| September 10, 2015
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Learn & Connect
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CPHR
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Member Matters
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In the news...
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Job Board
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Learn & Connect
You are invited to join local HR Professionals at a Round Table Discussion. The goal for this event is to glean from each other's knowledge and experience.
Date: September 17, 2015
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Smitty's Restaurant, Winkler
Cost: FREE
To register, click here
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The Westman Chapter invites you to a complimentary come and go evening to kick off the 2015-2016 year. We look forward to some great networking and an opportunity to share information with you about our upcoming events. HRMAM CEO will also be providing an update from the association on current and future events within HRMAM over wine, non-alcoholic beverages and appetizers.
We look forward to continuing to build on the great network of professionals in the Westman area and to provide a way for all of us to stay or become connected.
Date: September 24, 2015
Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm
Location: Remington's (The Town Centre), Brandon
Cost: FREE
To register, click here
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This session will explore the issue and scope of substance abuse in the workplace. Participants will also investigate the roles, responsibilities and duties of employers when assisting employees with substance abuse problems. Participants will finally look at tools and strategies to help them accommodate the substance abusing employee and help them assure a successful return to work.
September 30, 2015 SOLD OUT
*NEW*
Date: September 29, 2015
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Canad Inns Polo Park, Winnipeg
Cost: Members - $95 + GST
Non-members - $125 + GST
Registration Deadline: September 25, 2015
For more information or to register, click here
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presented by People First HR Services
The 2015 HRMAM conference theme 'Evolve/Involve' reflects the relationship between the evolution of organizations and the involvement of people. As workplaces increasingly strive to be relevant and meaningful for their customers, clients and stakeholders, - involving people in decision making, problem solving and goal setting becomes more critical than ever before.
Keynotes:
Christine Cashen - Stop Global Whining
Sunjay Nath - The 10-80-10 Principle
Dan Pontefract - How to Create an Engaged and Connected Organization
Beth Bell - Taking Your Selfie to the Next Level
Individual keynote tickets now available!
Join us for the 2015 HR & Leadership Conference and leave feeling revived and inspired to take your organization to new heights!
Dates: October 27 & 28, 2015
Location: RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg
Cost: Members $700 + GST
Non-members $750 + GST
Group of 4 or more $675 + GST per person
For more information or to register, click here
Exhibitor Booths
A few spaces remain for exhibitor booths at the Tradeshow. Register before it's too late. First come, first served.
Click here for more information
Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering during the conference please contact Lindsey Kruschel at lkruschel@hrmam.org
Please indicate your availability in your email.
The following shifts are available:
Tuesday, October 27 - morning, afternoon or all day
Wednesday, October 28 - morning, afternoon or all day
Duties include assisting at the registration desk, greeting delegates, providing directions and assistance to delegates and monitoring concurrent sessions and keynotes.
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IBM has executed a significant HR Transformation over the last 10 years. Beth Bell, Partner, IBM Global Business Services, will cover the highlights of this transformation and include specific discussion on IBM's lessons learned, point of view on attracting, hiring and engaging talent in 2015, adapting to the millennial generation and key insights from some recent IBM global HR studies.
This year, we will be holding our popular Executive Forum in conjunction with our Human Resource & Leadership Conference 2015. The Conference, taking place October 27 & 28 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, is our signature professional development and networking event. Combining the conference with our Executive Forum will allow us to bring together HR professionals of all backgrounds while targeting professional development to your interests and needs.
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Time: 4:30-8:00PM
Location: RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg - in conjunction with the HR & Leadership Conference
Cost: Members - $125 + GST
Non-Members - $150 + GST
*Attending the conference? Get $25 off your registration for the Executive Forum!
Registration Deadline: October 22, 2015
For more information or to register, click here
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Safety for the HR Professional was a popular event in its first year on our PD calendar in 2014 and it is back in 2015!
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How to Create Accountability & Confidence: Your HR Toolkit to Stop Workplace Bullying and Disruptive Behaviours
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Why do smart people fail? Why do technically brilliant individuals have trouble managing others and collaborating on a team? What they lack is a critical level of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and the ability to manage theirs and others emotions when they are under pressure.
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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.
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CPHR
Online
HRMAM has partnered with Captus Press Inc. to offer an online prep course for the NKE.
Course includes:
- 29 hours of multimedia instruction
- A diagnostic test to help you set up a study plan
- 4 complete practice exams
- A content expert available to answer all your questions and a discussion board
Cost: $295 + GST
For more information or to register, click here
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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 September 15.
For more information on the Validation of Professional Experience Assessment please click here
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Member Matters
The HRMAM Board of Directors invites you to attend the 2015 Annual General Meeting.
Date: Septemer 23, 2015
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown, 288 Portage Ave
Register here. Registration deadline is September 18, 2015.
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HRMAM is now accepting applications for volunteers to sit on the following Board Committees for 2015-2016:
- Audit Committee
- Professional Standards Committee
- Professional Conduct Committee
- Awards Committee
- Membership Committee
- Self-Regulation Steering Committee
Click here for more information on each committee and how to apply
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You are invited to attend a Networking Night at The University of Winnipeg on Tuesday, September 22nd from 5-7pm in the Richardson College for the Environment Atrium, 599 Portage Ave.
This is an excellent opportunity for your organization to network with current students and Alumni of The University of Winnipeg.
There will be appetizers and a cash bar. It is a free event.
If you or your organization is interested in attending, please RSVP to Jessica Adkin (je.adkin@uwinnipeg.ca) by September 18th.
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In the news...
Recent research in the US suggests that HR departments are hiring an increasing number of boomerang employees (former employees). Familiarity with an organization's culture as well as less investment in training were cited as the main reasons for engaging in this practice. Read more here
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6 small things you can incorporate into your day to help you take the breaks your body deserves from the stresses of working in an office environment. Read more here
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Is the time and effort spent utilizing big data in the recruiting process worth it? Read more here
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A little humour for your afternoon. Check out these 25 resume finds. Read More Here
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Job Board
| POSITION TITLE |
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| Payroll Manager |
David Aplin Group |
| Sr. Manager of Human Resources for Corporate (Canada) |
Kitchen Craft |
| Recruitment Coordinator |
People First HR Services |
| Talent Acquisition Specialist |
Manitoba Public Insurance |
| Employee Relations Specialist |
Actionmarguerite |
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