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Holiday Mix & Mingle - December 15

HRMAM will be hosting our annual Mix & Mingle event to bring our membership, board and staff together prior to the holiday season. Please join us for a casual evening of networking, catching up and celebrating.

Time: 4:30 - 6:30pm
Location: Radisson Hotel Winnipeg
Cost: Members - FREE; Non-members - $20

For more information or to register, click here 


Pembina Valley Chapter Roundtable - January 12 

Topic: Technology in Human Resources

A discussion will take place on the benefits and positive impact of embracing technology in our businesses and HR departments. What kinds of information technology have you implemented in your business that you have seen a benefit from? How has technology made your business or HR function more effective? 

For more information or to register, click here 


Executive Breakfast Series - rescheduled for January 18

Topic: What is the Role of HR and the CHRO?

Each Executive Breakfast Series session features a host speaking for 10-15 minutes on a topic of interest followed by 45 minutes of roundtable conversation with participants. Registration is limited to the senior-most HR executive in each company.


Time: 7:30 - 9:00am
Location: Manitoba Club, 194 Broadway
Cost: Members - $50; Non-members - $60

For more information or to register, click here 


Transgender and Gender Diverse Inclusive Workplaces - January 26

In partnership with the Rainbow Resource Centre (RRC) we bring you a full day workshop on policies and practices relating to gender identity issues in the workplace.

Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Location: Norwood Hotel, Winnipeg
Cost: Members - $250 + GST; Non-members - $300 + GST

For more information or to register, click here


Implementing a Successful Learning & Development Program - March 8 

This half-day workshop will focus on implementing a successful learning & development program including best practices and common mistakes/misunderstandings made when integrating a Learning & Development function.

A facilitated group discussion will take place as well as a panel of HR executives sharing what they are looking for from their Learning & Development team. 

For more information or to register, click here

Performing Under Pressure - Emotional Intelligence - April 6 & 7

This program will teach you the foundational principles and brain science of emotional intelligence. You will learn how to be at your best in your most difficult moments.

For more information or to register, click here

HR Excellence Awards - April 20 

2017 will mark the 15th anniversary of our most prestigious event, the HR Excellence Awards. The evening showcases outstanding achievements in HR throughout Manitoba through individual and organizational awards. This is truly a can't miss event! 

For more information or to register, click here

2017 Legislative Review - May 3

Presenters will cover a wide range of topics related to employment legislation and changes that have occurred in the past 12 months.

For more information or to registerclick here



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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.
 

Don't wait until May 31 to upload your CPD hours for 2016-2017. All CPHRs are required to have obtained a minimum of 20 hours of activities from June 1, 2016 - May 31, 2017. These hours must be uploaded to your online log by May 31, 2017. Upload as you go to save you time and hassle!

More information on the new CPD requirements and uploading your activities to the new online system can be found on our website here

 
Member Matters

Nominations for the 2017 HR Excellence Awards are due on December 16, 2016.

We are happy to help if you require assistance completing your nomination. Contact Laura Haines at lhaines@hrmam.org 

For more information on the HR Excellence Awards click here


 

We would like to encourage all members to participate in the latest Western Canada HR Trends survey, an on-going research initiative HRMAM participates in along with the other Western provinces to collect information on the current labour market information. The results will provide valuable information for our members in making informed talent management decisions. 

Please take a few minutes to provide your feedback. You can find the link to the survey in an email you received from "Abingdon Research" on November 29, 2016.

The survey will close on December 22, 2016 at 8:00pm. 


 
The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) is undergoing a review of its disability standards and recommendations are being sought from the public. HRMAM would like to encourage our members to become involved in the process by submitting a recommendation and/or attending the public forum scheduled for January 18.
 

We are currently seeking article submissions for our Spring 2017 issue of HRmatters, the bi-annual magazine of HRMAM. The theme of this issue if "Driving Business Excellence". As we celebrate the HR Excellence Awards in April 2017 and promote the launch of our new designation name, CPHR, the role HR plays in driving business excellence should be recognized and celebrated.

Articles published in HRmatters are eligible for CHRP Continuing Professional Development hours.

Deadline for submissions is March 3, 2017

Click here for more information about submitting an article 
Click here to review our Writers' Guidelines


 
We want you to be part of the only evening in Manitoba that solely celebrates business excellence in human resources. We encourage you to take advantage of the promotional opportunities associated with this premier event by becoming a sponsor.

The following opportunities are still available:
Corporate Table Sponsor - more information coming soon
Supporter Sponsor 
Employee Development, Relations and Total Rewards Award - category sponsor
HR Executive of the Year Award - category sponsor
HR Patron of the Year Award - category sponsor

Click here for more information 


 

As as sponsor of the 2017 Canada Summer Games HRMAM would like to encourage our members to volunteer for the event. Volunteers are required with varying levels of expertise in all aspects of the event including accreditation, operations, spectator services, ticketing, transportation. Volunteer positions will be available in Winnipeg, Gimli and Kenora.

Volunteer training begins in February so sign up now!

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

FAQ about Volunteering

Register as a Volunteer


 
In the news...
The Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, an annual list that indicates how companies are doing on LGBT-friendly policies, will be released this week. Wal-Mart was among a total of 517 companies, the most ever, that earned a perfect score of 100 points. Read More Here
 
If you are thinking of organizing a gift exchange in your office, but haven't got the ball rolling yet, here are some fun gift exchange ideas. Read more here
 
If retaining part-time employees is a challenge you face, the solutions suggested by experts to Minutes Solutions, a minute-taking company in Toronto, may provide some solutions for you. Read more here
 
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