Elaine Jones - 2011 HR Professional of the Year Finalist

Elaine Jones has built and led a human resources branch focused on strategic priorities within the Ministry of Finance in the provincial government. With a focus on strategic partnership with the executive level, the application of a performance consulting model (Human Performance Technology) and her results orientation, she has successfully established human resources management as a strategic priority in the Ministry. With a background in the oil, gas and energy industries and private consulting, she has brought a business mindset to the public service, achieving business results through high standards of client service.

Elaine introduced performance consulting to the Ministry, developing her team to assess client needs and then tailoring human resource and organization development solutions to address the client's issues. Elaine's first major success was leading a large division through cultural change based on an organizational scan. The scan consisted of individual interviews with approximately 170 staff, a previously unparalleled focus of resources. The findings and recommendations led to a series of interventions that, in turn, resulted in a significant increase in engagement scores when assessed a year later. A similar process has been repeated in other areas with equally positive results.

She has maintained her CHRP designation for almost 20 years and has been an active participant in professional organizations, including BC HRMA, the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) the Organization Development Network and the Association of Psychological Type (APTi). She continues to be passionate about the field, supporting leaders to develop awareness that culture and engagement are indispensible elements in achieving business results.

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