Evidence-based practice has increasingly been adopted in a wide range of professions such as medicine, policing, policy-making, social work and education. So why does HR rely so little on quality evidence to inform decision making?

Time: Breakfast event - 7:30 - 9:00AM
Location: Manitoba Club
Cost: Members - $45 + GST, Non-members - $60 + GST
REgistration deadline: August 14, 2017

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How to Bring Mindfulness into Your Workplace with No Ongoing Operating Costs - August 22 
Insightful organizations know that bringing mindfulness into their workplaces result in many benefits. But how do you go about introducing it? And how can you self-sustain without relying on an outside facilitator?
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Creating Effective Employment Contracts - September 19
Learn how to create an employment contract that will limit liability and provide stability and predictability in the relationship. Understand the numerous contractual provisions that are available and how an effective employment agreement can protect your business, products, confidential information, staff and more. 
For more information or to register, click here

Stressless (Part 1) - September 28
In this webinar, you will begin to Stresslessby: Utilizing awareness tools to discover your individual stressors; transform your specific stressors through mindful awareness tools; tap into optimum performance to benefit self and others with your increased awareness.
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Stressless (Part 2) - October 26
In this webinar, you will gain tools to Stressless by: utilizing techniques to focus only on what you do want; learning to have conversations for possibilities vs stress; shift your thoughts, attitude and stories toward inspired-action when stress triggers surface. 
For more information or to register, click here

My Office Chair is Killing Me... and I Can't Handle Standing All Day! - November 20
We will cover the pros and cons of using the new alternative working methods, do some myth busting and look at cool technologies to support employees. 
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Human Rights - Disability Management and the Duty to Accommodate - December 6
The Duty to Accommodate is now a well-established legal principle in Canadian Employment Law. The Courts, Arbitrators and Adjudicators are applying the duty to accommodate in a wide range of circumstances that has resulted in an expansion of the duty. This webinar will discuss the current state of the law as it continues to evolve. 
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Handling the Politics of Workplace Bullying - September 27
How to Create Accountability & Confidence: Your HR Toolkit to Stop Workplace Bullying and Disruptive Behaviours

The concept of ‘office politics’ can drag the morale of your organization down. And what’s interesting is the most people look to HR to ‘fix everything’ leaving the expectations high and unrealistic. Handling these disruptive, abrasive and bullying behaviours successfully requires some non-traditional training. This advanced session is more than ‘winning with difficult people’. Without this kind of training, you’re in the battlefield unprotected.

Ealry Bird Cost: Members - $425 + GST, Non-members - $475 + GST 
Early Bird Registration Deadline: August 31, 2017

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HR & Leadership Conference - October 30 & 31
Leverage HR
Join us this fall as leaders in Human Resources and Business come together to leverage their strategic advantage!

Registration options: Full Conference, Group & One-Day rates
Early Bird deadline: TOMORROW 

With four keynote speakers, 15 concurrent sessions, endless networking opporunities and much more, this is one event you don't want to miss!

For full program, click here
To register, click here

The Art of Negotiating with Others - Winnipeg - November 22
Learn the structural basics of preparing and executing a proper negotiation with Georges Levesque JR., President & Founder of Levesque & Associates. 

Cost: Members - $150 + GST, Non-members - $195 + GST
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The Art of Negotiating with Others - Brandon - November 23
Learn the structural basics of preparing and executing a proper negotiation with Georges Levesque JR., President & Founder of Levesque & Associates. 

Cost: Members - $150 + GST, Non-members - $195 + GST
For more information or to register, click here

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CPHR Manitoba is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of the Brandon Chamber of Commerce's Westman HR Conference. 

This full-day conference will provide you with in-depth, hands-on practical, implementable strategies for managing today’s workforce.

Date: October 12, 2017
Time: 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Location: Victoria Inn, Brandon
Early Bird Cost (until September 14): $175 

For more information or to register, click here

Your updated CPHR certificate has arrived at the CPHR Mnaitoba office and can be picked up during one of the following designated times:
Tuesday, August 8       11:30AM - 1:30PM 
Wednesday August 9   11:30AM - 1:30PM
Wednesday August 9     4:00PM - 6:00PM
Light lunch will be provided during lunch hour pick-ups and snacks will be provided during evening pick-ups. 
If none of these reminaing times meet your scheduling needs please contact Devon Molloy (admin@cphrmb.ca) to make alternate arrangements. 

The National Knowledge Exam (NKE) is a formal step towards achieving the CPHR designation. For more information about the NKE, click here

Next Exam

Date: November 4, 2017
Registration Deadline: September 5, 2017
To register, click here

In-person Prep Course
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: August 19 & 20, 2017 
Registration deadline: August 4, 2017
For more information or to register, click here

Online Prep Course
CPHR Manitoba partners with Captus Press Inc. to offer an online prep course option for the NKE.
To register or learn more, click here

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 September 15, 2017.

Upcoming Info Sessions:
August 16 - 12:00PM   register here
August 16 - 5:00PM     FULL - join waiting list

 For more information on the VPE requirement, click here

For more information on the CPD requirement, click here

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 CPHR Manitoba office will be closed on Monday, August 7, 2017.

Applications for the 2017-2018 Professional Mentorship Program are now being accepted!

The program provides an opportunity for HR professionals to grow personally and professionally through a collaborative partnership. Mentees and Mentors are paired based on common expertise and goals, providing a developmental opportunity for both parties. The program runs from September - April, including a kick-off event, wrap-up event and facilitation throughout by CPHR Manitoba. 

Learn more about being a MENTOR 
Learn more about being a MENTEE

Deadline to apply: August 11, 2017

Charlene Miller has recently taken on a new position woth The Dufresne Group as an Human Resources Business Partner.

You are invited to join UWinnipeg's Co-op & Career Services for their 3rd annual Networking Night!
This is an excellent opportunity for your organization to meet and network with current students and alumni, while learning about the Co-operative Education Program and Career Services.
Date: September 20, 2017
Time: 5:00 - 7:00PM
Location: Power Corporation Atrium, 599 Portage Ave.  
Appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be open.

RSVP to coop@uwinnipeg.ca by September 18, 2017

A recent New Brunswick Labour Adjudication decision addressed the sensitive issue of terminating permanently disabled employees on long-term disability leave (LTD). Read More Here

The answer to this question is not so straight forward. A multitude of factors must be considered before disciplining a hungover employee and should be considered in full in order to prevent any legal repercussions. Read More Here

The goal of absence management is therefore not to fix a single problem or drive down overall absence rates, but rather to tackle a range of problems that lead, in various ways, to unnecessary absence. Read More Here

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