We are now accepting proposals for concurrent session presentations for the 2015 HRMAM HR & Leadership Conference, 'Involve and Evolve'. If you have solutions, experiences and stories to share with Manitoba's HR professionals consider becoming a presenter. 

This year, applications will be submitted online. Click the link below to be redirected to the online submission form. Please take the time to read over the Presenter Proposal Guidelines prior to submitting your proposal. In this document you will find detailed information about the expectations, deadlines and selection process. 

Presenter Proposal Guidelines

Submit a Proposal Online

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HRMAM's Premiere Event

Designed to showcase outstanding Human Resource achievements in Manitoba, HRMAM's HR Excellence Awards honour employers and individuals who are leaders in diversity, development, impact and innovation. Eight Business Excellence Awards and five Professional Excellence Awards will be up for grabs this year and we look forward to celebrating the successes of all nominees with you. Don't miss out on your chance to celebrate with your colleagues at this year's HR Excellence Awards!

Is someone from your workplace up for nomination? Why not purchase a table of 8 or 10 to celebrate their accomplishments? Or even better, sponsor your corporate table to receive your company's name on the table, preferred table location, your company's name on our dinner slideshow and recognition in the event program.

 

Join us for a unique event, where we will celebrate many of the amazing people in our HR community who have interesting and exciting professional and personal journeys. Grant Shaw (National Leasing), Eileen Kirton (People First HR Services Ltd.), Sharon McMahon (Steinbach Credit Union) and David Scott (WCB of Manitoba) will share their stories of where they have come from to get to where they are today. You will have the opportunity to interact with them and learn from their experiences. Diane Panting (AON Hewitt) will lead this insightful and inspiring evening.  

Date: January 28, 2015
Location: Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown, 288 Portage Ave
Time: 4:30 - 8:00pm
Cost: Members - $60 + GST
Non-members - $70 + GST
Registration Deadline: January 23, 2015 @ Noon

For more information or to register, Click here

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

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

Level 1
Date: February 17, 2015
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Location: HRMAM office, 1810-275 Portage Ave, Winnipeg
Cost: $500 + GST
For more information or to register, click here

The Level 2 course is the second phase of the journey to a professional designation as a Certified Mentor Practitioner. This 2.5 day training course combines academic and practical experience, including a full day of case studies and the application of mentoring concepts in a controlled and safe environment. Day 3 (half day) provides time for reflection on what has been learned and the completion of an on-line examination as part of the certification process.

Level 2
Date: May 12-14, 2015
Time:May 12/13 -  9:00am - 4:30pm, May 14 - 9:00am - 12:00pm 
Location: HRMAM office, 1810-275 Portage Ave, Winnipeg
Cost: $1300 + GST
For more information or to register, click here

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In partnership with the Institute for Health and Human Potential 

Whether you are a formal manager or want to increase your individual performance (or both), this program will teach you the foundational principles and brain science of Emotional Intelligence (EI). You will become a student of human behaviour: understanding what your brain does under pressure and how that affects your decision making and the impact you have on others.  In this leadership course, you will increase your personal leadership by learning how to manage your emotions in your most difficult moments, enabling you to perform and lead at your best, and connect with others in a more meaningful way. 

Presenter: Sara Ross 
Date: February 24 & 25, 2015
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm daily
Location: Canad Inns Polo Park, 1405 St. Matthews Ave
Cost: Member: $945 + GST
 Non-member: $995 + GST
 Optional post program coaching $1000

Registration Deadline: January 30, 2015 @ Noon, registration is limited

Click here for more information or to register

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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.

