Human Rights, Emotional Intelligence & the Evolution of Human Resources

AccessTALK with Trish

My guest today is Janice McGurran. Janice has both private and public sector experience in the government and hydro sectors and in Human Resources at an Ontario provincial operational enterprise. She’s worked in the charitable sector as well as teaching part-time for York University/Seneca College in the Human Resources and Fire Services program. Her background also includes diverse committee experience. (WSIB, local hospital Board, PAO, IAPA and AODA) Janice has been responsible for a decrease in human rights complaints, conducting investigations and preparing reports and recommendations. The cases she’s handled have included sensitive employee relations and human rights issues and have demonstrated the use of conflict resolution & mediation skills at bargaining and grievance sessions. Having designed and implemented successful human rights / antibullying programs, Janice has delivered numerous leadership training sessions. As well, she has significant experience dealing with modified work and accommodation issues, and hiring staff to work with vulnerable clients. She has extensive knowledge of the Human Resources function across complex groups and a passion for role modeling leadership and productivity and developing talent. Janice’s interests include not surprisingly, human rights issues, family of course, some volunteer work caring for rescue animals and most importantly, hockey - she still plays mini sticks with her grandson.