Canadian HR Reporter

February 24, 2014

Canadian HR Reporter is the national journal of human resource management. It features the latest workplace news, HR best practices, employment law commentary and tools and tips for employers to get the most out of their workforce.

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CANADIAN HR REPORTER CANADIAN HR REPORTER February 24, 2014 February 24, 2014 CALENDAR CALENDAR 21 21 MARCH 18 19 Workplace Investigations Learn to plan and manage investigations, protect assets and deal with fraud. Includes examples from leading Canadian corporations. Presented by: Federated Press Location: Toronto Cost: $1,975 Tel.: (800) 363-0722 ext. 221 Email: Danielle_delannoy@ federatedpress.com Web: www.federatedpress.com MARCH 18 20 Advanced Human Resources Designed for mid-career human resources and labour relations professionals. Provides an understanding of HR's role in building sustainable organizational capabilities, skills to build personal and departmental credibility, organizational diagnostics, a proactive approach to people management and more. Presented by: Queen's IRC Location: Ottawa Cost: $3,495 Tel.: (888) 858-7838 Email: irc@queensu.ca Web: irc.queensu.ca MARCH 19 Building Teams Designed to coach managers in effective team leadership and teach them how to transform their groups into a high-performing teams. Participants will practice their new skills by developing an action plan for their teams. Presented by: Human Resources Professionals Association Location: Toronto Cost: Member $475; non-member $525 Tel.: (800) 387-1311 Email: info@hrpa.ca Web: www.hrpa.ca MARCH 25 26 Managing Your Duty to Accommodate Topics include the latest developments in case law, practical strategies for accommodating stress and mental health, skills for having difficult conversations with employees, case management strategies, helping managers understand duty to accommodate, assisting them with implementing accommodation plans, improving communication with employees' doctors and requirements for aging employees. Receive 10 per cent off published rates by quoting discount code: 1104-HRReporter. Presented by: INFONEX Location: Ottawa Cost: $2,199 Tel.: (800) 474-4829 ext. 285 Email: ctucker@infonex.ca Web: www.infonex.ca APRIL 1 2 Retail Human Resources Conference A human resources conference designed by retailers, for retailers, to offer practical takeaways, a tool kit of fresh ideas to tackle today's challenges and excellent networking opportunities. Addresses the most current issues facing HR professionals working in the retail industry. Presented by: The Retail Council of Canada Location: Mississauga, Ont. Cost: Member $475; non-member $595 Tel.: (888) 373-8245 Email: jchan@retailcouncil.org Web: www.rcchrconference.ca APRIL 8 Respect in Action: For High Functioning Teams This workshop focuses on organizational performance by developing self-awareness, relational competencies and leadership attributes. Proactively prevent or address team challenges, conflicts and dysfunction. Learn the knowledge, skills, attitudes and resources needed to design a positive and productive culture. Presented by: BC Human Resources Management Association Location: Victoria Cost: Member $240; non-member $355 Tel.: (250) 479-4235 Email: registration@bchrma.org. Web: www.bchrma.org APRIL 9 IPM Halifax One Day Conference Sessions include critical issues in employment law, time management, engagement and energized employees, and moral leadership. Presented by: IPM - Institute of Professional Management Location: Halifax Cost: Member $119; non-member $139 Tel.: (888) 441-0000 Email: info@workplace.ca Web: www.workplace.ca APRIL 9 10 HRIA Annual Conference and Trade Show The 2014 conference 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 and to renew skills, thoughts and action plans for the workplace and beyond. Visit Canadian HR Reporter at our Thomson Reuters booth. Presented by: Human Resources Institute of Alberta Location: Calgary Cost: Member $900; non-member $1,000 Tel.: (403) 541-8703 Email: jchapman@hria.ca Web: www.hriaconference.com APRIL 9 11 Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association Spring Workshop Sessions are varied and cover