadership Matters Boards By the Numbers Did You Know Sustainability Education News: E-Recycling Communications News: HR Study FYI Ethics World Watch News: Legislation Legal Compensation Focus Strategy The Colour of Money Sustainable Skills From Brown to Green HR Trends: From Winners to Also-Rans Branding Human Capital HR 101 Interview with David Suzuki Off the Shelf The Last Word

HR Professional - February/March 2008

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