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CANADIAN HR REPORTER CANADIAN HR REPORTER April 21, 2014 April 21, 2014 CALENDAR CALENDAR 21 21 MAY 4 7 ASTD 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 conference includes more than 240 sessions. Presented by: American Society for Training and Development Location: Washington, D.C. Cost: Member $1,800; non-member $2,100 Tel.: (800) 628-2783 Email: customercare@astd.org Web: www.astdconference.org MAY 9 HR Fundamentals for the Payroll Professional As the role of payroll professionals continues to grow and evolve in organizations, a higher level of responsibility for human resources issues is expected. This interactive seminar is designed for payroll professionals who want to build their HR skills toolkit. Presented by: Canadian Payroll Association Location: Moncton, N.B. Cost: Member $399; non-member $649 Tel.: (800) 387-4693 ext. 128 Email: kristina.bruce@payroll.ca Web: www.payroll.ca MAY 24 26 Annual Conference of the Canadian Industrial Relations Association The conference takes the theme "Borders Without Boundaries," looking at 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: Member $150; non-member $300 Tel.: (418) 656-2468 Email: acri-cira@rlt.ulaval.ca Web: www.cira-acri.ca MAY 25 29 Labour Arbitration Skills Leading advocates and arbitrators coach participants through the preparation and presentation of a challenging arbitration case. Learn how to prepare effectively for hearings, assess the opponent's case, make opening and closing statements, examine and cross- examine effectively, tender evidence and object to evidence. Includes preparing and presenting a mock arbitration. Presented by: Queens University IRC Location: Kingston, Ont. Cost: $4,995 Tel.: (888) 858-7838 Email: irc@queensu.ca Web: irc.queensu.ca MAY 26 28 CPBI Forum 2014 The forum features discussions on the global challenges the pension and benefits industry 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 leading experts, exchange ideas, discover new trends and examine practical, proven solutions. Presented by: Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute Location: Boston Cost: Member $1,200; non-member $1,550 Tel.: (514) 288-1222 ext. 23 Email: info@cpbi-icra.ca Web: www.cpbi-icra.ca MAY 27 28 Canadian Public Sector Pensions and Benefits Conference This two-day conference provides an opportunity to learn first-hand from industry experts who will address the latest issues facing public sector pension and benefit 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: Member $1,355; non-member $1,555 Tel.: (888) 334-3327 Email: edreg@ifebp.org Web: www.ifebp.org MAY 28 30 ACSESS Annual Conference This annual three-day conference provides an opportunity for professionals in staffing services, permanent placement and professional search to meet and network with industry leaders. Sessions include implementable best practices, techniques and methodologies for all staffing professionals. Presented by: Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services Location: Banff, Alta. Cost: Member $985; non-member $1,185 Tel.: (905) 826-6869 Email: acsess@acsess.org Web: www.acess.org JUNE 3 5 Women & Leadership In this three-day conference, top-ranking women executives share career and leadership tips. Discover strategies to guarantee professional advancement while achieving greater work- life balance, build professional confidence by enhancing key leadership skills and techniques, and learn the leadership competencies needed to succeed in today's workplace. Presented by: Federated Press Location: Toronto Cost: $1,975 Tel.: (800) 363-0722 ext. 221 Email: Danielle_delannoy@ federatedpress.com Web: www.federatedpress.com JUNE 4 6 Training and Development Symposium Topics at the three-day conference include building an integrated leadership development program, e-learning, addressing business needs with technology, mobile training, knowledge transfer, pre- and post-learning, training design and more. Presented by: Canadian Society for Training and Development Location: Calgary Cost: Member $699; non-member $899 Tel.: (866) 257-4275 ext. 26 Email: symposium@cstd.ca Web: www.cstd.ca/symposium JUNE 10 Productivity-Time Management A highly interactive workshop. An individual profile is done ahead of time providing an overview of personal productivity and time thieves and strengths. Learn habits that are key to good time management, how to improve productivity and how to prepare action plans. Presented by: WATMEC Location: Cambridge, Ont. Cost: $395 Tel.: (800) 265-9726 Email: watmec@watmec.com Web: www.watmec.com JUNE 12 13 Atlantic Canada Construction Labour & Employee Relations Forum The two-day forum brings together key stakeholders to explore the issues and topics essential to re-engaging Atlantic Canada's workforce. Through keynote speeches and several interactive panel discussions, this conference will explore the human resources and labour relations issues that are key to completing several mega- projects on the horizon. Includes case law updates, best practices. Presented by: Insight Information Location: St. John's Cost: $1,875 Tel.: (416) 777-2020 Email: cs@alm.com Web: www.insightinfo.com WEBINAR SERIES Krista Siedlak DAMAGE CONTROL: REPAIRING A WORKPLACE AFTER A FINDING OF HARASSMENT Learn how to deal with the lasting after-effects that harassment and bullying can have on a workplace environment Presenter: Krista Siedlak, Bernardi Human Resource Law LLP DATE: MAY 8, 2014 TIME: 12 – 1 PM EDT THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR — ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD Using independent contractors has its benefi ts for employers. Know how to manage the legal risk that comes with this practice so your organization can take full advantage Presenters: Lisa Bolton and Diane Laranja, Sherrard Kuzz LLP DATE: MAY 27, 2014 TIME: 12 – 1 PM EDT MANAGING THE SANDWICH GENERATION, WHEN BLT MEANS "BALANCING LEGAL TROUBLE" Learn practical strategies for managing the complicated legal issues that come with both an aging population and increased family obligations for employees Presenter: Patrizia Piccolo, Rubin Thomlinson LLP DATE: APR. 29, 2014 TIME: 12 – 1 PM EDT HOW TO CAPITALIZE ON FAILURE IN A HUMAN PERFORMANCE ORGANIZATION Is Failure Really an F-word? Setbacks can actually be opportunities for improvement Presenter: Paul Boston, Actus Performance Inc DATE: MAY 6, 2014 TIME: 12 – 1 PM EDT Paul Boston Lisa Bolton Patrizia Piccolo Just $69 plus applicable taxes | To register visit: http://cpdcentre.ca/hrreporter ADVERTISING INDEX BENEFITS BENEFITS CAREpath - The Cancer Assistance Program www.carepath.ca ................................ pg. 16 Sun Life Financial www.sunlife.ca/groupbenefits ............ pg. 19 BUSINESS APPAREL BUSINESS APPAREL Imagewear www.imagewear.ca ............................. pg. 17 EMPLOYMENT LAW EMPLOYMENT LAW Emond Harnden LLP www.ehlaw.ca ..................................... pg. 18 Kuretzky Vassos LLP www.kuretzkyvassos.com ...................... pg. 5 HR CAREER DEVELOPMENT HR CAREER DEVELOPMENT Canadian HR Press www.ecornell.ca ................................... pg. 1 www.earningthroughlearning.com ......... pg. 4 www.canadianhrpress.ca ...................... pg. 9 OE/HR CONSULTING OE/HR CONSULTING Wynford Group, The www.wynfordgroup.com ...................... pg. 16 RECOGNITION RECOGNITION Terryberry www.terryberry.com .............................. pg. 2 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT CFA Society Toronto www.cfatoronto.ca ..................................... pg. 6 Durham College Continuing Education www.durhamcollege.ca/online .................. pg. 8 Industrial Relations Centre- Queen's University www.irc.queensu.ca ............................ pg. 24 The Niagara Institute www.NiagaraInstitute.com .................... pg. 2 CALENDAR OF EVENTS BROWSE hundreds more HR-related events online at: Hosting an event? 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