The Westman Chapter invites you to a complimentary come and go evening to kick off the 2015-2016 year. We look forward to some great networking and an opportunity to share information with you about our upcoming events. HRMAM CEO will also be providing an update from the association on current and future events within HRMAM  over wine, non-alcoholic beverages and appetizers. 

We look forward to continuing to build on the great network of professionals in the Westman area and to provide a way for all of us to stay or become connected. 

Date: September 24, 2015
Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm
Location: Remington's (The Town Centre), Brandon 
Cost: FREE

To register, click here

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This session will explore the issue and scope of substance abuse in the workplace. Participants will also investigate the roles, responsibilities and duties of employers when assisting employees with substance abuse problems. Participants will finally look at tools and strategies to help them accommodate the substance abusing employee and help them assure a successful return to work. 

September 30, 2015   SOLD OUT

*NEW*
Date: September 29, 2015
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Canada Inns Polo Park, Winnipeg
Cost: Members - $95 + GST
         Non-members - $125 + GST

Registration Deadline: September 25, 2015 

For more information or to register, click here

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Grow your business in a fun and social environment by attending the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce's After Business Mixer.  

Date: September 30, 2015
Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm
Location: Club Regent Event Centre
Registration: Admission is FREE - Download a free event ticket here (Tickets will also be available at the door)

For more information about the event, click here

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presented by People First HR Services 

The 2015 HRMAM conference theme 'Evolve/Involve' reflects the relationship between the evolution of organizations and the involvement of people. As workplaces increasingly strive to be relevant and meaningful for their customers, clients and stakeholders, - involving people in decision making, problem solving and goal setting becomes more critical than ever before.

Keynotes:
Christine Cashen - Stop Global Whining 
Sunjay Nath - The 10-80-10 Principle
Dan Pontefract - How to Create an Engaged and Connected Organization 
Beth Bell - Taking Your Selfie to the Next Level 

Individual keynote tickets now available!

Join us for the 2015 HR & Leadership Conference and leave feeling revived and inspired to take your organization to new heights!

Dates: October 27 & 28, 2015
Location: RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg 
Cost: Members $700 + GST
          Non-members $750 + GST           
          Group of 4 or more $675 + GST per person 
*PRICES INCREASE OCTOBER 1

For more information or to register, click here 

Exhibitor Booths
A few spaces remain for exhibitor booths at the Tradeshow. Register before it's too late. First come, first served.
Click here for more information 

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IBM has executed a significant HR Transformation over the last 10 years. Beth Bell, Partner, IBM Global Business Services, will cover the highlights of this transformation and include specific discussion on IBM's lessons learned, point of view on attracting, hiring and engaging talent in 2015, adapting to the millennial generation and key insights from some recent IBM global HR studies.

This year, we will be holding our popular Executive Forum in conjunction with our Human Resource & Leadership Conference 2015. The Conference, taking place October 27 & 28 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, is our signature professional development and networking event. Combining the conference with our Executive Forum will allow us to bring together HR professionals of all backgrounds while targeting professional development to your interests and needs.

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Time: 4:30-8:00PM
Location: RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg - in conjunction with the HR & Leadership Conference 
Cost: Members - $125 + GST 
         Non-Members - $150 + GST
*Attending the conference? Get $25 off your registration for the Executive Forum!

Registration Deadline: October 22, 2015

For more information or to register, click here

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Safety for the HR Professional was a popular event in its first year on our PD calendar in 2014 and it is back in 2015! 

Presenters include: 
Wendy Hofford, HR Director/Safety Office - Nor-Tec Group
Jamie Jurczak - Taylor McCaffrey LLPJamie Hall - Chief Operating Officer, SAFE Work Manitoba
Joel Gervais, Program Manager, Addiction& Mental Health Services - Vital Life Inc.
David Erl, Director of Occupational Health & Safety - Safety Services Manitoba

Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Location: Norwood Hotel, Winnipeg
Cost: Members - $245 + GST, Non-members - $295 + GST

For more information or to register, click here

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How to Create Accountability & Confidence:
Your HR Toolkit to Stop Workplace Bullying and Disruptive Behaviours

 

Why do smart people fail? Why do technically brilliant individuals have trouble managing others and collaborating on a team? What they lack is a critical level of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and the ability to manage theirs and others emotions when they are under pressure.