Upcoming Courses:

Advanced Program in Management, Leadership & Strategy 
by Asper School of Business - Executive Education 
Date: January 26-30, 2015, March 8-13, 2015 
Location: James W. Burns Executive Education Centre, Elkhorn Resort & Spa                                   
Cost: $4,750 + GST
CPD Hours: 70
For more information or to register, click here

Social Media Marketing: Engaging Your Stakeholders through Social Media 
by Asper School of Business - Executive Education
Date: February 5, 2015
Location: James W. Burns Executive Education Centre
Cost: $500 + GST
CPD Hours: 7
For more informations or to register, click here

Finance for the Non-Finance Manager
by Asper School of Business - Executive Education 
Date: February 12, 2015
Location: James W. Burns Executive Education Centre
Cost: $500 + GST
CPD Hours: 7
For more informations or to register, click here

Introduction to the Balanced Scorecard 
by Asper School of Business - Executive Education 
Date: February 18, 2015
Location: James W. Burns Executive Education Centre
Cost: $500 + GST
CPD Hours: 7
For more informations or to register, click here

The Balanced Scorecard - Advanced
by Asper School of Business - Executive Education 
Date: February 24, 2015
Location: James W. Burns Executive Education Centre
Cost: $500 + GST
CPD Hours: 7
For more informations or to register, click here

Ongoing Courses:

Managing Episodic Disabilities Interactive On-line Courses

 

HRMAM is pleased to partner with QNET to offer Managing Abrasive Behaviour with Special Guest Dr. Laura Crawshaw. 

Designed for managers and human resource professionals, this seminar will give you the tools to calmly, confidently and expertly deal with abrasive employees.  

Date: January 22, 2015
Time: 8:45am - 5:00pm
Location: Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown, 288 Portage Ave, Winnipeg
Cost: Member (QNET, APICS, HRMAM) - $349 + GST
Non-member - $399 + GST
Early Bird registration deadline: December 15, 2014

For more information or to register, click here

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Economic Development Winnipeg presents the inaugural SHEday, an inspiring women's leadership event.

You will hear from 10 powerful speakers who will share their thoughts on the importance of women supporting women, navigating the leadership system and maximizing the authenticity of your personal brand.

Date: January 15, 2015

Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm

Location: RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, Winnipeg

 

 

The University of Winnipeg Career Services Department is hosting their 10th annual Career Fair this January. This is an excellent opportunity to network with motivated and skilled students and alumni from the Faculties of Arts, Business & Economics, Education, Kinesiology, and Science who are exploring career opportunities as well as potential employment. Take this chance to meet with the students, who are nationally and internationally recognized for their hard work, talent and vision. 

Date: January 20, 2015
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: University of Winnipeg, Duckworth Centre
Registration: Basic Registration $450+GST
Non-Profit / Charitable Organization $175+GST 
Registration Deadline: January 6, 2015

Registration fee includes a display booth, hot breakfast, refreshment breaks and lunch for two representatives. A company profile will also be featured on their website. 

For more information, please contact Lisa-Marie Stefaniw-Buhay at 204-786-9835 or be email at
l.stefaniw-buhay@uwinnipeg.ca

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The University of Winnipeg Professional, Applied and Continuing Education invites you to participate in an upcoming networking event for full-time Human Resource Management students - a Resumania. The students would value the opportunity to hear your experiences and expertise in the industry and the insight you would bring to this forum. 

Resumania is based on the speed-mentoring concept. It will provide the students with the opportunity to meet one-on-one with recognized HR professionals and get feedback on their resumes. Students will move round-robin across 20 stations, where they will have 6 minutes with each professional. The evening will end with a Mix & Mingle hors d'oeuvres networking hour. 

Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2015  
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Location: University of Winnipeg 2M70 (2nd floor, Manitoba Hall, Room 70, Main Campus) 
Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres to follow 

A small commitment of time would make a huge difference to the students, In a tight job market for new professionals, a strong resume can open doors, which might otherwise be closed to new graduates. 

If you are interested in participating, please contact Mekala Wickramasinghe at me.wickramasinghe@uwinnipeg.ca or by phone at (204) 982-1143

 

HRMAM is proud to announce that we have two new CHRPs in the province following the November Validation of Professional Experience reviews:

Julie Grand'Maison
Maria Christina Hidalgo 

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The following is a list of all our new CHRP candidates who passed the November 1, 2014 NKE exam:

Eileen Almodovar, Savita Bawa, Nicole Bay, Marc Begin, Trina Brule, Asta Derkach, Kelly Dyck, Darlene Folbert, Angela Green, Amy Guenther, Kaitlyn Heimbecker, Jocalyn Houghton, Temitope Ijilusi, Regiana Jequinto, Kristen Jones, Marc Lapointe, Edward Mah, Sunjeet Mankoo, Khushnara Marfatia, Kim Maxwell, Paulette McMurray, Chelsea Nault, Sarra Nazar, Brittany Oliver, Jeffrey Osato (HRMAM top scorer), Nicole Ritchie, Serena Roy, Randy Samsoondar, Kam Singh, Arianne Solis, Amy Spence, Jean Storey, Anna Urciuoli, Katrina Zado 

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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 January 15. 

