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February 9, 2017 |    In This Issue
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Pembina Valley Chapter - Issues in the Workplace - What Employers Need to Know - February 15

Join the Pembina Valley Chapter for this informative workshop and hear from an array of legal professionals on your obligations as an HR professional or employer relating to a variety of issues that occur in the workplace.

Time: 7:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Days Inn Conference Centre, Winkler
Cost: Students - $75 + GST; Members - $125 + GST; Non-members - $150 + GST

For more information or to register, click here


Executive Breakfast Series - February 28
presented by AON Hewitt

Topic: Human Resources - A Corporate Barometer (not a canary)

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

For more information or to register, click here


Webinar - Reading Risk: Why the push for mental health literacy? - February 28
delivered by the Human Resource Management Association (BC)

Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Cost: Early bird (until Feb 20) - Students - $35, Members - $65, Non-members - $95

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



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At CPHR Manitoba, 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 Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHRs), and in recognition of the quality of some of the HR professional development programs offered throughout Manitoba, we are proud to offer the CPHR Manitoba Accreditation Program.

The Validation of Professional Experience is a formal step in completing the process to become a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) for all routes to the designation. 

There are three VPE intakes per year. The next submission deadline is May 15, 2017.

Have questions about preparing your VPE submission? Attend one of our upcoming information sessions!

Upcoming VPE Information Sessions
Winnipeg - April 4 - 5:30pm
Winnipeg - April 6 - 12:00pm
Pembina Valley - April 7 - 1:00pm
Westman - April 13 - 1:00pm
To register for one of the above listed VPE information sessions, click here

 For more information on the VPE requirement, click here


Continuing Professional Development signifies continued mastery of the CPHR Competency Framework and is a requirement to  maintain the CPHR designation. CPHRs are required to report a minimum of 100 hours of professional development activity over each rolling three year period and a minimum of 20 hours each year.  

All CPHR members must have all activities entered into their online log by May 31, 2017 for the period of June 1, 2014 - May 31, 2017.

Have questions about completing your log? Attend one of our upcoming information sessions! 

Upcoming CPD Information Sessions
Winnipeg - April 4 - 12:00pm
Winnipeg - April 6 - 5:00pm
Pembina Valley - April 7 - 11:30am
Westman - April 13 - 11:30am
Winnipeg - May 3 - 4:30pm (followign Legislative Review)
To register for one of the above listed CPD information sessions, click here

 For more information on the CPD requirement, click here


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

CPHR Manitoba 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


 

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As a result of the change from HRMAM to CPHR Manitoba, we have new social media accounts. Be sure to follow us! 

Twitter - @CPHRMB
LinkedIn - CPHR Manitoba


 

We are currently seeking article submissions for our Spring 2017 issue of HRmatters, the bi-annual magazine of CPHR Manitoba. 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


If you have made a move in your career recently and would like to be included in the "Movers and Shakers" section of our Spring issue of HRmatters, the bi-annual magazine of CPHR Manitoba, please email the following information to Lindsey Barnett. Deadline for submissions is February 24, 2017.

  • Full name 
  • New position title
  • Company name 
  • Additional information you wish to share (max. 50 words)

 

We are currently accepting proposals for concurrent session speakers at the upcoming 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


As part of its committment to improving the health & well-being of all Canadians, ParticipACTION is seeking to better understand existing workplace health and wellness objectives. The study will examine current initiatives and identify opportunities to better leverage physical activity programs to drive employe health, engagement and productivity. AS HR professionals, your insight is invaluable in creating programs that are both engaging and impactful.

Please take a few minutes to complete a short survey and have a chance to win $100!
Take survey here


 

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.
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Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters annual conference is coming up on March 21, 2017. Get down to ice level at the largest manufacturers conference on the prairies!

For more information or to register, click here


HRMAM is proud to be a FRIEND of the Games and we encourage all our members to become involved!
In the news...

Effective February 1, 2017, HRMAM will be known as CPHR Manitoba, the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Manitoba. This name change coincides with the official unveiling of the new CPHR brand representing 27,000 CPHRs in the nine CPHR member provinces and three territories across Canada. Read More Here

Increasing debt led Manitoba Hydro to announce earlier this week that 900 jobs would be cut, followed by voluntary buy-outs and wage freezes. Read more here
Smart companie engage top job candidates by making a personal connection and finding ways to move more quickly on key decisions. Read more here

The Trudeau government's economic advisory council is recommending Ottawa raise the age of retirement eligibility and explore a national child-care program as ways to deliver a much-needed participation boost for the country's workforce. Read more here

CPHR Manitoba member, Catherine Schinkel, was featured on BOLD radio this past Saturday talking about performance reviews and whether they are still applicable in today's workplace. Listen to the archive

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