The September 17 webinar entitled, "A Winning Environment: Organizational Culture Matters", will cover why culture is important and its effect on engagement and performance. This webinar will cover how to evaluate current culture, mitigating negativity and embracing change as well as how to change corporate culture and sustain a positive environment. Click HERE to register for this webinar online.  

The October 15 webinar entitled, "Be the Chief Change Officer: Boosting HR Influence", will cover how to give HR a "C" level voice. This webinar will cover how to perform as a trusted advisor to, and at the same level of "C" level executives, the importance of people skills, operational planning, knowledge of systems and processes and working within objectives as well as decision making and making your case for change. Click HERE to register for this webinar online.

 

Date: September 17, 2014
Time: 11:30-1:30pm
Where: Smitty’s
Registration fee: $10    Click here to register 
Deadline to register: September 15, 2014

Topic: Canada Jobs Grant
Presenter: Linda Minkevich, MB Government Workforce Development Consultant

 

A "come and go" evening filled with intriguing conversations, connections, and dynamic individuals. 
Our CEO, Ron Gauthier, will be engaging the audience in an exciting discussion on current and future events within HRMAM over wine, non-alcoholic drinks and appetizers.

Date: Thursday, September 25, 2014
Time: Come and go between 5:00—7:00 p.m.
Location: Remington's, Brandon
Cost: FREE, however registration is required    Click here to register

 

Aikins Law and HRMAM's Westman Chapter invite you to learn about new and ongoing workplace privacy issues including PIPITPA, Social Media, Medical Information, and Criminal Records, Charges and Convictions.

Date: Wednesday, October 1
Time: 11:00am-3:00pm
Location: Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Avenue, Brandon
Cost (add GST): Members: $100, Non-Members: $125
*Lunch Included*
CHRP Continuing Professional Development Hours: 3 hrs
Registration Deadline: September 26

For more information or to register, click here.

 

Together, HR and Leadership can breathe new life into any organization, so HRMAM is gathering people, ideas and tools that will infuse work life with freshness, value and meaning. 

Connecting to the pulse of business means tapping into people's real motivations: supporting cultures where great ideas thrive; creating experiences that customers love; and finding all the ways that 'soft' influences align with 'hard' performance indicators.

On October 29 & 30, HR professionals from around Manitoba will gather together at Connect 2014: Pulse to share information, learn new ideas and trends, network and be inspired.

Connie Podesta I Executive Career Coach, Award-winning Speaker, Author and Board Certified Therapist
Leadership...Like You've Never Heard It Before! The Power of Accountability, Empowerment and Ownership

Drew Dudley I Founder & Chief Catalyst of Nuance Leadership Inc.
Redefining Leadership and the Power of 'Lollipop Moments'

Michelle Ray I Author and Founder of Lead Yourself First Institute
So...You Think You've Got Influence

Sean Aiken I Author and Creator of The One Week Job Project
In Pursuit of Passion - 52 Jobs, 52 Weeks

For more information or to register, click here.

 

TalentC-People Services Inc. is pleased to offer the International Certification for Mentoring accredited by CSME.

The Level 1 programme, leading to Certified Mentor Practitioner (CMP) is blend of academic and practical experience that prepares you for working with people and organizations to help them be the best that they can be.

Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Time: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Location: HRMAM - 1810-275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
Cost: $500 plus GST

For more information, click here

 

At HRMAM, 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 Certified Human Resources Professionals (CHRPs), and in recognition of the quality of some of the HR professional development programs offered throughout Manitoba, we are proud to introduce the HRMAM Accreditation Program. For more information about the program, click here.

Here are the Upcoming Events for our Accreditation Program Partners:

Managing Episodic Disabilities Interactive On-line Courses

 

The CHRP Validation of Professional Experience Assessment is a formal step in earning the CHRP designation that requires candidates to demonstrate three or more years of professional experience in human resources within the last ten years. 

To gain your CHRP designation through the assessment experience, CHRP Candidates will be required to submit a completed application. This application will need to be validated by your current employer. In order to be eligible to submit an application you need to be a Candidate (someone who has passed the NKE) and have had your proof of degree verified.

The next submission deadline is September 15.

For more information on the Validation of Professional Experience Assessment, please click here. 

 

The HRMAM 2013-2014 Annual Report is now available for viewing online.  Please click here

 

HRMAM's Board of Directors invites you to attend the 2014 AGM.

Date: Thursday, October 2, 2014
Time: Registration 11:30am - Noon
          Buffet Lunch 11:45am - 12:30pm
          Formal Program 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Location: Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown, 288 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Cost: Free; registration is required (Member's only)
Registration deadline: Friday, September 26, 2014 

Click here to register

 

We are pleased to announce our new Events and Marketing Coordinator, Lindsey Kruschel. 

Reporting to the Events, Sponsorship and Marketing Manager, Lindsey is responsible for assisting with the coordination and marketing of the Association, the CHRP, and all HRMAM special events, in collaboration with volunteer committees, to deliver valued programs and exceed customer satisfaction.  

Lindsey graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management and Community Development.  Her career so far in sport and recreation has consisted of roles with the 2012 World Women's Curling Championships, GoodLife Fitness and Recreation Connections Manitoba.   Her expertise in event management, volunteer coordination, marketing and communications will be a great addition to HRMAM.  

"I am looking forward to working with the staff, volunteers and partners of HRMAM to coordinate the existing events and new initiatives in the future.  I am excited to bring creativity into this position and assist the organization in achieving their goals," says Lindsey. 

Lindsey can be reached at 204-943-0885 or lkruschel@hrmam.org. 

 

 

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Human Resource Coordinator	Gardewine
Benefit Specialist	HUB International
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Senior Human Resources Consultant	Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Sales Coaching/Training Manager	Naylor
JDC West Coach - Volunteer Opportunity	UWinnipeg JDC West

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