As the principal of Cyr & Associates Inc. Annette Cyr is often called to speak upon a variety of HR related topics ranging from compensation, to leadership, motivation, ethics and more. For information about guest speaking opportunities, please contact us.

Below, you will find a synopsis of speaking engagements delivered by Annette over the past few years:

Electrical Distribution Association of Ontario

Strategic Compensation in the Electrical Distribution Sector
(October 2003)

• Types of Business Strategies & High Performance Work Systems
• Strategic Compensation & Rewards - Where Does it Fit with Business Strategy?
• Characteristics of an Effective Strategic Compensation & Rewards System
• Creating Your Compensation Strategy

Compensation and Human Resources Trends (October 2005)

• Top 3 HR Business Priorities
• Compensation Trends
• Pay Equity

Aligning Employee Performance to Mission, Vision, Values (October 2004)

• Identify the Case for Change – the Connection Between Mission, Vision and Values and Individual Performance.
• The Importance of Linking Performance Management to the Strategic Planning Process.
• Understand the Need to Measure What Counts for Success and to Thrive in a Changing Environment.

Duties and Responsibilities of Board, Council and CEO
LDC Director’s and Officers Seminar (February 2004)

• Effective Board Relationships & Operations – Creating the Team
• The Board-President/CEO Relationship – Creating a Partnership
• Effective Board-Shareholder Communications & Fostering a Relationship

Managing Risk Through Strategic Planning - 2004 Insurance & Risk Management Conference

• Identify Strategic Risk
• Recognize the Benefits and Importance of Strategic Planning in Risk Management
• Monitor, Instil and Ingrain Your Strategic Plan

Aligning Employee Performance to Mission, Vision, Values - For Comprehensive Benefits Group Conference, May 2005

• Identify the Case for Change – the Connection Between Mission, Vision and Values and Individual Performance.
• The Importance of Linking Performance Management to the Strategic Planning Process.
• Understand the Need to Measure What Counts for Success and to Thrive in a Changing Environment.
  

MISSISSAUGA BOARD OF TRADE, APRIL 2003

“Leadership, Motivation and Strategic Rewards – Creating the Right Equation”
This seminar was aimed at leaders and managers seeking a greater understanding of their own communication style, the impact on employee motivation and alternatives to perks and pay in rewarding employees. Annette provided an opportunity for them to evaluate their communication style as well as hear the latest research on employee motivation and rewards strategies to successfully manage human capital.

TV Ontario, September 2005

Guest for discussion of ethics in the workplace

Human Resources Professionals of Ontario – Peel District, March 2004

Presentation on Sarbanes Oxley and the Impact on Human Resources

David Scott presented to the MEARIE Association, October 2005

Strategic Skills for an Effective Bargaining Process