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EDITOR’S LETTER hen I was growing up, my parents were dedicated conservationists. While the furthest thing from hippies—they were British immigrants, my father a chemistry professor and my mother a nurse—they did reuse whatever they could (bottles, jars, fabric), grew their own vegetables and had a stinky compost heap at the back of our property. My Dad’s heroes included ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau and scientist David Suzuki, host of The Nature of Things. It was on this groundbreaking program where I learned about the industrialization of Asia, the AIDS epidemic and the destruction of the B.C. rainforest. I remember the episodes were always controversial— evoking feelings of outrage and inspiration—but the content was (and still is) rooted in science. So when it came to planning this issue dedicated to sustainability—one of the biggest issues facing HR and business right now—I jumped at the chance to interview the legendary broadcaster and environmentalist. What Suzuki has to say about the role business—and especially the government—plays in fighting global warming is eye-opening. Going green is no longer a simple way to generate media attention. The reality is that reducing your carbon footprint is essential to your company’s economic survival. Journalist Elizabeth Kelly investigates this relationship in “Turning Green into Gold” on page 28. Anthony Watanabe, managing partner of Transition Plus Sustainability Solutions, illustrates the importance of green to your employment brand on page 47. And Eve Lazarus introduces some of the leading Canadian companies in the expanding field of green technology—and their HR issues—in “Sustainable Skills” on page 38. I am hoping you noticed when we redesigned the magazine last month, we also changed our paper. I receive more mail about the type of paper we use than anything else. Based on your concerns, we have switched to an even more eco-friendly paper stock. HR Professional’s new paper is made up of 50 per cent recycled coated sheet, 15 per cent post-consumer waste and is acid and chlorine free. On the subject of trends, as communication becomes more global, fads come and go with increasing frequency. Associate editor Duff McCutcheon looks at some of HR’s past trends and whether they stood the test of time or faded into the woodwork. As always, I hope you enjoy the issue and I’d love to hear your comments; please e-mail me at mbirchall@hrpao.org. Best, V O L . 2 5 / N O . 2 F e b r u a r y/ M a r c h 2 0 0 8 EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief Meredith Birchall-Spencer Art & Design Marianna Gajewska Associate Editor Duff McCutcheon Legal Editor Malcolm MacKillop, Partner Hodgson Shields DesBrisay O’Donnell MacKillop Squire LLP Contributors Annie Hsu, John Johnson, Stuart Stark, Jay Somerset, Catherine Thomas HRPAO Chief Executive Officer William Greenhalgh Director, Finance and Administration Gary Monk Director, Events and Sponsorship Marta Pawych Director, Government and External Relations, General Counsel Stephen Rotstein Director, Marketing and Membership Chris Larsen Director, HR Excellence Claude Balthazard, PhD N AY L O R Publisher Bob Phillips Project Manager Kim Davies Sales Manager Derek Kuzina Editor Janine Strom Layout & Design Emma Law Advertising Art Christina O’Connor Senior Sales Manager Steve Urias Advertising Sales Manager Wayne Jury Advertising Sales Representatives Gordon Jackson, Cheryll Oland, Sabrina Turton, Norma Walchuk Research Heather Zimmerman EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Angela Aubry, Regional HR Director, Cintas Canada Ltd. Monica Beauregard, CHRP, President, Bridgepoint Inc. Dr. Nick Bontis, Director, Institute for Intellectual Capital Research Inc. Robert Canuel, CHRP, VP Human Resources, Hallmark Canada Inc. Cheryl Fry, CHRP, Senior Manager, Performance Excellence, CBC Television Alex Gallacher, CHRP, Partner, Engage HR Solutions Mary-Jane Irvine, CHRP, Manager, HR, The Canadian Kennel Club Suzanne L. Jaekel, CHRP, Director, HR, Trudell Medical Marketing Ltd. Simone MacIsaac, CHRP, HR Manager, Torkin Manes Cohen Arbus, LLP Theresa O’Connell, CHRP, VP, Human Resources, Redwood Custom Communications Inc. Mary-Alice Vuicic, CHRP, VP, People Division, Wal-Mart Canada Corp. HR PROFESSIONAL MAGAZINE is published six times per year for the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario (HRPAO), 2 Bloor St. West, Suite 1902, Toronto, ON, M4W 3E2, tel. 416-923-2324, toll-free 1-800-387-1311, fax 416-923-7264, e-mail info@hrpao.org, www.hrpao.org, www.hrprofessional.org. HRPAO’s vision is to be a global leader in advancing the human resources profession as the essential driver of business strategy and organizational success. As the premier HR association in Canada, HRPAO is internationally recognized and sought out for its knowledge, innovation and leadership. With more than 16,000 members in 28 chapters in Ontario, and other locations around the world, HRPAO connects its membership to an unmatched range of HR information resources, events, professional development, and networking opportunities. HR Professional magazine is published by Naylor (Canada), Inc. 2 Bloor Street West, Suite 2001, Toronto, ON M4W 3E2, Tel. 1-800-665-2456 – Winnipeg or 1-800-461-4828 – Toronto, Fax 1-800-709-5551. www.naylor.com © 2007 Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario. All rights reserved. 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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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