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12 CALENDAR JANUARY 2224 HRPA 2014 Annual Conference and Trade Show The Human Resources Professionals Association annual conference includes more than 160 sessions and more than 230 trade show exhibitors. This year's conference explores HR's role in fostering innovation, examining not only how HR identifies, develops and rewards innovators but also how HR can actively innovate — differentiating organizations to create change and success. Visit Canadian HR Reporter at the Thomson Reuters booth at the trade show. Presented by: Human Resources Professionals Association Location: Toronto Cost: Members with CHRP/SHRP $1,530; members $1,630; non-members $1,880 Tel: (416) 923-2324 ext. 345 Toll-free: (800) 661-5319 Web: www.hrpa.ca/2014 Email: swarren@hrpa.ca MARCH 30APRIL 2 2014 HRPS Global Conference With the theme "New Realities for the New Economy," this executivelevel program will provide the guidance and strategies required to keep an organization ahead of the curve. Conference programming will address such topics as talent acquisition and retention, global expansion and strategic planning that drives meaningful return on investment. Presented by: HR People & Strategy Location: La Jolla, Calif. Cost: $1,225 to $2,425 Toll-free: (888) 602-3270 Web: www.hrps.org Email: info@HRPS.org APRIL 12 Retail Human Resources Conference 2014 This two-day conference addresses the most current issues facing human resources professionals working in the retail industry. This two-day event is designed by retailers, for retailers, to offer them practical takeaways, a tool kit of fresh ideas to tackle today's challenges and excellent networking opportunities. Presented by: The Retail Council of Canada Location: Mississauga, Ont. Cost: Members $260 to $475; non-members $380 to $595 Tel: (888) 373-8245 Web: www.rcchrconference.ca Email: jchan@retailcouncil.org APRIL 910 2014 HRIA Conference The 2014 conference by the Human Resources Institute of Alberta will drive attendees to focus on exploring, setting and working towards the goals they wish to achieve, to connect with the individuals and suppliers available to help attain those goals January 13, 2014 CANADIAN HR REPORTER and to renew skills, thoughts and action plans for the workplace and beyond. Includes a trade show. Presented by: Human Resources Institute of Alberta Location: Calgary Cost: Members $800 to $900; non-members $900 to $1,000 Tel: (403) 541-8703 Toll-free: (800) 668-6125 ext. 103 Web: hriaconference.com Email: jchapman@hria.ca APRIL 1415 2014 Western Conference on Safety With more than 1,000 delegates, more than 25 sessions and a 70-plus-booth trade show, this is Western Canada's largest occupational health and safety event. It provides a blend of seminars aimed at everyone from the new safety committee member to the most experienced safety professional. Presented by: Pacific Safety Center Location: Vancouver Cost: $455 to $495 Tel: (604) 233-1842 Web: www.pacificsafetycenter. com/wcs14/ Email: registration@ pacificsafetycenter.com APRIL 1516 Fifth Annual Great Place to Work Conference A two-day learning and networking opportunity to hear the perspectives of CEOs and human resources and communications leaders on the linkages between people, workplace culture and organizational effectiveness. Presented by: Great Place to Work Institute Location: Toronto Cost: Workshop (April 15) $299 to $499; conference (April 16) $399 to $699 Tel: (866) 712-0630 Web: conference. greatplacetowork.ca Email: ca_contact@ greatplacetowork.com APRIL 1516 BC HRMA Conference & Trade Show 2014 The two-day conference by the British Columbia Human Resources Management Association features keynote presentations, peer-to-peer dialogues and an opportunity to earn continuing education credits. Keynote speakers include Shawn Achor, Dave Ulrich, Katty Kay and Chris Hadfield. Presented by: British Columbia Human Resources Management Association Location: Vancouver Cost: Members $900 to $1,200; non-members $1,100 to $1,400 Tel: (604) 684-6941 Toll-free: (800) 665-1961 ext. 114 Web: www.bchrma.org/ conference Email: conreg@bchrma.org APRIL 2830 2014 SHRM Talent Management Conference and Exposition Provides attendees with all the tools, resources, innovations and solutions to move their human capital strategies to the next level. Sessions will cover topics such as social media, mobile and online technologies, employee engagement, flexibility, leadership and metrics. Presented by: Society for Human Resource Management Location: Nashville, Tenn. Cost: Members US$1,005 to US$1,345; non-members US$1,275 to US$1,615 Tel: (703) 548-3440 Web: conferences.shrm.org/ talent-conference Email: prodev@shrm.org APRIL 2930 Partners in Prevention 2014 The event brings together more than 4,500 health and safety professionals for networking, education and knowledgesharing. Features more than 60 interactive sessions, workshops and professional development courses, a trade show with 400plus exhibitors and feature areas. Presented by: Health & Safety Ontario Location: Mississauga, Ont. Cost: $599 to $699 Tel: (905) 614-1400 Toll-free: (877) 494-9777 Web: www.PartnersinPrevention Conference.com Email: conference@wsps.ca MAY 47 ASTD 2014 International Conference and Exposition This annual conference