December 12, 2017
HUMANCapital Winter 2017-2018
Employment Standards and the Law
There couldn't be a more relevant time for us to feature this issue of HUMANCapital. What the issue covers:

  • What you need to know about Bill 17 and your benefit plans

  • Preparing for HR policy revisions

  • Clarification to the unjust dismissal provisions in the Canada Labour Code
Upcoming Full-Day PD Sessions:
Board Training - Effectively Supporting Your Human Resources Committee - Full Day PD Session
6 CPD hours

Is your organization ready for say-on-pay? What are the areas of executive compensation where companies are receiving pressure from shareholders? Enhance your abilities to develop and administer effective compensation programs for your organization... Click the dates below to learn more.

HR Law Conferences
8 CPD hours

HR Law moved fast in 2017 - did you keep up? A lot has changed, between updates to the Employment Standards Code and the pending legalization of marijuana, we need a strong understanding of these changes. Learn from Alberta's most knowledgeable legal experts to provide you with up-to-date information for 2018... Click the dates below to learn more.

Change Management for the HR Professional
7.5 CPD hours

Change is inevitable and constant - so how does your organization plan for change? As HR leaders it is our responsibility to navigate our teams through change, but sometimes it's difficult to get buy-in from all stakeholders if our plan is not what they expect. To successfully execute change we must... Click the dates below to learn more.

Our Full 2018 PD Calendar is live
Go to our event calendar, click 'event types' and select 'full day' or 'half day' in the drop down to see our PD offerings for 2018. We have over 50 events open for registration and more Chapter Events on the way!


Upcoming Chapter Events:
Alberta Labour and the Resources Available to the Employer
1 CPD Hour |  Complimentary Registration

Attend this session to learn about the launch of the Summer Temporary Employment Program in 2018: who is eligible, what the timelines are, and how to apply. We will also review the recent changes to the Canada Alberta Job Grant that were launched in July 2017. Lastly, we will ensure that participants are aware of the role of the Workforce Consultants and how to access them .

Inbox Zero
1.5 CPD hours

Email doesn’t have to rule your day - effectively managing your inbox will reduce your stress and improve your time management skills. This Speaker Series session will teach you email best practices and practical tips to be more strategic and proactive in your digital communication.  


Personal Dynamics and Communication in the HR Environment
1 CPD Hour
January 30 | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Edmonton | Edmonton Chamber of Commerce

Having effective communication skills is critical to success in business, yet we are often unaware of how much our day-to-day conversations impact us. This workshop will provide HR professionals the opportunity to become more aware of the patterns of communication that can support success, and learn how communication processes can improve interpersonal dynamics in business. Register now

Webinars:
Successfully Managing Today's Multigenerational Workforce: Motivate, Collaborate, and Engage
1 CPD Hour
January 17 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Online | Complimentary
 
In this informative session, we will discuss the differences in our workforce make-up, common misperceptions, and how to create a culture that brings out the uniqueness in each generation - all while sustaining engagement and your sanity. We will discuss what makes each generation unique, their similarities, what Gen Y is really all about and most importantly, what you can do to ensure no employee is being left behind.  Register now
CPHR Alberta Announcements
Nominate an HR instructor you know for our newest award: The Legacy HR Educator Award
 
The difference a superior instructor can make on a student is profound and lasting. This award recognizes the excellence that Alberta’s HR faculty display both inside and outside of the classroom – do you know an amazing HR instructor? Take a small amount of time to make a big impact and  nominate them for the Legacy HR Educator Award today.
Call for Accreditation Committee Volunteers 

The Accreditation Committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending outcomes for programs submitted by Post-secondary Institutions to CPHR Alberta - the work this committee does is central to our association and to the pathway to the CPHR designation. Learn more about the Accreditation Committee here.

To qualify for the committee you must be either a professor in the academic field or be a CPHR who has post-secondary experience and knowledge of instructional design. To apply, fill out a volunteer application in your Member Profile by January 1, 2018 - choose Accreditation committee as your primary area of interest.
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