Empowering Businesses and Organizations to Achieve Their Full Potential
Providing essential employee and labour relations support services for positive change
About Progress HR Solutions
Our Vision
"All change may not be progress, but all progress is the result of change"
- John Wooden
At Progress HR Solutions, our mission is to empower businesses to achieve their full potential by fostering positive employee and labour relations. We are dedicated to helping organizations navigate the complexities of today's workplace, thereby driving productivity, employee satisfaction and overall business success.
Based in Alberta, we understand that flexibility is key to meeting the diverse needs of our clients. That's why we offer our expert services in both in-person and virtual formats.
Richard Williams MBA CPHR
Founder and Principal Consultant
Richard is a seasoned human resources leader with over 25 years of leadership and management experience in a variety of sectors including aviation, energy, utilities and not-for-profit. An accomplished labour relations professional with significant experience negotiating collective agreements and managing disputes at both the federal and provincial level.
Richard has extensive training in Conflict Management/Mediation and has completed Certificate programs in Workplace Investigations and Workplace Mental Health Leadership.
Richard initially began his career in Sports Administration working as an Executive Director, Board Member, High-Performance Manager and Coach in College and Amateur athletics in Alberta and British Columbia.
Services
Employee Relations
- Conflict Resolution/Mediation
- Performance Management Coaching
- Employee Engagement Strategies
Labour Relations
- Union Negotiations/Collective Bargaining
- Grievance Management
- Build positive labour relations strategies
Workplace Investigations
- Conduct Impartial Investigations
- Report Findings
- Recommend Corrective Actions
Workplace Conflict Management Training and Workshops
- Coaching for Leaders and Managers
- Resolving Interpersonal Conflict
- Effective Communications