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Executive Breakfast Series - January 18
presented by AON Hewitt

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
Registration deadline: Friday, January 13, 2017

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

Executive Breakfast Series - February 28
presented by AON Hewitt

Topic: TBD

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

For more information or to register, click here

Westman Chapter - Transgender and Gender Diverse Inclusive Workplaces - March 1

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: Victoria Inn, Brandon
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.

Time: 8:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Holiday Inn Winnipeg South, Winnipeg
Cost: Members - $150 + GST, Non-members - $199 + GST

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
presented by Ultimate Software

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 purchase tickets, click here
2017 Legislative Review - May 3
presented by MLT Aikins LLP

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


For more information visit our Calendar of Events

 
Psychometrics Canada Ltd.
Resolution Skills Centre
Workers Compensation Board
CPHR
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 is proud to announce the following new CPHR Candidates who have passed the National Knowledge Exam (NKE) waiver as graduates of an Accredited Post-Secondary Institution:
Marie Aseron
Leah Bannerman 
Aliza Fernandez
Dwayne Gowrie 
Aria Lucey
Taiye Omowunmi Ladele
Belinda Parson
Arthur Ped 
Minoo Selseleh
 

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

 

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

 

Upcoming Submission Deadline

The CPHR Validation of Professional Experience Assessment (VPE) is a formal step in earning the CPHR designation that requires Candidates to demonstrate professional experience in Human Resources.

To gain your CPHR designation through the assessment experience, CPHR 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 or received an NKE waiver) and have had your proof of degree verified. Applications are accepted three times per year.

The next submission deadline is January 15.

Download the VPE form here

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

 
Maximize Human Capabilities
Member Matters

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 are currently accepting proposals for concurrent session speakers at the upcoming HRMAM HR & Leadership Conference, Leverage HR. We are seeking a variety of topics, all of which are outlined in the Speaker Proposal Guidelines document.  

Speaker Proposal Guidelines
Submit a Proposal Online 

Proposal deadline: February 24, 2017

 

The MGMAC is currently seeking speakers for their annual conference being held June 6-8, 2017 at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg. Topics of interest include: 

  • Human Resources  
  • Leadership & personal development 
  • Performance management & quality assurance 
  • Strategic Planning 
If interested in this opportunity, please contact Tracy Newell, President of the MGMAC. 
 

Is your organization attractive to all sources of talent?

Not only does a diverse and inclusive workplace increase creativity and innovation, it fosters teamwork and higher levels of performance! Join ICTC & New Flyer Industries for a free workshop on January 31 to network and learn about a new D& I resource - visit http://www.ictc-ctic.ca to learn more!  

This product is funded by Status of Women Canada 

 

The Asper School of Business Co-operative Education Program is currently seeking employers who wish to hire business students for Summer 2017 placements (May - August 2017). Why should you hire a Co-op student?

  • Access to top talent ahead of the game 
  • Increase campus presence and build your brand amongst Asper's students 
  • Co-op Students Hiring Incentive
  • The rewards are endless!

For summer 2017 Co-op placements, please submit a posting to the Co-op office online by February 6, 2017 via the Career Portal

More information can be found on the Co-operative Education Program website here

Questions? Email aspercoop@umanitoba.ca

 

The Living Library is an event put on by the Asper Career Development Centre that provides students with an opportunity to engage in conversation with Business professionals about careers in their field. A collection of guests - "human books" can be "borrowed" for up to 20 minutes to get as much information from you as possible. Free flowing conversation designed to de-mystify types of careers and industries is the goal, providing insight into the endless possibilities that exist in the world of work. 

Contact Asper_CDC@umanitoba.ca if you or a colleague are interested in participating.


 
In the news...
HRMAM member, Karley Middleton, was featured on BOLD radio this past weekend talking about promoting healthy workplaces and policies that actually work to keeping your employees healthy. Listen to the archive
 
A new personality trait model developed at University of Toronto Scarborough (UTS) called Trait-Reputation-Identity (TRI) claims that it can help employers save money on hiring and retention by comparing an individual’s own assessment of their personality with how they are perceived by others. Read More Here
 
Manitoba union leaders met with Finance Minister, Cameron Friesen, recently to discuss the province's plans to manage public sector wages that currently make up two thirds of the provincial budget. Read more here
 
Changes in the world of business have created a world where the manner in which organizations are staffed and their talent managed have become the major determinant of their effectiveness. Read more here
 
As Manitoba Hydro finds a way to battle increasing costs and debt, more than half of its employees will see their wages frozen this year. Read More Here
 
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HR Advisor Steinbach Credit Union
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