Presented by People First HR Services/People Corporation 

The 2016 Human Resource & Leadership Conference, 'Converge', will be taking place on October 25 & 26. Plan to join us this fall as leaders in human resources and business identify the opportunities to strengthen their core and explore new possibilities for improvement and growth. Visit our website for the full schedule! 

Keynote Speakers: 
Linda Edgecombe 
Gair Maxwell 
Carla Rieger 
Doug Keeley

Dates: October 25 & 26, 2016
Location: RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg
Early Bird registration deadline: August 1, 2016

For more information and to register, click here

The 2016 Human Resource & Leadership Conference will be taking place October 25 & 26, 2016 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. Our annual conference is the largest gathering of HR professionals in the province and is attended by over 350 delegates each year. The 2015 event saw a 15% increase in registered delegates, gathering for two days of networking, professional development and business development.

Join us this year as an exhibitor and promote your brand to HR professionals in Manitoba.  

Space is limited. Only 4 booths remaining!

For more information or to register, click here

This course guides the leader through a personal exploration of their natural communication style while stretching their perceptions, filters and beliefs about great communication and employee empowerment. The course includes practical applications, experiential exercises, case studies and the core competencies of Coaching as a Leader. 

Dates: Six half-day modules; September 22 - December 15, 2016 

Especially for HR Professionals and Leaders 

HRMAM welcomes back Valerie Cade by popular demand for this program to teach HR professionals how to handle organizational disputes and conflicts that range from disruptive behaviours to workplace bullying. 

HRMAM has partnered with HRMA (BC) to provide webinars to our members on a variety of HR related topics. Each webinar is eligible for CPD hours.

At HRMAM, we are committed to building the strategic capability and organizational impact of HR practitioners, and providing value to our members.

To further support the Continued Professional Development needs of our growing population of Certified Human Resources Professionals (CHRPs), and in recognition of the quality of some of the HR professional development programs offered throughout Manitoba, we are proud to introduce the HRMAM Accreditation Program.

Whether you are leading a team or want to increase your individual performance, the EI program will teach you the foundational principles and brain science of emotional intelligence. You will become a student of human behavior: understanding what your brain does under pressure and how that affects your decision making and the impact you have on others. You will learn how to be at your best in your most difficult moments.

Dates: April 6 & 7, 2017
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm daily
Location: TBD
Cost: Members- $945 + GST, Non-members - $995 + GST
Registration is limited

For more information or to register, click here

Information sessions will be held in the fall to assist CHRP members in understanding the new requirements for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). To register for one of the sessions follow the applicable link below. A session in Brandon will be scheduled in the near future as well - stay tuned.

September 8 - 5:00 PM - click here only a few spots remaining
September 8 - 6:00 PM - click here
September 13 - 5:00 PM - click here
September 13 - 6:00 PM - click here

National Knowledge Exam (NKE)

The first step in the process of becoming a CHRP under Routes #1 & 4 is to write and pass the National Knowledge Exam (NKE). To view the requirements for each route, click here. The exam is offered across Canada twice per year, in June and November.

Next Exam:
Date: November 5, 2016
Cost: $400 + GST (must be an HRMAM member to register)
Registration deadline: September 6, 2016
LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

To register for the November exam, click here

In-person Prep Course

HRMAM offers the CHRP NKE Preparation Course in partnership with the British Columbia Human Resource Management Association.

This course is designed to help participants consolidate the knowledge they already have and - more importantly - identify where they need to focus additional studying in order to be successful in completing this multiple-choice assessment.

Dates: August 20 & 21, 2016
Location: Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park, Winnipeg
Cost: Members - $400 + GST, Non-members - $460 + GST
Registation Deadline: August 5, 2016

To register or learn more, click here

The CHRP Validation of Professional Experience Assessment (VPE) is a formal step in earning the CHRP designation that requires Candidates to demonstrate three or more years of professional experience in Human Resources within the last ten years.

To gain your CHRP designation through the assessment experience, CHRP candidates will be required to submit a completed application. This application will need to be validated by your current employer. In order to be eligible to submit an application you need to be a Candidate (someone who has passed the NKE) and have had your proof of degree verified. Applications are accepted three times per year.

The next submission deadline is September 15.

Download the new VPE form here

For more information on the Validation of Professional Experience Assessment please click here

Our bi-annual magazine, HRmatters, will be coming out in September. The magazine is sent to all HRMAM members in both print and digital copy and posted online for viewing of non-members on the HRMAM website. There are many opportunities for members and the business community to be seen and heard in the magazine.

Advertising Opportunities

If you are interested in advertising in the upcoming issue please contact Angela Caroyannis at Naylor by email at acaroyannis@naylor.com

Movers & Shakers

If you have made a move in your career recently and would like to be included in the "Movers and Shakers" section in this upcoming issue, please email the following information to Lindsey Kruschel, Events & Marketing Coordinator to lkruschel@hrmam.org. Deadline for submissions is July 25, 2016.

• Full Name
• New Position Title
• Company Name
• Additional information you wish to share

Our annual membership roster is sent to all active members in the fall each year. The 2016-2017 edition is now in the design stage and ready for your advertisement! This is a great way to reach the HR niche and to be recognized as a leader in your industry. Ad sales for the roster close on August 4, 2016.

For more information, click here

Join HRMAM and the 2017 Canada Summer Games Host Society in celebrating the one-year countdown to the Games! The event includes sports and family-friendly games, a free concert and more! 

Date: July 28, 2016
Time: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: The Forks

For more information, click here

The HRMAM Professional Mentorship Program aims to link established professionals with students, emerging HR practitioners and HR professionals looking to transition to a new field of interest, taking on a new capacity within their organizations or interested in developing new skills for future career aspirations. These relationships enable the program participants and business leaders to exchange knowledge and experience relating to skill, culture and values. Participants gain valuable individual feedback and may observe companies and their leaders at work. The Mentorship Program is committed to promoting professionalism and mutual benefit to both Mentor and Protege.

The program is open to all current members of HRMAM in good standing who work or are pursuing education in HR in Manitoba. CHRP members and Candidates are eligible to gain CPD hours for involvement in the program.

Deadline to apply is August 2, 2016

A kick-off event will be held for both mentors and proteges will take place on September 15.

For more information on the program, click here
To apply as a Mentor, click here
To apply as a Protege, click here

The University of Winnipeg's Co-operative Education Program is now accepting applications for positions beginning in September in the areas of Accounting, Applied Computer Science, BioTechnology, Business, Human Resources and Marketing. All you need to do is send in a brief job posting with an application deadline date for students. The opportunity will then be shared with students registered in the program who will apply directly to you!

Submit your posting to je.adkin@uwinnipeg.ca. Deadline for postings is Friday, August 5, 2016.

The Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Winnipeg offers a part-time Executive Bachelor of Business Administration (eBBA) program specifically targeted towards working professionals who have not previously obtained a Bachelor's Degree. The program was designed to assist employers and employees who are seeking a flexible way to obtain a bachelor's degree through in-class or online delivery. 

Fact Sheet

For more information contact businessandeconomics@uwinnipeg.ca or call 204-786-9872 

Co-hosted by the Asper School of Business Career Development Centre and AIESEC, market your company to the professionals of tomorrow. Attendance in 2015 topped 600 students! Register now to secure your spot - the 2015 event sold out quickly!

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