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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:

Due Diligence and Liability in the Workplace
by Safety Services Manitoba
Date: March 18, 2015
CPD Hours: 8
For more information or to register, click here

Incident Investigations in the Workplace
by Safety Services Manitoba
Date: March 24 & 25, 2015
CPD Hours: 16
For more information or to register, click here

2015 Accommodation Law Conference
by the Centre for Labour Management Development
Date: March 25 & 26, 2015
CPD Hours: 11
For more information or to register, click here

Click here for more course dates...


Ongoing Courses:

Understanding Episodic Disabilities 
by Canadian Working Group on HIV and Rehabilitation (CWGHR) 
CPD Hours: 15 

Managing Episodic Disabilities: Accommodations Best Practices
by Canadian Working Group on HIV and Rehabilitation (CWGHR) 
CPD Hours: 15 

Recruitment Training Series
by Purple Squirrel Talent Academy 
CPD Hours: 20

Workplace Mental Health Leadership TM certificate program 
by Morneau Shepell 
CPD Hours: 11.5

Coaching Skills Workshop
by Center for Management & Organization Effectiveness (CMOE)
CPD Hours: 14

Applied Strategic Thinking
by Center for Management & Organization Effectiveness (CMOE)
CPD Hours: 10.5

For more information on these courses, click here.


 
The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce and Modern Earth Web Design are presenting a new webinar series that will run live from 12:00 - 12:45pm every Wednesday. 
 
Minimizing Your Customs Compliance Risk
To remain competitive in today's business environment, many organizations find it necessary to source products from outside Canada. If not done correctly, importing goods can lead to unnecessary costs and delays. Learn how to set up an effective customers compliance process that can result in lower costs, fewer risks and greater consistency in your supply chain. 
Date: March 18, 2015
To register or learn more, click here  
 
How To Get More Customers in Your Door
As a retailer, driving foot traffic to your store may seem something of a lot art, but it's no less critical to the health of your business than it ever was. Get your front door swinging... learn how to attract customers, whether through innovative promotions, sales, ad campaigns or charity events.  
Date: March 18, 2015
To register or learn more, click here  


 

 

 
 
HRMAM's 2015 Legislative Review will be held on Wednesday, May 6th. This year's topics and presenters are:
  • Dave P. Negus, Labour and Employment Lawyer, Aikins Law - Overview of Human Resources Related Legislative Changes 
  • Heather Unger, Acting Manager of Investigations & Policy Development, Manitoba Human Rights Commission - Notable 2014 Human Rights Cases in Manitoba 
  • R. Reis Pagtakhan, Immigration Lawyer, Aikins Law - Immigration Law Updates
  • Shandra N. Czarnecki, Partner, Aikins Law - Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
  • Grant Mitchell, Q.C., Labour and Employment Lawyer, Taylor McCaffrey LLP - Review of Pertinent Labour Board and Arbitration Decisions
  • Jamie A. Jurczak, Labour and Employment Lawyer, Taylor McCaffrey LLP - Workplace Safety and Health Law
  • Jay Short, Manager, Special Investigations Unit, Manitoba Employment Standards - Employment Standards in 2015

Date: May 6, 2015
Time: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Location: Canad Inns Destination Centre Club Regent Casino Hotel, 1415 Regent Ave W
Cost:  Early Bird member - $295
          Early Bird Non-member - $345
Early Bird Registration Deadline: April 3, 2015

For more information or to register, click here
 

 

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.

Student ticket pricing available.                                                                                                   

Date: April 22, 2015
Time: 4:30 - 9:00pm
Location: The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre, 281 Donald Street, Winnipeg

Early Bird registration deadline: March 27, 2015

Click here for more information or to register
 
Click here to view Business Excellence Award Nominees
 
Click here to view Professional Excellence Award Nominees 

 

Join the movement to Rethink Motivation at the 2015 QNET Conference, where you will experience inspiring keynotes, educational sessions, an engaging panel plenary, informative exhibits and the opportunity to connect with more than 300 leaders and managers.



Datte: April 22, 2015
Location: Victoria Inn Hotel & Conference Centre
Cost: QNET Member Rate - $269      
Regular Rate - $309

For the Conference brochure, click here 

To register or learn more, click here


 
Does your wellness program need some reviving? Are you looking to set one up, but don't know where to get started? Does the program you currently have in place not seem to be engaging your employees? Take this half day workshop and go back to your workplace with renewed enthusiasm for the health and wellness of your employees!

