From the Ontario Health Promotion Email (OHPE) Bulletin (www.ohpe.ca) today comes a feature from our colleague Hélène Roussel, editor of the bi-weekly Le Bloc-Notes, Bulletin d'information en promotion de la santé (http://www.leblocnotes.ca/ )
*Offering bilingual services in Francophone communities: Important elements to consider*
http://www.ohpe.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9935&Itemid=78
[or, if the link breaks, go to www.ohpe.ca and click on 'Read more' after the introduction]
Contents
I Introduction
II Understanding francophone communities
III Creating an organizational culture conducive to serving Francophones
IV Tailoring services to the francophone community context
V Conclusion
Submitted by: Hélène Roussel, Bilingual Health Promotion Consultant, Health Nexus - Nexus Santé (Formely Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse - Centre ontarien d'information en prevention)
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I Introduction
It is commonly acknowledged that the human resources of an organization are the most important resource. However, in today's job market where many sectors experience shortages of skills and talents, the hiring process can be quite difficult. Securing a bilingual employee capable of offering high quality services to stakeholders can be especially challenging and demands consideration of various crucial elements.
This article will provide an understanding of these important considerations. It will offer guidelines and tips for clarifying needs, recruitment, the selection process and creating an organizational culture capable of supporting the work of bilingual employees. A process that is structured and well thought out can decrease the cost and time of these tasks and facilitate delivery of quality services to the francophone population.
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.... See the rest of the article at:
http://www.ohpe.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9935&Itemid=78
Resources and Tips for Recruiting Bilingual Employees can be found at:
http://www.ohpe.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9934&Itemid=64
or find these simple strategies excerpted from the tip sheet "Recruiting bilingual employees" found on Heritage Canada's website (http://www.pch.gc.ca/guide/postes_bilingues_e.html).
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In a related activity, see and take part in the CHNet-Works! Fireside 'Chat' http://www.chnet-works.ca/ on October 1st 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM (Eastern Time)
How to Reach Francophones on Maternal and Early Years,
with Louise Choquette, of Best Start Resource Centre at Health Nexus
The English session may be of interest to program planners who need to increase their reach into francophone communities.
This Fireside Chat will provide an overview of Franco-Ontarian communities and their needs. It will explain some of the health promotion challenges: the socio-cultural context, the access to French-language schools, the literacy levels, the exogamous families, the multicultural context and the working environment of francophone service providers. It will highlight some suggestions for service delivery and showcase some successful and innovative programs.
And also the CHNet-Works! Fireside Chat of October 2 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM (Eastern Time)
Comment rejoindre les francophones - Programmes de maternité et de petite enfance.
Cette session du Centre de ressources Meilleur départ sera faite à partir de la nouvelle ressource bilingue du même nom. Le contenu sera particulièrement approprié pour les personnes travaillant dans les domaines de la santé maternelle et du développement de la petite enfance en contexte francophone minoritaire. La session fournira un survol des communautés francophones et de leurs besoins.
Salut !
Alison
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Alison Stirling,
Knowledge Management Developer,
Health Nexus Santé (formerly OPC)
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Toronto, ON M5G 1Z8
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