Workshops

The Neil Squire Society (new window) in New Brunswick is offering the following  workshops in Winter-Spring 2011.

  • Stress Management: Stress management skills are vital in today’s workforce.  Developing a plan to control stress is very important for long term health benefits. (January 17)
  • Time Management and Organizational Skills: Understand how time management and organizational strategies can reduce stress during the job search. Also, learn to apply strategies and techniques at work and at home. (January 24)
  • Pain Management: There are an increasing number of non-medicated options available for controlling various forms of pain.  Knowing how to make use of existing approaches to pain control is essential to enable you to focus on work. (January 31)
  • Teamwork: Understand the importance of teamwork and learn techniques that could be useful at the workplace.  Teamwork is examined because it is an important part of learning how to adapt to any workplace setting. (February 7)
  • Ergonomics: This workshop centres around proper workstation positions. Learn to avoid injury from repeated physical actions, and avoid strain from incorrect workstation and workspace set-up. (February 14)
  • Disclosure of a Disability to an Employer: Being able to discuss a disability, injury or illness can often ease the fear-of-the-unknown for a potential employer. Deciding if, when and how to talk about the challenges you face is important for a back to work action plan. (February 28)
  • Decision Making: Decision making is a valuable tool while job hunting and at a new job. We will examine how we make decisions and how that relates to making choices about work. (March 7)
  • Positive Self-Esteem and Confidence: Self esteem will help along your path to employment. It is a learning process that requires you to focus on the positive.  We will work on gaining confidence through tips and techniques. (March 14)
  • Energy Conservation: Through a variety of strategies and techniques, you will learn improve how you manage your energy. (March 21)
  • Conflict & Anger Management: Being able to handle conflict is very helpful at any job. Problem solving and adapting a good attitude for the workplace are important tools we will examine. (March 28)
  • Job Search Techniques: Looking for work is one of the most challenging jobs you will ever have and most people know little about how to do it. You will increase your knowledge and open your mind to strategies that you may have never considered. (April 4)
  • Information Interviewing: It is commonly accepted that 90% of all jobs are not listed. So, where are they and how do we access them? Conduct information interviews to gather information on a company or occupation, while at the same time, market your employment availability. This is networking!!!  (April 11)
  • What Employers Want: Employers have expectations that they want employees to meet. Gaining knowledge of basic behaviours that can ensure job retention will help you remain employed for longer periods of time. (April 18)
  • Positive Communication Skills: Soft skills are very important in getting along at the workplace. A positive attitude will help with energy levels, self confidence and the ability to accept criticism and grow from the experience. (May 2)
  • Motivation and Momentum: Motivation plays a huge role in your job search. Being motivated will provide energy to pursue your employment goal. (May 9)

For more information please contact

Nancy Witherell
nancyw@neilsquire.ca

Fredericton
T 506.450.7999
Toll Free 1.866.446.7999

Moncton
T 506.856.9101
Toll Free 1.866.851.9101