by Avanti Software

The Little Book of

People ManagementSuperheroes

About This BookWhy did we decide to create this book? We wanted to showcase the people who live the values of their respective Canadian organization and, through technology, are able to better service the needs of their employees and contribute to the success of the organization.

This book is about superheroes.

Thank You!Thanks to all of our amazing clients that are featured in this book. You took time outof your incredibly busy schedules to tell us about your world. A thank you also goes out to the people who work with the superheroes featured in this book. When someone was too modest to describe what made them a superhero, you helped us put it all into words. And finally, thank you to our amazing illustrator Kim Smith. You really helped us bring this project to life and gave it a personality all its own with your talent and creative illustrations.

Are You a People Management Superhero?Do you make a difference in your organization through your people managementsolution? We would love to hear how.

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The Little Book of

People ManagementSuperheroes

Superhero Illustrations: Kim SmithBook Design & Layout: Wes Quintin

Distributed by Avanti Software Inc.Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Copyright © 2015. All rights reserved.

Volume 1

I love to laugh and I always try to use laughter as a way to brighten someone’s day if they’re having a hard time.

I always try to be there for my employees and team members.

Real Name:

John Yu

TitlePayroll & Benefits Administrator

OrganizationYMCA Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford

LocationHamilton, Ontario

John’s SuperpowersWith Avanti, YMCA’s payroll cycle has gone from 1 week down to 2 or 3 days, they no longer use manual time sheets, and communication across the organization has improved. As volunteers are important to a non-profit like the YMCA, John uses his reporting superpowers to analyze payroll data in Avanti and quantifies the value that volunteer programs bring to the YMCA. Whether it’s employees with questions about something payroll related or someone from management who needs information for analysis; John always has the answer.

About YMCA Hamilton/Burlington/BrantfordServing more than 200,000 individuals throughout Hamilton, Burlington and Brantford, the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford connects people to life-building opportunities, to each other and enhances their quality of life.

I try to use technology in order to make my life, and my organization’s work easier and more efficient. By providing our employees with the best tools and

technology to do their jobs, it saves me and my team time.

Adam’s SuperpowersInfused with tech and HR knowledge, Adam is also an instructor for Human Resources Information Management at Mount Royal University. He knows how to get the most out of an investment in HCM technology. With Avanti, GreatWest Kenworth has improved communications by using Self-Service and automated workflows; and these tools contribute to using less paper for everything. Time & Attendance has provided a significant reduction on time entry errors and enabled them to see trends in data much quicker, resulting in Adam’s team being able to be more strategic.

About GreatWest KenworthGreatWest Kenworth LTD. services trucks all over Alberta. Whether they are long haul, construction or oilfield, they have been a leader in the Alberta/Northwest heavy trucking industry for over 40 years.

TitleHR, Health & Safety, IT Manager

OrganizationGreatWest Kenworth

LocationCalgary, AlbertaReal Name:

Adam Czarnecki

If I don’t know the answer, I’ll find it.I’ve been doing payroll for over 30 years whether in a financial or a retail setting. I enjoy what I do as it involves me wearing various hats – being a

detective and also a fire fighter at times.

Carolyn’s SuperpowersCarolyn’s team members say she has incredible payroll knowledge with a great abilityto solve problems. The knowledge sharing doesn’t stop there because outside of work,Carolyn also teaches a payroll course at NAIT. Avanti helps Carolyn take care of heremployees by paying them accurately and on time every pay period. Avanti also helps her take the guess work out of budgeting by allowing her to run what-if scenarios ahead of time to see for example, what a new premium will cost her organization.

About ServusServus Credit Union is a member-owned, community-based financial institution with roots dating back to 1938. Thanks to the support of its member-owners and the dedication of its employees, Servus is now Alberta’s largest credit union and Canada’s first province-wide credit union.

TitlePayroll Supervisor

OrganizationServus Credit Union

LocationEdmonton, AlbertaReal Name:

Carolyn Lesyshen

I have been part of the Payroll team at Newcap for over 26 years.Managing over 1,000 employees and still having time for each and every one

that reaches out to me, this by far is my number one priority.We strive to attract and keep good employees.

Jackie’s SuperpowersEven in a challenging market such as Radio, Avanti has given Newcap the advantage to keep up through rapid payroll processing and Self-Service. Avanti gives Jackie the time she needs to ensure all her employees are taken care of with everything from payroll to group benefits including insurance, pension and company stock purchase plans.

About Newcap RadioNewcap Radio is one of Canada’s leading radio broadcasters with 95 licences across Canada. The Company reaches millions of listeners each week through a variety of formats and is a recognized industry leader in radio programming, sales andnetworking.

TitlePayroll Manager

OrganizationNewcap Radio

LocationDartmouth, Nova ScotiaReal Name:

Jackie Porter

I’m an experienced IT leader and a proven track for driving results.I’ve helped implement technology that lets Henry’s look after its employees

better, makes life easier for managers at each location, and reduces administration for the Payroll and HR team.

Bob’s SuperpowersGreat communication is what makes this avid coin collector an IT Superhero. He deals with all levels of the business at Henry’s and needs to be able to communicate to everyone how IT impacts the business. Avanti helps Henry’s look after its employees through scheduling and Self-Service. Employees like how easy it is to get their pay statements and T4’s. Self-Service empowers employees to make their own changes to their personal information which also reduces administration for payroll and HR.

About Henry’sHenry’s, a family owned and operated business, first opened its doors in 1909 and has evolved into Canada’s largest independent photographic and digital retailer.

TitleManager, Application Delivery

OrganizationHenry’s

LocationToronto, OntarioReal Name:

Bob Knights

I love what I do, and working with my team to provide the best experience for all of our employees and managers! I believe that if HR & Payroll can make it easier for people to do their jobs and feel trust in their compensation, they’ll

feel appreciated by the company.

Shannon’s SuperpowersShannon has a keen insight into people management technology recognizing that, whenused right, it will eliminate a lot of manual tracking and duplication, so that they canspend more time focusing on making it easier for employees to do their jobs and trust in their compensation. She relies on Avanti to ensure that her team consistently provides seamless and professional results to all of their stakeholders, from the COO to the employees.

About LandmarkLandmark Group of Companies Inc. is a growing organization dedicated to providing the best solutions to their customers, while making a positive difference in the world we all share.

TitleHRIS and Payroll Manager

OrganizationLandmark Group of Companies

LocationEdmonton, AlbertaReal Name:

Shannon Campbell

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