| April 30, 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
HRMAM invites you and your team to participate in our 2015 Annual Golf Classic. Whether you're just beginning or well-established in the sport, take this opportunity to network with other HR professionals.
Date: June 18, 2015
Time: 11:00AM - 8:00PM
Location: Breezy Bend Country Club
Cost: Individuals - $145
Group of Four - $580
To register or learn more, click here
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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
Cost: Member - $345
Non-members - $395
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2015
For more information or to register, click here
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HRMAM will be hosting a Spring Mix & Mingle to bring together our members for a casual evening of networking.
Date: May 7, 2015
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Location: Radisson Hotel Downtown, Winnipeg
Cost: FREE for members; Members may bring non-members for a fee of $20. Registration is required for all attendees.
Exhibitor booths available. Contact Laura Haines for more information.
Registration Deadline: May 4, 2015.
For more information or to register, click here
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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, Winnipeg Airport
Cost: Members - $95
Non-members - $125
Registration Deadline: May 25, 2015.
To register or learn more, click here
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Topics will include:
- Changes to rules for temporary workers, skilled immigrants and Manitoba provincial nominees over the past year
- Defining and identifying Culture, the Newcomer experience, cultural differences, adaptation and integration
- Cross-cultural communications and workplace relationships
Date: May 28, 2015
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave, Brandon
Cost: Members - $120
Non-members - $135
Registration Deadline: May 22, 2015
For more information or to register, click here
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CPHR
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
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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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Member Matters
Monsanto Canada Inc. was recently recognized by Great Place to Work ® Institute Canada as:
No. 25 - Best Workplaces in Canada: Large and Multinational
No. 5 - Best Workplaces in Canada: Women
Brett Chestley is now the Regional Sales Manager, Western Canada at Cornerstone OnDemand.
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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!
Already renewed your membership?
Complete the 2014-2015 membership survey to tell us about your experience as a member last year and be entered in to a separate draw to win your 2015 HR & Leadership Conference registration for FREE! Click here to begin survey
Click here to renew
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The 2015 HRMAM HR & Leadership Conference will be held on October 27 & 28, 2015 at the RBC Convention Centre.
Becoming a sponsor and/or exhibitor at this event is your opportunity to showcase your commitment to the Human Resources profession, to significantly increase your visibility to this key group of professionals and business leaders and to network and engage those who make a difference every day.
For more information on sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, click here
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The University of Winnipeg's Co-operative Education Program is seeking job postings for the Spring term. If you have a position you are looking to fill from May-August in one of the following areas consider becoming involved:
- Marketing
- International Business
- Accounting
- Business and Administration
- Information Systems
- Applied Computer Science
Click here for information
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In the news...
Recent research findings suggest that young people between the ages of 15 and 24 are at the most risk for experiencing mood disorders. As the summer months approach and you find your company hiring employees that fall into this demographic, this is a great opportunity to review the mental health programs and strategies you have in place to promote the health of your employees. Read More Here
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Does your workplace need group therapy? If the actions of you and your colleagues are promoting an unhealthy lifestyle read on to find out four simple things you can change to make a difference in your health, happiness and productivity. Read more here
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It is not new news that expanding your network of contacts is the best way to get ahead, but every once in a while we need a reminder of how to do this effectively. Read more here
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A recent study found that companies pay less for acquisitions when there is a diversity in gender representation at the boardroom table. An increase in females seems to result in the increased use of advisors, saving money during mergers and acquisitions. Read More Here
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