New Pricing for Standards and Certification

A new pricing plan for national occupational standards and certification will come into effect on September 1, 2010.  All frontline certification will increase to $315 + GST.  The cost of certification for supervisors and managers will be $400 + GST and $680 + GST respectively.

In addition, fees are now applicable for exam re-writes and re-evaluations.

Online Column in the Financial Post Executive Features HR Trends and Research

The Financial Post Executive now offers an online column with a specific HR focus, written by regular HR Matters contributor Chelsea Willness.  Check back regularly for news and commentary on the latest HR trends and research: http://business.financialpost.com/author/cwillness/.  The latest posts offer insights on Corporate Social Responsibility, including "Why your Firm's CSR May Matter More than What you Pay".

Chelsea Willness, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Human Resources and Organizational Behaviour at the University of Saskatchewan's Edwards School of Business. Her research focuses on the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility and organizational reputation on recruitment, employee engagement, and consumer behaviour.