HR Day Pre-Workshop Survey Question Title * 1. What topics would be most helpful to you during the interactive sessions on May 31?Please select up to 2 topics that are most relevant to your role. (Required.) How to recruit when you can’t compete on salary Practical hiring strategies for limited budgets. What should be in a job offer or contract? Simple inclusions to protect both the employer and the employee—and what’s the difference between an “Offer Letter” and an “Employment Contract”? What HR policies do we really need? Identifying the essential documents required under PEI law and best practice. What to do if you need to fire someone A step-by-step breakdown of what’s required and how to minimize risk. Basic PEI HR legislation you need to know Plain-language overview of legal requirements like the MGA and employment standards. When and how to update your personnel filesWhat you’re legally required to keep, and how to stay organized. What to do if a staff member raises a complaint Whether it’s harassment, conflict, or morale—what to document and how to respond. Workforce planning and succession—where do we even start? What to do when people retire, leave, or change roles in a very small team. Understanding staff burnout and stress How to recognize when someone’s at capacity—and what to do about it. Keeping staff motivated when you can’t offer big raises What matters most to employees and how to support them meaningfully on a tight budget. Can I really use AI for HR tasks? What are the risks? What you should know about using AI tools (like ChatGPT) for job ads, documentation, or policy drafts—and how to do it responsibly. How to create or update a job description Where to start, what to include, and how to make sure it reflects the role as it exists today—not just what’s on paper. Done