Date: May 28, 2015
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Courtyard Marriott, James Richardson International Airport
Cost: Members - $95
         Non-members - $125

To register or learn more, click here 


 
Centre For Labour-Management Development (Canada) Inc.
Options for Success Inc.
MANITOBA INSTITUTE OF TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY
CPHR

HRMAM is seeking volunteers to assist with our booth at the Rotary Career Symposium on April 21 & 22. We are seeking members who have the CHRP designation, are currently CHRP Candidates or are planning on becoming CHRPs. Volunteers will be working alongside HRMAM staff to promote the CHRP as a career path to high school students.

Event Details
Shifts Available: April 21 - 9am - Noon, Noon - 3pm, 6 - 9pm
                           April 22 - 9am - Noon, Noon - 3pm
Location: RBC Convention Centre
*This opportunity qualifies for CPD hours for CHRPs*

If you would like additional information about the event, click here 

Interested in this opportunity? Email Lindsey Kruschel at lkruschel@hrmam.org. Please include which shift(s) you are available for.


 

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: April 7, 2015 
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm  
Location: St. Boniface Library
Registration deadline is April 6, 2015

To register, click here

Date: April 13, 2015 
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm  
Location: St. Boniface Library
Registration deadline is April 10, 2015 

To register, click here


 

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 May 15. 

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


 
Date: June 6, 2015
Cost: $325 (must be a member of HRMAM)

Registration deadline: April 7, 2015

For more information about becoming a CHRP, click here 
To register, click here


 

In Person

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 the examination. 

Dates: April 11 & 12, 2015
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm 
Location: Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park 
Cost: Member: $400 
Non-member: $460

Registration deadline: March 27, 2015

For more information or to register, click here

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


 
Manitoba START
Workers Compensation Board
Resolution Skills Centre
Member Matters

The Spring issue of HRmatters, the bi-annual magazine of HRMAM is coming out soon. If you would like to be included in the "Movers and Shakers" section in this upcoming issue, please email the following information to Lindsey Kruschel, Events & Marketing Coordinator to lkruschel@hrmam.org. Deadline for submissions is March 18.
Full Name
New Position Title
Company Name
Additional information you wish to share


 

HRMAM memberships expire on May 31, 2015. Renew early in order to prevent any interruptions to your membership. 

Renew your membership by April 30 and be entered in to win your 2015 HR & Leadership Conference registration for FREE! 

Click here to renew 


 

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. 

Deadline for submissions is March 27, 2015 

Presenter Proposal Guidelines
Submit a Proposal Online


 

The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) is now accepting applications for funding under the Research and Workplace Innovation Program for projects and knowledge transfer related to prevention of occupational injuries, diseases and return to work of injured or ill workers. A total of $1 million is available to fund qualified projects. 

RWIP projects are funded under three (3) streams:

  • Workpale Innovation 
  • Scientific Research 
  • Training and Education 
Closing dates for applications:

Notice of Intent (for scientific research applications) - March 23, 2015
Scientific Research Applications - May 11, 2015
Workplace Innovation Applications - June 22, 2015
Training and Education Applications - June 22, 2015 

Click here for more information  

 
In the news...

Fraud Prevention Month is an annual public awareness campaign held in march to assist Canadians in becoming familiar with fraud and learning how to prevent it. Read More Here

Fraud Prevention Tip
Ensure you have a Privacy Policy in place and that the personal information of your customers, clients and employees is secure, which will help prevent identity theft. - www.criminalfraud.com 

Use hashtag #FPM2015 to join the conversation.  

 
Winners of the American Psychological Association's Psychologically Healthy Workplaces Awards will be recognized this Saturday. See what the nation's top employers are doing for their staff. Read more here
 
Hear what what one recruiter's experience at a recent Job Fair taught her about messaging and the importance of having a clear message about what your company has to offer. Read more here
 
Job Board

POSITION TITLE COMPANY
Pension and Benefits Administrator Richardson International
Pension & Retirement Savings Plan Specialist Richardson International
Human Resources Generalist Bockstael Construction Limited
Volunteer Board Member Position West Central Community Program 
Corporate Recruiter Bison Transport

Click here for the Job Board

 
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