topical issues that challenge HR professionals. This three-day event includes a free half-day workshop on April 9. Presented by: Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association Location: Niagara Falls, Ont. Cost: Member $399; non-member $499 Tel.: (705) 538-0176 Email: customerservice@omhra. on.ca Web: www.omhra.ca APRIL 10 Employment Standards This seminar is a comprehensive introduction to the standards of employment across the country. Ideal for payroll professionals who need to ensure they are complying with the employment standards requirements in multiple jurisdictions, human resources and office managers, and other business professionals who want an in-depth knowledge of employment standards as they relate to payroll. Presented by: Canadian Payroll Association Location: Kelowna, B.C. Cost: Member $399; non-member $649 Tel.: (800) 387-4693 ext. 128 Email: kristina.bruce@payroll.ca Web: www.payroll.ca APRIL 10 West ern Conference on Safety With more than 25 sessions and a 70-plus booth trade show, the one-day event provides a blend of seminars aimed at everyone from the new safety committee member to the most experienced safety professional. Visit Canadian HR Reporter and Canadian Occupational Safety magazines at our Thomson Reuters booth. Presented by: Pacific Safety Center Location: Vancouver Cost: $495 Tel.: (604) 233-1842 Email: registration@ pacificsafetycenter.com Web: www.pacificsafetycenter. com/wcs14/ WEBINAR SERIES Paul Boston HOW TO CAPITALIZE ON FAILURE IN A HUMAN PERFORMANCE ORGANIZATION Is Failure Really an F-word? Setbacks can actually be opportunities for improvement Webinar Speaker: Paul Boston, Actus Performance Inc. DATE: MAR. 11, 2014 TIME: 12 – 1 PM ET READY, SET, INNOVATE Get excited by innovation and the role it can play in your workplace culture and business Webinar Speaker: Arupa Tesolin, Learning Paths International DATE: MAR. 27, 2014 TIME: 12 – 1 PM ET Arupa Tesolin THE CANADA LABOUR CODE: A PRIMER FOR FEDERALLY REGULATED EMPLOYERS Federally regulated businesses must follow different employment standards than those under provincial jurisdiction. Learn the fi ner points of compliance under federal employment standards legislation Webinar Speakers: Tom Gorsky and Jennifer Hodgins, Sherrard Kuzz LLP DATE: APR. 10, 2014 TIME: 12 – 1 PM ET DUTY TO ACCOMMODATE: DOING THE RIGHT THING, AT THE RIGHT TIME, THE RIGHT WAY, FOR THE RIGHT REASONS Find out from the Canadian Human Rights Commission how far the duty to accommodate extends and what is required of everyone involved Webinar Speaker: Catherine Pretty, Canadian Human Rights Commission DATE: ON-DEMAND Catherine Pretty Tom Gorsky Just $69 plus applicable taxes. | To register visit: http://cpdcentre.ca/hrreporter/ ADVERTISING INDEX ASSOCIATIONS ASSOCIATIONS Human Resources Institute of Alberta www.HRIAConference.com/ Saving_the_App .................................. pg. 5 BENEFITS BENEFITS CAREpath - The Cancer Assistance Program www.carepath.ca .................................. pg. 6 EMPLOYMENT LAW EMPLOYMENT LAW Emond Harnden LLP www.ehlaw.ca ..................................... pg. 14 KPMG Law LLP www.kpmg.ca/law .............................. pg. 11 Sherrard Kuzz LLP www.sherrardkuzz.com ......................... pg. 2 HR CAREER DEVELOPMENT HR CAREER DEVELOPMENT Canadian HR Press www.eCornell.ca ........................................pgs. 1 www.earningthroughlearning.com ......... pg. 4 www.canadianhrpress.ca .................... pg. 10 Human Resources Professionals Association www.HRPA.ca/HRlearning ..................... pg. 19 RECOGNITION RECOGNITION Venngo Inc. www.venngo.com/perks ....................... pg. 3 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Brock University www.brocku.ca/education/ futurestudents/adulted ...................... pg. 20 Human Resources Professionals Association www.HRPA.ca/HRlearning ..................... pg. 19 Industrial Relations Centre- Queen's University www.irc.queensu.ca ............................ pg. 24 Queen's University - School of Policy Studies www.queensu.ca/sps ......................... pg. 18 BROWSE hundreds more HR- related events online at: Hosting an event? 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