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December 14, 2017 |    In This Issue
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In partnership with ACHIEVE Centre for Leadership and Workplace Performance

For leaders and managers, dealing with issues related to mental health in the workplace can be challenging and difficult to navigate. It is essential that leadership has the capabilities to manage mental health because early identification and support can lead to continued productivity, retention of employees and overall satisfaction in the workplace.

Participants will discuss practical strategies for creating a more inclusive work environment and develop a plan to reduce stigma surrounding mental illness. The workshop also explores how to create appropriate processes to address the needs of both employees and employers.

Facilitated by Paul Carrick, MSW, RSW. For more information, click here.


More Upcoming Events 

Core Strengths Training: Creating a Culture of Accountability - February 6, 2018 click here
Executive Breakfast Series - People Risks During Mergers and Acquisitions - February 8, 2018 click here
Legalization of Marijuana and the Workplace - February 9, 2018 click here
Performing Under Pressure - The Science of Emotional Intelligence - March 13 & 14, 2018 click here
Performing Under Pressure - The Three Conversations of Leadership - March 15, 2018 click here
Managing Mental Health in the Workplace - Rights and Responsibilities -  April 11, 2018 click here
2018 HR Legislative Review - May 2, 2018 click here

 

Immigration Updates: Identifying Opportunities & Mitigating Risks - January 16, 2018click here
Recruiting like a Pro - February 6, 2018click here
Succession Planning that Works! - February 8, 2018 - click here
Workplace Harassment: The Latest Hollywood Blockbuster - February 15, 2018 - click here

 

Employer Engagement Roundtable - January 17, 2018 

The Pembina Valley Chapter invites you to attend a roundtable discussion hosted by Manitoba Education and Training. Discussion topics will include workforce recruitment, retention and training in the region to support business and community development.


Making Conflict Productive - Turning Destructive Paths into Productive Stepping Stones  - May 16, 2018

Conflict can be as uncomfortable as it is unavoidable. But can conflict also be productive?  Get an introduction to the objective language of DISC to better understand how personality styles influence conflict.  Learn about turning automatic destructive behaviours into productive responses. Apply what you learn to employee relationships, customers, negotiations, and family. Come for a fun and interactive learning experience.

 

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), we are proud to offer the CPHR Manitoba Accreditation Program.

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CPHR Manitoba is proud to announce the following new CPHR Candidates who recently passed the National Knowledge Exam (NKE).

Overall, our Manitoba NKE writers achieved a pass rate of 73% compared to the national average of 63%. 

Oluwatoyin Ajiboye             Adele Baril                             Samantha Boulet 

Sara Carlson                      Crystal Gregoire                     Lucille Headley

Danielle Loewen                Leanne MacDonald                Michelle McHale                    

Claudia Marcaida               Michelle Majury                      Sarah Naismith                      

Vanessa Nelson                 Leanne Paulicelli                    Cody Petrash                        

Kimberley Puhach             Deborah Simmons                  Rachel Poppe Weessies*      

Leslie Wilson 

 *Special congratulations to Rachel Poppe Weessies who achieved the Highest Score in Manitoba and Canada!

Manitoba writers who took an in-person prep course achieved a 23% higher pass rate than other writers. Click here to sign up for the next NKE in-person prep course March 3 & 4, 2018.

 

The National Knowledge Exam (NKE) is a formal step towards achieving the CPHR designation. For more information about the NKE, 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: March 3 & 4, 2018 
Registration deadline: February 16, 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.

Next Exam
Date: June 2, 2018

Registration deadline: April 3, 2018
For more information or to register, click here.

 

We are already halfway through the 2017-2018 year. Now is the perfect time to update your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) log! 

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 in order to maintain the CPHR designation.

CPD signifies continued mastery of the CPHR Competency Framework, which outlines 44 discipline specific professional competencies. 

You need to have your log updated by May 31 each year. The CPHR Manitoba annual reporting process for CPD is entirely online -  make sure you are signed in as a member.

Need help deciding what qualifies as CPD or choosing the right category? Please see the links below: 
CPD Overview 
Step-by-step Guide to Adding your CPD online
CPD Summary of Qualifying Activities 

If you have additional questions about the CPD process, please contact Lori Brûlé, CPHR Designation Manager at 204-943-3624 or email lori@cphrmb.ca.

