How To Create A Plain Language Employee Handbook

 
 
 
 

This 1.5 hour workshop focuses on applying plain language principles and theory. Learning objectives for this workshop:

  1. Apply plain language principles and theory to “Employee Handbook” documents using authentic materials supplied by participants.

  2. Analyze what is working and what is not. Choose design and/or content excerpts to revise.

  3. Recognize how incorporating plain language principles into all communication with employees will help save time and reduce costs that accompany miscommunication.

  4. Develop a three-step plan to continue your plain language strategy after the workshop.

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Presenters:

Cindy Messaros (She/Her) Executive Director, Alberta Workforce Essential Skills Society (AWES)

Cindy has been working in the field of employment initiatives for 30 years as a teacher, facilitator, researcher, curriculum developer and advocate for adult learners. Since 2008, as the Executive Director of Alberta Workforce Essential Skills Society (AWES), she has been a strong advocate for essential skills development, helping to create positive change.

Tyla Olsen (She/Her) Language & Essential Skills Specialist, Alberta Workforce Essential Skills Society (AWES)

Tyla Olsen is a language instructor, curriculum developer, and professional development facilitator. In her role as language and essential skills specialist with Alberta Workforce Essential Skills Society (AWES), Tyla works to promote equitable access to the Canadian workforce through training, research, development, and innovation.

Learn more about Alberta Workforce Essential Skills (AWES): https://awes.ca


Host:

Bow Valley Immigration Partnership (BVIP)

We are a regional partnership with representatives from every sector working together for a welcoming and inclusive Bow Valley. Our members include municipalities, community services, businesses, cultural groups, individuals and more. Anyone should be able to feel at home here, regardless of where they’ve arrived from or their immigration status - that's why we work to create the systemic change and cultural change that we need, so that nobody is left behind. We help the community embrace new locals so they can stay and thrive here in the Bow Valley.

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This presentation was included as part of the National Workplace Inclusion Forum 2021, held online across Canada in October 2021. For more tools and strategies to create inclusive workplaces, visit https://www.inclusioncharter.ca

 
 
 
Bow Valley Immigration Partnership