 

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.

 

Online

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

Course includes:  

• 29 hours of multimedia instruction 
• A diagnostic test to help you set up a study plan 
• 4 complete practice exams 
• A content expert available to answer all your questions and a discussion board

Cost: $295 + GST

For more information or to register, click here

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On September 23, our 2015-2016 Board of Directors was announced at our Annual General Meeting, seeing 4 new members being elected to Director positions. 

Roma Thorlakson, CHRP - Chair (re-elected, 2 year term)
Nish Verma, CHRP - Chair Elect 
Nadine Curtis, FCGA - Treasurer
Dr. Sylvie Albert - Board of Directors 
Jenna Buckley, CHRP - Board of Directors (re-elected, 1 year term) 
Colleen Coates, CHRP - Board of Director (newly elected, 2 year term)
Janice Harper, CHRP - Board of Directors (newly elected, 2 year term)
Robyn Normandale, CHRP - Board of Directors (re-elected, 2 year term)
Reis Pagtakhan, LLB - Board of Directors
Erin Polcyn-Sailer, CHRP - Board of Directors
Kathy Randall, CHRP - Board of Directors (re-elected, 2 year term)
Ryan Savage, LLB - Board of Directors (newly elected, 1 year term)

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The 2014-2015 HRMAM Annual Report is available online here

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HRMAM member, Alex Herriot (VP of Career Management at People First HR Services), was featured on the first segment of the HR Expert Series on BOLD Radio this past Saturday. 

To watch or listen to Alex's segment on Preparing for Termination and Transition, click here 

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University of Winnipeg Student Orientation

HRMAM is looking for a member to volunteer to work with staff at the HRMAM booth at the University of Winnipeg student orientation on September 29, 2015 from 4:00 - 6:00pm. Volunteers should have a minimum of 2 years of HR experience.

For more information or if you are interested in volunteering for this event please contact Lori Brule at 204-943-3624 or lbrule@hrmam.org 

AIESEC Career Day (University of Manitoba)

HRMAM is looking for volunteers to work with staff at the HRMAM booth at the upcoming AIESEC Career Day on September 30, 2015 from 9:00am - 2:00pm. Volunteers should have a minimum of 2 years of HR experience. 

For more information or if you are interested in volunteering for this event please contact Lori Brule at 204-943-3624 or lbrule@hrmam.org  

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HRMAM is looking for 2 additional mentors for the 2015-2016 HRMAM Mentorship Program. A minimum of 3 years of HR experience is required. 

For more information or if you are interested in becoming a mentor please contact Lori Brule at 204-943-3624 or lbrule@hrmam.org 

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The HR Excellence Awards are designed to showcase outstanding Human Resource achievements in Manitoba, honouring employers and individuals who are leaders in diversity, development, impact and innovation.

 

HRMAM Chair, Roma Thorlakson, announced at the HRMAM AGM on September 23, 2015 that HRMAM has adopted "CHRP is Leadership at Work." 

As we move forward through the process of seeking self-regulation, as we introduce ourselves more strongly to the business community, as we work with educators across the province, as we represent our membership, ourselves and our profession, we want people to know that: if you're looking for leadership look to a CHRP. Read more here

 

How far does an employer need to go to provide accommodations for an employee with a disability? Medical marijuana use on the job may pose a safety threat and needs to be considered on a case by case basis. The accommodations provided to such employees must not create undue hardship for the employer. Read more here

 

The 2015 Canadian HR Awards were recently held in Toronto, seeing over 600 of the industry's leaders gathered for the event. See a recap of the vent and interviews with the evening's honourees. Read more here

 

If your employees use their own devices to access corporate systems including email and calendars and you currently do not have a BYOD policy in place, read on. These 7 core considerations should be found in every BYOD policy. Read more here

 

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