Keeping your workforce current in today's global economy is a business imperative.  Studies show that professional development not only results in more effective employees, but also in a higher rate of professional satisfaction, and improved retention.  When the cost of hiring new employees is up to 150% of an employee's salary, retaining top talent is a significant business requirement.

 

Avocation is pleased to offer a series of industry-recognized, targeted workshops delivered at your worksite. Our programs are designed by business professionals, and delivered by experienced, certified facilitators to ensure that participants can apply what have learned immediately and begin reaping the benefits. We invite you to make Avocation a regular part of your professional development.

Avocation's dynamic and targeted sessions fall into three streams:

For new and experienced managers interested in enhancing their performance and increasing the effectiveness of their staff.

 

Using industry recognized training tools such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Personality Dimensions and True Colours, these workshops provide skills that can be used immediately to enhance communication and increase team effectiveness. 

 

These industry-based workshops give sales and customer service professionals the tools they need to nurture and grow their businesses, and the confidence to succeed!

 

Instead of placing expensive advertisements in the newspaper, Avocation will supply you with exceptional candidates for your entry-level positions - free of charge.  Our retention services ensure that the hire is a win-win situation, and our highly trained and experienced staff are always available for support.

 

Avocation offers a suite of services to businesses to help them attract, recruit and retain their top talent, and access the hidden labour market.