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September 8, 2016 In This Issue
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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.
 

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.

Marijuana in the Workplace - What's the Diagnosis?
Date: September 21, 2016
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Register by September 19, 2016
For more information or to register, click here

Sustainability and the Role of the Human Resources Professional
Date: September 27, 2016
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Register by September 20, 2016
For more information or to register, click here

 

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

Not able to attend a full day of the conference? Join us for lunch or breakfast and hear from one of our amazing Canadian keynote speakers! Click here to purchase a ticket to one of our keynotes 

Dates: October 25 & 26, 2016
Location: RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg


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.

Only 1 booth remaining!!!

For more information or to register, click here


 

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 HR Excellence Awards! 

We encourage you to nominate an individual or organization for an award and help us to celebrate the great things happening in the HR profession!

*NEW for 2017*
Submit a pre-application to nominate someone you feel is deserving today and we will contact them to complete the full application!

Have additional questions about completing an application? Attend one of our Information Sessions!

For more information on the HR Excellence Awards click here


 

Pembina Valley Chapter: Roundtable Discussion - September 22


As HR professionals we are continually working towards a more strategic approach to the management of our organizations, and that means planning ahead. We’d like to use this opportunity share ideas and strategies for how we approach the subject of succession planning in our own organizations. Do we formalize the process or is an informal method more effective? How can we as HR practitioners become more effective in planning and implementing a succession plan?

For more information or to register, click here


Coaching as a Leader - Sept 22 - December 15

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.

For more information or to register,click here


Westman Chapter: Networking Event - September 29

The Westman Chapter committee invites you to a complimentary Mix & Mingle to kick off the 2016-2017 year! We look forward to some great networking, wine, non-alcoholic drinks and appetizers and an opportunity to share with you information about our upcoming events.

HRMAM CEO, Ron Gauthier, will also be providing an update on past, current, and future happenings with the Association.

For more information or to register, click here


Advanced Mediation, Intervention and Investigation Skills for Workplace Reconciliation - September 30


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.


Early Bird registration deadline: August 31, 2016

To register or learn more, click here


The Mark of a Leader - Storytelling for Leaders Workshop - October 27

Presented by New Flyer Industries & MCI

Join conference keynote speaker, Doug Keeley for a half-day workshop on incorporating storytelling into your leadership strategy.

Register for the HR & Leadership Conference and get $50 off your registration

For more information or to register, click here

Pembina Valley Chapter: HR Boot Camp - November 10

The Pembina Valley Chapter of HRMAM invites you to the second annual HR Boot Camp! Open to all small and large business owners, HR staff, Supervisors and Managers.

For more information or to register, click here

Other upcoming Events:

Transgender and Gender Diverse Inclusive Workplaces - December 8
Leading Change - A Simulation with GlobalTech - February 9
Performing Under Pressure - Emotional Intelligence - April 6 & 7
2017 Legislative Review - May 3


For more information visit our Calendar of Events 

 
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CPHR

Online Prep Course

HRMAM partners with Captus Press Inc. to offer an online prep course for the NKE. 

To register or learn more, click here


 

Upcoming Submission Deadline

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 VPE form here

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

Information Session

Attend an information session to learn the fine details about the requirements of the Validation of Professional Experience and completing the application. 

Date: October 18, 2016
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM

For more information or to register, click here


 

Information Sessions

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.

September 8 - 5:00 PM - click here
September 8 - 6:00 PM - click here
September 13 - 5:00 PM - click here
September 13 - 6:00 PM -
click here


 

CHRP & The New Routes to Obtaining the CHRP

Information Session focussed on the process involved in becoming a CHRP, the benefits to becoming a CHRP, and recent changes to the designation including new routes to attaining the CHRP. 

Date: October 4; 4:00 - 4:30pm
For more information or to register, click here

Validation of Professional Experience (VPE)

Information session focussed on the experience assessment CHRP Candidates must complete to earn their CHRP designation once they have fulfilled all other requirements that are required for the applicable route chosen.

Date: October 4; 5:00 - 6:00pm
For more information or to register, click here

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

information session focussed on educating members, and specifically CHRPs, on the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) process.

Date: October 4; 6:00 - 7:00pm
For more information or to register, click here
 
Member Matters

The HRMAM Board of Directors invites you to attend the 2016 Annual General Meeting. 

Date: Septemer 28, 2016 
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm 
Location: Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown, 288 Portage Ave 

To register or learn more, click here 
Must be signed in as a member to register. Registration deadline: September 23, 2016


 

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.

We still have room for more proteges for the 2016-2017 year. Spots are limited. Apply today!

For more information about the Professional Mentorship Program, click here


 

HRMAM is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of this event!

Join us for a lively evening of spirited, focused presentations by local professionals who'll share their disruptive ideas on how to move our collective thinking forward when it comes to talent. We're taking the brilliance of TED Talks, adding a pinch of energy from Ignite events, finishing it with a dash of "talent" and giving each speaker 5 minutes to blow your mind on topics relevant to the human experience in the workplace!

Date: September 27, 2016
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: Prairie Theatre Exchange
Cost: $20.91
For more information or to register, click here


 

HRMAM is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of this event!

Date: October 5, 2016
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Location: Victoria Inn, Brandon
Cost: $125 until September 5

For more information or to register, click here


 

Change jobs recently or get a promotion? Let us know and we will feature you here!


 

As as sponsor of the 2017 Canada Summer Games HRMAm would like to encourage our embers to volunteer for the event. Volunteers are required with varying levels of expertise in all aspects of the event. It would be great to see our members out volunteering for the event so sign up today! 

We ask that you please identify your affiliation with HRMAM in the "Statistical Information" section when registering.  

FAQ about Volunteering

Register as a Volunteer


 

AIESEC Careers Day - September 28 

Location: Asper School of Business (University of Manitoba) 
Time: 
9:30am - 2:30pm
Duties: A
ssist HRMAM staff with the booth to promote the CHRP and HR as a career choice to students
Qualifications: 
CHRP member
Contact: Lori Brule at lbrule@hrmam.org or 204-943-3624

CPD Audit Committee Members for 2016-2017

Duties: Complete an audit of 3% of CHRP members annually to verify accuracy of information submitted in annual CPD logs
Qualifications: Active CHRP member, have held the designation for a minimum of 6 years 
Contact: Lori Brule at lbrule@hrmam.org or 204-943-3624
For more information read the committee's Terms of Reference
 
HR & Leadership Conference - October 25 & 26 

Location: RBC Convention Centre, Winnipeg
Time: October 25 - 7:30am - 5:00pm; October 26 - 7:30am - 4:00pm 
Duties: assist with registration, greeting delegates, providing directions, assisting delegates, monitoring concurrent sessions
Qualifications: Current HRMAM members
Contact: For more information visit the HRMAM website here
Limited space available. Positions typically fill quickly. Priority is given to those who are available all day.

 
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