Talent Development Specialist – Barry Foo
Member of the WJS Canada HR Team
Barry Foo is a member of the WJS Canada HR Team and works out of the Maple Ridge, BC office. We’ve asked Barry to participate in a short Q&A to help you get to know him. Here is what Barry had to say…
Q: What’s your role at WJS?
I am responsible for Talent Development at WJS, which involves developing processes and tools for Career Development, Performance Management, Succession Planning and Training.
Q: What do you think makes WJS different from other organizations?
Supporting people in need is at the core of what WJS does! Our employees do this everyday with passion and enthusiasm.
Q: Why did you want to work with WJS Canada?
There is a true commitment from management to develop our employees. This is why I joined WJS – to drive this initiative.
Q: What’s the most important part of your role?
Developing and implementing the processes and tools to support our employees to reflect the WJS values, so that they can achieve their goals!
Q: Will you share something about you that we may not already know?
When most people hear my accent, they think I am from New Zealand! I am South African.
Q: What do you do outside of work?
My seven-year-old son keeps me busy and I do try to spend as much time with him as I can.