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

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CHRP candidates must complete an Experience Assessment requirement to obtain their CHRP designation. 

The Experience Assessment requires CHRP candidates to demonstrate three or more years of professional experience in Human Resources within the past ten years. The Experience Assessments have been in effect since February 2013. The Validation of Professional Experience Committee will be offering an information session on how to effectively complete the Validation of Experience requirement and answer any questions you may have. This session would be worthwhile for any individual who is seeking or considering obtaining their CHRP designation. 

Date: March 10, 2015
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm 
Location: Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Avenue, Brandon 
Registration deadline is March 6, 2015

To register, click here. Registration is required as seating is limited.

 

HRMAM would like to congratulate two of our members, Michael Embury and Wade Miller on being included in the list of the 100 Most Fascinating Manitobans for 2014. Click here to see the full list. 

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The HRMAM office will be closed for the holidays starting at 1:00pm on Friday, December 19, 2014 and will reopen on January 5, 2015. There will be no weekly newsletters on December 25 and January 1. 

We wish all our members and their friends and family a joyous holiday season!

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Formerly known as the Excellence in Leadership Awards, the HR Excellence Awards are designed to showcase outstanding Human Resource achievements in Manitoba, honouring employers and individuals who are leaders in diversity, development, impact and innovation. 

The HR Excellence Awards include two types of awards - Business Excellence Awards and Professional Excellence Awards.  The Business Excellence Awards include eight categories which align with the key professional practices of Human Resource Professionals, while the four Professional Excellence Awards are designed to recognize specific individuals for their unique contributions.  

HRMAM encourages organizations and individuals to nominate themselves or others for an HR Excellence Award by submitting an application to the HRMAM office.  

Early Bird Nomination Deadline: December 31, 2014
By submitting your nomination(s) early, you will have an opportunity to win either a Dinner and a Movie at The MET or lunch for 10 at The MET.  

Do you have any questions about any of the award categories or the application process? Please contact: 

Laura Haines
Events, Sponsorship & Marketing Manager 
(204) 943-0882
lhaines@hrmam.org

For more information on the application process and the awards, please click here.

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Join the growing list of Manitoba's HR leaders to showcase your support of newcomers learning English so they can thrive in the workplace. Barrier Blast is a light-hearted HR language skills obstacle course in support of the Margaret Pidlaski Scholarship. Sign up your team today to put yourself in the shoes of your newcomer employees in a fun, professional obstacle course.  

Date: February 20, 2015
Time: 10:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Main Gallery, Manitoba Hydro Place
To register, click here or contact Kristin Cuma at 204-799-6086  

For more information click here

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How do you thank your employees for a job well done throughout the year without breaking the bank? Along with seasonal recruitment efforts, much of the number crunching this time of year revolves around holiday parties, year-end bonuses and salary increases. How can you pull off these "extras" while remaining on budget? Read more here

 

Ontario's Liberal government is working on its plans to create a provincial pension plan with mandatory contributions from workers and employers to mirror the CPP. The government will phase in the 1.9% contributions over a two year period starting in 2017. Low pension coverage in workplaces, and a large gap between suggested retirement savings and actual savings are the reasons for the implementation in order to ensure Ontarians are retiring with security they can rely on. Read more here

 

The South Carolina Supreme Court recently ruled that injuries incurred during a company kickball game must be covered under workers' comp. The employee responsible for organizing the event and 'impliedly required' to participate broke his tibia and fibula during the friendly game. Due to his role in the event the court ruled that his injuries would be covered after initially having his claim rejected. Read more here

 

What can you expect int he field of HR in the new year? Find out what the experts are forecasting for HR professionals in 2015. Read More Here

 

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