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Cheryl DeCooman has uncovered
a significant trend in Human Resource management in Southwestern Ontario. As
President of People Management Group Inc., she has worked as a Human
Resources advisor to companies of all sizes and in all types of industries.
It has become clear to her that companies are increasingly recognizing the
strategic significance of Integrated Human Resources.
“I've spent a lot of time
talking to business leaders and human resource professionals throughout the
region,” says DeCooman. “More and more often, business people are
acknowledging that their employees truly are the most important asset of
their company and they're investing more in effective programs to recruit,
retain and recognize the people who work for them.”
While more businesses
recognize the long-term strategic value of effective Human Resource
management, many are not currently able to deliver all of the necessary
programs. “Even companies with dedicated Human Resource professionals find
it difficult to find the time to design, implement and maintain effective
new programs in today's demanding business environment. It's difficult to
keep up with the latest techniques, policies and technologies.”
DeCooman's company, People
Management Group Inc., has developed a set of services to help businesses
extend their human resource capabilities. As well as innovative techniques
to select and recruit new employees, People Management Group Inc. offers
services to help keep existing employees informed, involved, motivated and
satisfied.
From its start in 1998, the
company has expanded its portfolio of services from recruitment and
selection to include performance management, organizational analysis,
on-site human resources, outplacement, health and safety programs,
behavioral profiling, pay equity solutions and training. People Management
Group Inc. has worked on engagements with some of the region's largest
companies, as well as many smaller businesses. “Our experience has shown
that any company with employees, regardless of size, can benefit from
refining their Human Resource management practices to gain strategic
advantage over competitors”, noted DeCooman.
Cheryl DeCooman and her team
of professionals are uniquely equipped to assist employers and Human
Resources managers grow and develop their organizations. Cheryl has
extensive experience in developing and implementing Human Resource
strategies gained through applying both domestic and international
management techniques. She is a graduate of the Advanced Human Resources
Degree program at the Rotman School of Management at the University of
Toronto and is the President for the Oxford Chapter of the Human Resources
Professionals Association of Ontario.
The next phase of the
company’s development is PeopleQuest.ca, a revolutionary Internet-based
recruitment & selection tool. The site functions like other job search
sites employers can sort through pre-screened candidates and candidates can
access local job postings. But PeopleQuest.ca is more than a one-time
matchmaker, says President Cheryl DeCooman. “It's really for forward
thinking companies that are always looking for the right people,” she says.
“It's a proactive online recruiting site for employers.” The site also
includes job search tips and a variety of resources for both candidates and
employers.
For job hunters it's a chance
to stand out where it often matters most a local setting. Detailed company
profiles help candidates understand a company's business, desired
skill-sets, and company culture. Employers like it too because they can
attract great local candidates even if they don't have applicable jobs
posted. And the reduced volume of applicants enables them to respond more
effectively.
The site will launch in
November for a pilot phase that will ramp up traffic and registration levels
through the fall.
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