Canadian HR Reporter

March 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 March 24, 2014 March 24, 2014 CALENDAR CALENDAR 25 25 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 8 9 Ignite Business Event (iBE) Expo The iBE Expo is a show for those who co-ordinate events, conferences and incentive travel recognition programs. iBE Expo access is free to all planners, plus receive complimentary tickets to sessions when you book one-on- one appointments with exhibitors. Connect with tourism and event industry suppliers, experience zones that stimulate creativity and find inspiration through high- profile speakers. Presented by: Ignite Magazine Location: Toronto Cost: Free Tel.: (647) 637-9952 Email: melaya@ignitemag.ca Web: www.ignitemag.ca 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 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 APRIL 23 25 Linking HR Strategy to Business Strategy Designed for HR professionals with at least three years' experience managing an HR department or functional specialty. Learn to quantify outcomes and connect them to business goals, sequence presentations to gain sponsorship for HR initiatives, develop allies within the senior business team and more. Presented by: Queens University IRC Location: Toronto Cost: $3,495 Tel.: (888) 858-7838 Email: irc@queensu.ca Web: irc.queensu.ca APRIL 29 SCNetwork 35th Anniversary Conference A full-day conference to mark this milestone anniversary for the Strategic Capability Network, a member-based organization founded by business leaders for business leaders. Features a lineup of speakers with sessions including: the leader as a thinker; the leader as a strategist; the leader as a coach; and the leader as a change agent. Presented by: Strategic Capability Network Location: Toronto Cost: Free for SCNetwork members. (Only members may attend, see www.scnetwork.ca for membership details.) Tel.: (416) 979-0114 Web: www.scnetwork.ca/events APRIL 29 30 Partners in Prevention The event brings together more than 4,500 health and safety professionals for networking, education and knowledge-sharing. Features more than 60 interactive sessions, workshops and professional development courses, including a panel featuring best practices from winners of Canada's Safest Employers Awards. The trade show includes more than 400 exhibitors; visit Canadian HR Reporter and Canadian Occupational Safety magazines at our Thomson Reuters booth. Presented by: Workplace Safety & Prevention Services Location: Mississauga, Ont. Cost: $699 Tel.: (905) 614-1400 Email: conference@wsps.ca Web: www. PartnersinPreventionConference. com APRIL 29 30 A Complete Guide to Employment Law This seminar's interactive format will provide discussion and exploration of the most pressing legal issues surrounding employee relations and the workplace. Learning objectives include pre- employment considerations, from applications and interviews to restrictive covenants, the employment relationship from contracts to discipline and dismissal, damages and practical considerations such as behaviour that may constitute just cause. Presented by: Human Resources Professionals Association Location: Toronto Cost: Member $745.00; non- member Cost: $1,045 Tel.: (800) 387-1311 Email: info@hrpa.ca Web: www.hrpa.ca WEBINAR SERIES Arupa Tesolin IGNITING THE INNOVATION SPARK IN YOUR ORGANIZATION Get excited by innovation and the role it can play in your workplace culture and business Presenter: Arupa Tesolin, Intuita DATE: MAR. 27, 2014 TIME: 12 – 1 PM ET COST: $69 + TAXES ENGAGE YOUR EMPLOYEES AND BECOME AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE WITH RECOGNIZED HR BEST PRACTICES Includes a free one year subscription to Carswell's HR Audit Toolkit Presenters: Brian Kreissl, Yaseen Hemeda and Jayne Jackson, Carswell, a Thomson Reuters business DATE: APR. 3, 2014 TIME: 12 – 1 PM ET COST: $95 + TAXES Brian Kreissl 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 Presenters: Tom Gorsky and Jennifer Hodgins, Sherrard Kuzz LLP DATE: APR. 10, 2014 TIME: 12 – 1 PM ET COST: $69 + TAXES THE NEXT GEN LEARNING ORGANIZATION Find the optimal training approach for your organization's employees Presenter: Arupa Tesolin, Intuita DATE: APR. 16, 2014 TIME: 12 – 1 PM ET COST: $69 + TAXES Arupa Tesolin Tom Gorsky To register visit: http://cpdcentre.ca/hrreporter ADVERTISING INDEX ASSOCIATIONS ASSOCIATIONS Human Resources Institute of Alberta www.HRIAConference.com/ Saving_the_App ................................ pg. 15 Strategic Capability Network www.scnetwork.com ........................... pg. 24 BENEFITS BENEFITS CAREpath - The Cancer Assistance Program www.carepath.ca .................................. pg. 9 COMPENSATION COMPENSATION The Resource Corporation www.resourcecorporation.com .............. pg. 2 EMPLOYMENT LAW EMPLOYMENT LAW Rubin Thomlinson LLP www.rubinthomlinson.com.................. pg. 20 HR CAREER DEVELOPMENT HR CAREER DEVELOPMENT Canadian HR Press www.ecornell.ca ................................... pg. 1 www.earningthroughlearning.com ......... pg. 4 www.canadianhrpress.ca ...................... pg. 6 Human Resources Professionals Association www.HRPA.CA/PLANYOURPD ............... pg. 21 HR TECHNOLOGY HR TECHNOLOGY Laird & Greer Mgmt Consultants www.lairdandgreer.com ...................... pg. 19 RECOGNITION RECOGNITION Venngo Inc. www.venngo.com/perks ..................... pg. 28 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Ashton College www.ashtoncollege.com .......................... pg. 12 Brock University www.brocku.ca/ education/futurestudents/adulted ........... pg. 3 CFA Society Toronto www.cfatoronto.ca ..................................... pg. 2 Human Resources Professionals Association www.HRPA.CA/PLANYOURPD ............... pg. 21 Industrial Relations Centre- Queen's University www.irc.queensu.ca ................................... pg. 7 IPM - Institute of Professional Management www.workplace.ca/hr-reporter.html ........ pg. 22 McGill Executive Institute www.executive@mcgill.ca .......................... pg. 1 The Niagara Institute www.NiagaraInstitute.com ......................... pg. 8 Toronto District School Board www.next-steps.ca ..................................... pg. 5 CALENDAR OF EVENTS BROWSE hundreds more HR-related events online at: Hosting an event? 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