brings together more than 9,000 people from around the world. Each aspect of the training and development industry is covered for every level of practitioner, from CEO to specialist, from dean to student. The ASTD 2014 Education Program comprises more than 240 sessions in eight content tracks and three industry tracks. Topics include: e-learning, narrowing skills gaps, innovations in design and globalization and localization. Presented by: American Society for Training and Development Location: Washington, D.C. Cost: Members US$1,200 to US$1,800; non-members US$1,500 to US$2,100 Tel: (703) 683-8100 Toll-free: (800) 628-2783 Web: www.astdconference.org Email: customercare@astd.org MAY 1921 Total Rewards 2014 Conference & Exhibition An event for compensation, sales compensation, executive compensation, benefits and worklife professionals to network with peers, learn from top thoughtleaders and find solutions to the total rewards issues. Group discussions will call out where the profession has been, where it is now and where trends show it is going. Features a trade show with more than 100 exhibitors. Presented by: WorldatWork Location: Dallas, Texas Cost: Members US$1,495 to US$1,695; non-members US$2,310 Tel: (480) 922-2020 Toll-free: (877) 951-9191 Web: www.worldatwork.org/ totalrewards2014/ Email: customerrelations@worldat work.org MAY 2426 Annual Conference of the Canadian Industrial Relations Association CIRA 2014 will be hosted in conjunction with the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences. The theme "Borders Without Boundaries" offers an opportunity to reflect on the importance of breaking down boundaries in the field due to several factors, including the interdisciplinary nature of theory and research, the increasing importance of knowledge transfer between scholars and practitioners and the pluralistic nature of industrial relations in recognizing the legitimate interests of all stakeholders to the employment relationship. Presented by: Canadian Industrial Relations Association Location: St. Catharines, Ont. Cost: To be determined Tel: (418) 656-2468 Web: www.cira-acri.ca/en/about/ Email: acri-cira@rlt.ulaval.ca MAY 2528 2014 CACEE National Conference This four-day conference will bring together more than 200 employers, career services professionals and co-op educators from across Canada. This year's program will embrace the theme of "Tomorrow, Starts Here," bringing attendees innovative, forward-thinking ideas and topics that will not only start enlightening conversations but allow attendees to take this knowledge back home with them. Presented by: The Canadian Association of Career Educators & Employers Location: St. John's, N.L. Cost: Members $699 to $749; non-members $849 to $899 Toll-free: (866) 922-3303 Web: cacee.com/cgi/page.cgi?_ id=235&evt=481 Email: caitlint@cacee.com MAY 2628 CPBI Forum 2014 Bringing together CPBI members from Canada and the United States for learning and networking, the event features discussions on the global challenges the industry Find your next HR superstar on HireAuthority Be the best. Get the best. > More features for job seekers > More power for employers www.HireAuthorityCanada.com faces and Canada's role in creating solutions that work. Under the theme "Practical Solutions for a Turbulent World," the conference provides an opportunity to connect and learn from the best minds in the industry, exchange ideas, discover new trends and examine practical, proven solutions. Presented by: Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute Location: Boston Cost: Members $995 to $1,200; non-members $1,400 to $1,550 Tel: (514) 288-1222 ext. 23 Web: www.cpbi-icra.ca/en/page. ch2?uid=Programs Email: info@cpbi-icra.ca MAY 2728 Canadian Public Sector Pensions and Benefits Conference Provides an opportunity to learn first-hand from industry experts, who will address the latest issues facing public sector plans today. The program focuses on a wide range of issues, including plan design, cost-containment and communication strategies. Presented by: International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Location: Ottawa Cost: Members $1,155 to $1,355; non-members $1,355 to $1,555 Toll-free: (888) 334-3327 Web: www.ifebp.org/Education/ Schedule/1467cdnpublicsector. htm Email: edreg@ifebp.org MAY 2830 Acsess 2014 Annual Conference An opportunity for professionals in staffing services, permanent placement and professional search to meet with industry leaders. Presented by: Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services Location: Banff, Alta. Cost: To be determined Tel: (905) 826-6869 Toll-free: (888) 232-4962 Web: www.acsess.org/ABOUT/ home.asp Email: acsess@acsess.org JUNE 14 2014 HRMS Strategies Conference and Technology Expo IHRIM's annual conference is a four-day event that includes networking activities to allow participants to share ideas with industry leaders and professional colleagues from around the world. Includes a trade show. Presented by: International Association for Human Resource Information Management Location: Anaheim, Calif. Cost: Members US$935 to US$1,255; non-members US$1,195 to US$1,520 Tel: (800) 804-3983 ext. 1 Web: www.ihrim.org/ Events/2014Spring/Index.htm Email: conference14@ihrim.org

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