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CPHR Manitoba's HR Conference 2018: Join the HRevolution is returning on October 23 & 24, 2018, at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg with an exciting line-up of 17 breakout sessions, a networking reception and four keynote speakers: Scott Stratten, President of UnMarketing; Georges Lévesque, Negotiation Expert; Denise Ryan, CSP, Motivational Speaker; and Chuck Gallagher, Business Ethics Expert.

Stratten has written five best-selling business books and was formerly a music industry marketer, National Sales Training Manager, and a College Professor. He ran one of the most successful viral video agencies in the world for nearly a decade before solely focusing on speaking at events for companies like Walmart, Pepsi, Adobe, IBM, Microsoft, Cirque du Soleil and Saks Fifth Avenue when they need help navigating their way through the landscape of business disruption. For more information about Scott Stratten, click here.

Lévesque is an entrepreneur, speaker and founding partner in Levesque & Associates, a Montreal-based Negotiation Expertise firm focused on negotiation seminars, advisory services, keynote presentations and negotiation coaching. Lévesque trained in advanced negotiations and business strategy from both the MIT School of Entrepreneurship and the Harvard Business School.  He is a former board member of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), and has traveled to over 100 countries. For more information about Georges Lévesque, click here.

Ryan helps light the fires of enthusiasm so people can do great things. She is an author, an MBA and a CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), a designation of excellence held by less than 10% of professional speakers. She has been speaking professionally for 18 years and her programs have been heard by audiences across North America. For more information about Denise Ryan, click here.

Gallagher is a COO of a national company who is described as a creative, insightful, captivating person that “connects the dots” between behavior, choices and success. Chuck gives his clients what they need to turn concepts into actions and actions into results. For more information about Chuck Gallagher, click here.

We offer a number of registration options to ensure you are able to attend in the capacity that best suits your needs. Visit the registration page for more information on all the available options. 

We look forward to seeing you there in October!


 

Lunch & Learn - Religious Accommodations - September 20, 2018 - click here


 

Join us on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, for a special seminar/discussion panel on the “Legalization of Marijuana in the Workplace” - facilitated by Joel Gervais, Addictions and Training Specialist at Vital Life, and Jamie Jurczak, Partner at Taylor McCaffrey.

This workshop will cover an assortment of topics, including the impact of cannabis on performance; how to identify someone under the influence; medical vs. recreational use; reducing the safety risks in the workplace; issues of accommodation; understanding workplace safety and health, human rights and accommodation obligations; privacy considerations; legal considerations regarding testing and employee searches; and tips for developing effective drug use policies.

Click here to learn more and to register. 


 

Miss a webinar? Catch up with PD On-demand and enjoy great member discounts!

Leadership to Goal-Achieve; MasterPlan for Results - July 10, 2018 - click here
Financial 1st Aid for HR Professionals - July 19, 2018 - click here
The Impact of AI on Applicant Tracking Systems - October 4, 2018 - click here
Career Security in the Gig Economy - November 20, 2018 - 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), we are proud to offer the CPHR Manitoba Accreditation Program.

Workers Compensation Board
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Taylor McCaffrey LLP
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Are you planning to submit for the next Validation of Professional Experience (VPE) submission deadline on September 15, 2018?

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

Wednesday, July 11, 2018, 5 p.m. - click here to register
Tuesday, July 17, 2018, 12 p.m. - click here to register
Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 12 p.m. - click here to register

For more information on the VPE requirement, click here.

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

Member Matters

We are currently accepting article submissions for our Fall 2018 issue of HRmatters, the bi-annual magazine of CPHR Manitoba, and the deadline is one week away!

Click here for more information about submitting an article
Click here to review our Writers' Guidelines

Please note that the deadline for submissions is July 4, 2018

Articles published in HRmatters are eligible for CPHR Continuing Professional Development hours.


 

If you have made a move in your career recently and would like to be included in the "Movers and Shakers" section of our Fall issue of HRmatters, the bi-annual magazine of CPHR Manitoba, please email the following information to Lindsey Barnett

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

Deadline for submissions is July 13, 2018.


 

One of the benefits of being a member of CPHR Manitoba is being included in the annual membership roster.

The profile information you have entered on your online Membership Profile - featured in the "Professional Information" section - will be printed in the roster. 

The profile information you have entered on your online Membership Profile as of July 15, 2018 will be printed in the roster. To review/revise your membership profile, click here. Any changes made after July 15 will not be reflected in the 2018-2019 roster.

Thank you for your time and ongoing support!


 

Our Board is excited and passionate about increasing CPHR Manitoba’s visibility, positioning our profession as strategic business advisors and opening more career options for designates. We defined four key areas in our 2014-19 strategic plan - to promote our designation and now the newly rebranded CPHR; position CPHR Manitoba and our members as strategic thought leaders to business, government and the public; grow our membership and start on the path to self-regulation.

To help guide and provide leadership to our plan, the CPHR Manitoba Board is seeking a Treasurer to join the Board for a two-year term that will bring passion for its mission and diverse skill set to match.

If you know an individual with senior leadership experience gained in the accounting, financial management, business, government, academic or non-profit fields and a CPA desgination, we'd love to hear from you with a nomination for Treasurer.

Click here to learn more about the Board of Directors Treasurer position.

Applications for the Treasurer will be accepted until Friday, July 13, 2018.


 

Applications for the 2018-2019 Professional Mentorship Program are now being accepted!

Whether you are a newcomer to the field of HR, a mid-level practitioner, or a senior practitioner, the PMP can support you to expand, refine and build new skills. 

The goal of the program is to provide mutual benefit to both Mentors and Mentees, fostering an environment of mutual trust and respect. The relationship should be viewed as a partnership, where both parties openly and freely exchange ideas, discuss challenges and explore potential solutions.

*New This Year*

Participants in this year's program will be using an online platform, MentorCity, to facilitate the mentoring relationship. This program will provide increased engagement for each pairing and guide you along the way in your journey through the program. We are looking forward to launching this program and hope that each pairing utilizes it to its fullest potential. The capabilities are endless and we can't wait to share it with you! 

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

Deadline to apply: August 3, 2018


 

What is Leadership Winnipeg?

Leadership Winnipeg is a program, run by The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce and Volunteer Manitoba, that strives to inspire you to make a difference within yourself and your community. Through 10 sessions from September to June, you’ll share experiences that moivate and help you to develop an understanding of yourself, your community and your role in it. You’ll be given a “backstage pass” to our city and be provided a unique, first‐hand perspec􀆟ve on what’s happening in our community. Leadership Winnipeg is also about making introduc􀆟ons and connec􀆟ons, and developing leadership skills and knowledge.

For more information, click here 

Application deadline: September 4, 2018


 

Take Our Kids to Work Day will occur on November 14.

Since 1994, Take Our Kids to Work Day has provided Grade 9 students across Canada with the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a professional within a workplace, allowing students to explore the world of work and helping them make informed educational decisions. This is a valuable day for both students and businesses, who have the opportunity to showcase their workplaces to future workers. Together, we will ensure that students have a valuable and engaging day. Thank you for your support!

For more information, please visit www.thelearningpartnership.ca/TOKW or contact tokw@thelearningpartnership.ca

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