For any questions or technical help related to inputting activities into your online log, contact Administrative & Membership Coordinator Kayla Desorcy by phone at 204-943-0886 or by email at kayla@cphrmb.ca.

 

The Holidays are coming! If you're making a list, check it twice and don't forget to update your CPHR designation.

1. For CPHRs, make sure you've updated the designation on LinkedIn, your business card, your email signature, and any other public profiles.

2. If you've recently achieved the CPHR designation, add it to your last name on your LinkedIn profile and under the "Certifications" section and on all other public profiles. 

3. If you are a new CPHR Candidate, add the title to you last name on LinkedIn and on all other public profiles. 

Keeping your CPHR designation updated is a great way to be a brand ambassador for the designation and CPHR Manitoba!

Click here to learn more about attaining the CPHR designation, with or without a degree, or contact Lori Brûlé, CPHR Designation Manager, by email at lori@cphrmb.ca, or call 204-943-3624.

Member Matters

We are pleased to announce that CPHR Canada has partnered with Thompson Reuters to bring CPHR Manitoba members the HR Toolkit at no cost.

Expand your knowledge and build your human resources skill set. This comprehensive collection of more than 650 HR forms, checklists and templates, will help you drive business excellence - all in a single location to download and edit.

At a time when leading businesses are looking for hard answers, HR needs to be equipped with proven experience and knowledge to help organizations evolve. 

Chapters include: 

  • Planning for Staffing 
  • Managing the Hiring Process
  • Human Rights Compliance
  • Workplace Health and Safety    
  • Competency Framework

Click here to login to the CPHR Manitoba website as a member then click under "Resources" and get the benefit of the HR Toolkit now! 

 

Do you have last-minute questions about your HR Excellence Awards nomination?  The deadline to apply is tomorrow - Friday, December 15. 

We are here to help if you require any assistance. Contact Lindsey by email at lindsey@cphrmb.ca or call 204-943-0885. We will get you on the right track to submitting the best application you can.  We look forward to receiving your nomination! 

 

We encourage you to watch for and complete this fall's HR Trends survey! Check your email and follow the survey link.The survey is open until December 19, 2017. Your participation will help us reach our goal of a 25% response rate, breaking a record set this past June!

HR professionals from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia are being invited to participate in the Western Canada HR Trends Survey. This survey will result in the production of two reports: the Western Canada HR Trends Report and the Manitoba HR TrendsReport.

These reports are tools for HR practitioners and departments in Manitoba to make informed decisions with reliable information on what is occurring in Manitoba’s workplace. Good labour market information can help human resources practitioners make better decisions in giving human resources advice to their stakeholders.  

 

We are currently seeking article submissions for our Spring 2018 issue of HRmatters, the bi-annual magazine of CPHR Manitoba. Articles published in HRmatters are eligible for CPHR Continuing Professional Development hours.

Deadline for submissions is March 2, 2018.

Click here to view the Fall 2017 edition 
Click here for more information about submitting an article
Click here to review our Writers' Guidelines

 

The University of Manitoba Human Resource Association (UMHRA) is excited to host their 13th Annual Wine and Cheese this year at the Inn at the Forks.

Join UMRHA on January 25th, 2017, at 6:00pm at the Inn at the Forks. Tickets are $25 and include cocktails & hors d'oeuvres, email umhra.exec@gmail.com. Featured speaker is BOLD HR.

Come and interact and network with some of the top I.H. Asper School of Business HR students! Proudly sponsored by CPHR Manitoba. 

In the news...

In a recent study by IDG Research, only 27% of employees indicated that they find their company’s employee communications engaging...To capture employee attention, it’s critical to create a variety of short-form content across multiple formats and media types. Read More Here

With growing drive for innovation, disruptors are new high-potential recruits. Read More Here

Feel like your workplace dress standards are slipping? You might need to enforce the rules more rigorously – or the dress code itself might need a rethink. Read More Here

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Nomination Deadline is Friday, December 15! Contact Lindsey Barnett, Events Coordinator with any questions about your nomination. Call 204-943-0885 or email lindsey@cphrmb.ca