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August 24, 2017 |    In This Issue
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Handling the Politics of Workplace Bullying - September 27 - click here to register 

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 peo
ple 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


The Art of Negotiating with Others - Winnipeg - November 22 - click here to register 
                                                              Brandon - November 23 - click here to register

Attendees will learn the structural basics of preparing and executing for a proper negotiation.


Performing Under Pressure - The Science of Emotional Intelligence - March 13/14 - click here to register


Performing Under Pressure - The Three Conversations of Leadership - March 15 - click here to register


For more information visit our Calendar of Events


 

Westman Chapter: Mix & MIngle - September 14 - click here to register 

The Westman Chapter committee invites you to a complimentary Mix & Mingle to kick off the 2017-2018 year! We look forward to some great networking and an opportunity to share with you information about our upcoming events.

2017 Westman HR Conference - October 12 - click here to register

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

This full-day conference, taking place October 12 in Brandon, will provide you with in-depth, hands-on practical, implementable strategies for managing today’s workforce.

Pembina Valley Chapter: Lunch and Learn - September 7 - click here to register 

Why Should HR Care About Employees Financial Wellness? Join the Pembina Valley Chapter on September 7th to learn why providing financial literacy workshops can benefit your organization!

HR Bootcamp - October 11 - click here to register

Join us for this half day workshop covering a variety of HR topics. 

 

Reasons to attend:

  • Interesting and dynamic keynote speakers
  • Lots of breakout sessions to attend
  • Learn about new ideas and trends
  • Meet and network with others in the HR profession
  • Be inspired
  • Improve your productivity 
  • Meet experts and mentors face-to-face
  • Earn CPD Hours

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        
Register by September 30 to $AVE!

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

 

4 Key Strategies to Choose and Keep Your Best Talent - September 14 - click here
Creating Effective Employment Contracts - September 19 - click here
Stressless (Part 1) - September 28 - click here
Fraud, Theft & Corruption - October 17 - click here
Stressless (Part 2) - October 26 - click here
My Office Chair is Killing Me... and I Can't Handle Standing All Day! - November 20 - click here
Human Rights - Disability Management and the Duty to Accommodate - December 6 - click here

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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

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 VPE Information Sessions:
Brandon - September 14 - 12:00 - 1:00PM     register here

 For more information on the VPE 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.

Taylor McCaffrey LLP
Member Matters

Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Radisson Hotel - Ambassador H, 12th floor

For more information or to register, click here
*Must be signed in to your member profile to view and register*


 

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


In the news...

More than one-third of Canadian workers (37 per cent) know someone who included false information on a resume, according to a survey of more than 400 workers and 300 senior managers by staffing firm Office Team. Read More Here

Finance and HR departments, bucking the "you're from Mars, we're from Venus" conventional wisdom, were the first back-office functions to align some of their processes in an attempt to improve and speed decision-marking. But now the numbers people and people-people are going a step further, with 35% of companies planning to create a shared finance and HR function within a year, according to a recent survey conducted by MIT Technology Review and commissioned by Oracle. Read More Here

Demand for human resources talent is exceeding supply, as the national unemployment rate for HR professionals is at 2.2%, a staggering low. Read More Here

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HR Generalist Praxair Canada
Senior HR Manager CBC/Radio-Canada
Instructor: Ethics and Social Responsibilities University of Manitoba
Instructor: Labour Relations University of Manitoba
Instructor: Human Resource Legislation University of Manitoba
Instructor: Strategic Analysis University of Manitoba

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