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Providing Effective Feedback: SBI/BI Model
Rob Dombowsky, MBA, CPHR
AMTA Industry Advisory, Human Resources & Labour
An intrinsic part of coaching and developing employees is providing effective feedback. The key word being “effective”. Effective feedback requires that a person has a goal, takes action to achieve the goal, and receives goal-related information about his or her actions. Information becomes feedback if, and only if, we are trying to cause change and the information tells the recipient whether I am on track or need to change direction.[i]
Western Highway History: Reflecting on Past Safety Developments
Safety in road transportation has evolved with technology, infrastructure, and societal expectations. Road planners have the challenging task of building highways today that account for future use given the resources, standards, and predictions available to them. While driver training and vehicle system improvements save lives, it is my opinion that infrastructure makes the biggest difference when it comes to increasing safety for motorists.
Canadian Hydrogen Convention (Day 2)
On day two (April 27) of the Canadian Hydrogen Convention AMTA President Chris Nash announced the association’s partnership with Suncor for the Alberta Zero Emission Truck Electrification Collaboration (AZETEC), among other projects.
Nash was joined on the Edmonton Global Stage by David Van Den Assem, (Senior Manager, Clean Technology and Climate Change Innovation, Alberta Innovates), and Grace Meikle, (Senior Business Partner, Alberta Innovates & Emissions Reduction Alberta).
Canadian Hydrogen Conference – Day One
Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) President Chris Nash announced an ambitious two-year Hydrogen Vehicle Demonstration April 26 at the sold out Canadian Hydrogen Convention (CHC) Hydrogen Hub stage.
With an anticipated 4,000 attendees from around the world CHC serves to show the critical role Canada is playing in the development of a global hydrogen economy.
WCB Job Seeker profile: Perry
Meet Perry, a very personable fellow with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, primarily in supervision, job coordination and operation roles in Canada and abroad. Perry is actively searching for a new career in coordination or dispatch roles. He has a history of long-term employment with different companies and has demonstrated his ability to communicate professionally at all levels, problem solve and build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and customers.
Working Alone, Intersectionality, and the Caring Person Test for Safe Work Practices
I find it interesting how quickly I can focus on one part of the industry. Take Alberta’s dual registration program, for example (which, pardon my unapologetic plug, can be found at this link). Dual registration became my biggest focus when I was working on that bulletin, and I’ve found it useful in work I’ve done with carriers since it came out.
Class 5 added to AMTA Driver of the Month Nominations
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) Driver of the Month program is expanding to include Class 5 drivers to increase the nominee pool and generate increased interest in the program.
Federal Minimum Wage Increases on April 1
Rob Dombowsky, Industry Advisor, Human Resources & Labour, AMTA
On April 1, 2022, the federal minimum wage will increase to $15.55 per hour from $15.00 per hour.
The federal minimum wage, which came into force on December 29, 2021, is adjusted automatically on April 1 of every year, based on the average annual increase of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), as reported by Statistics Canada. This is to ensure that the federal minimum wage keeps pace with inflation. This year’s rate increase reflects the 3.4% annual average rise of the CPI for Canada in the previous calendar year, rounded up to the nearest $0.05.[1]
Release: Cooperative Truck Platooning System on-road trials successfully conclude in Alberta
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is celebrating the successful completion of Canada’s first on-road commercial truck platooning trials. For years, researchers have studied simulations and test track data to assess the potential benefits of platooning technologies. Now, the AMTA – together with its industry partners – will be able to analyze accurate data collected during real-world platooning operations.
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