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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 

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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 

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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

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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 register, click here

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For more information visit our Calendar of Events

 

 

Congratulations to our newest CPHR Candidates who passed the November 2016 National Knowledge Exam (NKE). 

Cassely Adiele	Sheila Betker	Corey Boult
Breanne Caufield	Ivan Chau	Colin Cragg*
Jocelyn de Ocampo	Lisa French Graeb	Sangeetha Jacob
Candace Kowalchuk	David McAdams	Priyanji Mediwake
Shannon Mulligan	Brookley Susser

 *Manitoba Top Scorer

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The NKE is an academic exam that is a requirement for many pursuing the CPHR designation and assesses one's knowledge of the Competency Framework. The exam is only offered twice per year, in June and November annually.  

Date: June 3, 2017
Time: 9:00am - 12:15pm
Locations: Winnipeg, Brandon 
Registration Deadline: April 4, 2017

Register Here
Must be logged in to your member profile to view registration page

More information on becoming a CPHR

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In-person Prep Course

HRMAM offers an in-person prep 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: March 4 & 5, 2017
Location: Canad Inns Destination Centre Fort Garry, Winnipeg 
Cost: Members - $400 + GST, Non-members - $460 + GST 
Registation Deadline: February 24, 2017 

To register or learn more, click here

Online Prep Course

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

To register or learn more, click here

 

The HRMAM office will be closed for the holidays from 12:00pm on Thursday, December 22, 2016 and will reopen on Wednesday, January 4, 2017.

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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

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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 emails you have received from "Abingdon Research".

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

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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

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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 

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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.

 

Holiday parties are a great way to celebrate a year of accomplishments with employees, but don't forget about the liabilities associated with these celebrations. Read More Here

 

 

 

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Director, Human Resources	Richardson International

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