Episode 11

Exploring Employee Engagement – Digging Deeper with Guest Alex Cann | HR11

Join host Susan Ney and her guest Alex Cann, Senior Project Manager with Maximizer Software Inc. as they dig deep into the topic of employee engagement, looking at some of the statistics around disengagement, and reviewing the practices and culture that Alex has found successful in helping to create an engaged workforce. Lots of tips for those who lead teams and for those struggling to keep excited about their employment. 

 

About the Guest – Alex Cann

Alex is currently the Senior Project Manager at Maximizer Software Inc. He has also held the positions of Head of Operations, and Manager of HR, Payroll and Facilities. 

Alex has also owned and run his own company, been a Director of Finance and Operations with Vitrium Systems and Operations and was an Accountant with David Ash Financial Group.

An avid volunteer, Alex has served in several roles with Sterling Strata Council and led fundraising campaigns in support of Dress for Success and the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.  

Alex received his accounting education at the Cape Breton University and his PCP certification through Douglas College, here in Vancouver. 

 

Alex can be reached at:

Email:   alex.cann@eastlink.ca

Linked In:   www.linkedin.com/in/alexcann/

 

About the Host:  

Susan has worked with people all her life. As a human resource professional, she has specialized in all aspects of employment, from hiring to retirement. She got her start as a national representative for a large Canadian union. After pursuing an undergrad degree in business administration, Susan transitioned to HR management, where she aspired to bring both employee and management perspectives to her work. She retired from her multi-decade career in HR to pursue writing and consulting, and to be able, in her words, to “colour outside the lines.” She promises some fun and lots of learning through this podcast series.  

Susan is also the author of the book Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change from Within available on AmazonShe holds a Master of Arts degree in Leadership and Training.

If you wish to contact Susan, she can be reached through any of the following:

 

Website:          www.effectingchangefromwithin.com

Email:              susangney@gmail.com

Linked In:         www.linkedin.com/in/susan-ney-197494

Facebook:        www.facebook.com/susan.ney.5/

 

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Susan Ney

Susan has worked with people all her life. As a human resources professional she has specialized in all aspects of employment, from hiring to retirement. She got her start as a national representative for a large Canadian union. After pursuing an undergrad degree in business administration, Susan transitioned to HR management, where she aspired to bring both employee and management perspectives to her work. She retired from her multi-decade career in HR to pursue writing and consulting, and to be able, in her words, to “colour outside the lines.” She promises some fun and lots of learning in this, her podcast HR Inside Out: Demystifying HR & People Management. Susan also holds a Master of Arts in Leadership and Training.