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January 11, 2018 |    In This Issue
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CPHR Manitoba is proud to once again welcome back Dr. Reece Malone of Diversity Essentials for this very popular workshop!

Past participants have had rave reviews and rated the workshop 9.5/10.

"This is one of the best workshops I have attended in a LONG time."
"I took away so much valuable information! Absolutely worth it!"

The session will cover policies, inclusive practices, processes, education & compliance, and updating personnel records. Featuring a lived experience panel.

Facilitated by Dr. Reece Malone, DHS, MPH, CSE, CST
For more information, click here.

 

Corporate tables and tickets are now on sale for 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!

Event Details
Date: Thursday, April 19, 2018
Time: 4:30PM-6:00PM Cocktail Reception; 6:00PM Dinner & Awards 
Location: The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre (The MET); 281 Donald St., Winnipeg

Get your tickets before the Early Bird deadline! 
Early Bird deadline: March 23, 2018
* Corporate Table Sponsor Early Bird deadline: March 16, 2018

To purchase tickets and for more information, click here.

 

Each year, our presenters share employment law developments from the past year that have an impact on the HR profession. Attendees come back year after year, valuing the importance of complying with legislation in their workplace. Join us May 2, 2018! For more information, click here

Who should attend?

  • HR professionals
  • Managers
  • Business Owners 

 Presenting Sponsor: MLT Aikins LLP

 

Core Strengths Training - 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

 

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 
Having Difficult Conversations Successfully - February 27, 2018 - click here
Access Grants to Grow the Business - March 1, 2018 - click here
Are You Ready to Support Transgender Employees? - March 13, 2018 - click here

 

Employer Engagement Roundtable - January 17, 2018click here

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.


Lunch n Learn - Making Conflict Productive - Turning Destructive Paths into Productive Stepping Stones - May 16, 2018click here

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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Taylor McCaffrey LLP
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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.

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.

Manitoba writers who took an in-person prep course achieved a 23% higher pass rate than other writers.

Next Exam

Date: June 2, 2018
Registration deadline: April 3, 2018
For more information or to register, 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 January 15, 2018.

For more information on the VPE requirement, click here.

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

Member Matters

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

 

University of Winnipeg Co-op Spring/Summer term students have begun applying for jobs.  If you have Co-op opportunities with positions commencing in May, running until August (or extended); please provide a detailed job description, preferably in PDF format, that includes:

  • Job Title
  • Work Location
  • Deadline Date 
  • How you would like students to apply (directly to you, online, or via email to the Co-op Office)

Please email your postings and any questions to Holly Bochurka, Co-op Education Coordinator, at coop@uwinnipeg.ca or h.bochurka@uwinnipeg.caCo-op employment opportunities will be posted daily, on an immediate basis, and new postings will be accepted throughout the year.

Recommended deadlines:

September - December Work Term: June 1
January - April Work Term: December 1

 

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. 

 

VitalLife is offering free "Psychological Safety in the Workplace" sessions for managers and employees in the Agriculture, Oil, Gas & Mining sectors.

Two dates confirmed for 2018: February 5, 1:00pm to 4:00pm and February 21, 9:00 am to noon at SAFE Work Manitoba. 


To register, or to find out about more dates, contact Michelle Paterson BA., RRP, Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant, Vital Life: Toll-free:1-866-779-1887 (ext. 28375) Local: 204-779-1887 (ext. 28375), or email mipaterson@vitallife.ca.

In the news...

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