Employer Build for the Future Project

Vision

To help grow the B.C. economy by helping small science and technology companies and their human resources capabilities.

Objectives

Develop tools, models, systems and processes to address Human Resources challenges.
Present and share results so other growing companies can benefit.

Outcomes

Successful completion of design, development and implementation of tools, models, systems and processes to include but not limited to HR Strategic Framework, Talent & Succession Plan, Recruitment, Retention, Compensation, Performance Management, and Policies & Procedures. Material will be presented at Association events and industry events

Key Stakeholders

FutureWorks, the Ministry of Housing & Social Development Employment Services Branch , BCTIA, DigiBC, and BC Life Sciences.

Expert Advisor:

Ian Cook Human Resources Management Association of BC

Process Lead / Client Liaison:

Thavy Phonsavath & Dorothy Keenan of FutureWorks

Overview

FutureWorks, the BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA), DigiBC and Life Sciences BC have joined forces in a pilot project to identify and address the human resources deficits and barriers impeding and curtailing growth in small to mid-sized businesses in new and emerging industries. This partnership is based on the shared interest in, and vision for, growing BC’s economy by developing the human potential of small businesses in the technology, new media and life sciences industries. FutureWorks, the lead contractor of this pilot project has received funding from the Ministry of Housing and Social Development: Employment and Labour Market Services (Local Labour Market Partnerships).

In this pilot 10 companies with less than 35 employees were selected to receive 40 hours of expert HR support to help the organization move to the next level. HR metrics will be used to measure the results of the support. The HR metrics were created with assistance from Ian Cook of the Human Resources Association of BC. The results of the pilot will be presented at a series of workshops hosted by partner associations in early Fall of 2010. The companies were chosen based on the following criteria:

The company’s primary business activities involve technology, life sciences or new media.
The company’s head office is based in British Columbia and employs up to 35 employees.
An executive team member must be willing to commit time to working with the HR assessment team.
The company must have a projected staff increase by at least 30% over the next year.
The company must be committed to the implementation of the HR plan.
The company must demonstrate financial stability in their market.
Upon completion of the pilot project, the company must be willing to participate in presenting the results of this initiative.