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CPHR BC & Yukon offers hundreds of events every year across the province. Use the search functionality below and then select 'GO' to show specific events, or click on 'GO' to show all events.
There are many different ways to narrow your search to specific events. For example, select your region and event type such as workshop, webinar, roundtable etc. Alternatively, enter the first few letters of the event name, or use the start date field. Or, if you want to search for events on a specific topic (for example recruiting or HR) use the wild card ‘%recruit’ or %HR’ in the event name field. All search fields can be used in combination.
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This insightful webinar provides a deep insight into how you can help your organization change more effectively. You will learn how to shape the right perspective for your next move in your changing organization.
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This VCC course will examine the historical/traditional perspectives and contemporary issues (ie. alcohol-related birth defects, high suicide rates) of the Aboriginal community with a focus on health and healing.
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In this presentation, you’ll learn how to market your value to those customers, how to change the perception of HR through story, how to build partnerships, and measure and manage customer relationships.
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This 90 minute, on-demand course presents a high-level view of the major assessments, the circumstances in which each one serves best, and the kind of results they offer. Participants of all levels will take away a practical job-aid to guide their decision-making.
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This VCC Continuing Studies program examines the nature and process of client-centred counselling; teaches skills foundational to most models of counselling and practice in a supervised setting.
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This session is designed to give you practical tools and tips that will help you navigate through the complexities of employee return to work.
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This VCC's Business and Technical Writing Certificate delivers convenient and concentrated skill development and education in technical writing, providing short-duration writing skills training that will improve students’ communication skills and contribute to employment success.
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This VCC certificate program positions graduates for career advancement by teaching them how to maximize their leadership potential in a business environment while meeting the knowledge and skills base desired by industry.
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This 2 hour, on-demand course will help you discover the benefits (to employees and employers alike) of good career fit. Leave with practical tools and strategies for implementing career services that will maximize career engagement without breaking the bank.
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This VCC program will help students gain competency to design, develop and deliver online instruction.
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This 1.5 hour, on-demand course details the collective bargaining process and the resulting collective agreement.
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Explore the how to ensure communication engages everyone throughout your organization.
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In this webinar, you will learn how to create an employment contract that will limit liability and provide stability and predictability in the relationship.
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This 1 hour, on-demand course provides analysis of the disciplinary process in the unionized workplace concluding with a summary of the key elements of a positive approach to maintaining discipline and “just cause” in a unionized workplace.
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This introductory VCC course explores dimensions of diversity and increases knowledge and understanding of the cultural factors underlying client and counsellor behaviour and interventions.
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In this webinar, you will learn how to avoid pitfalls and enhance investigations.
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Learn how to build personal and workplace resiliency in this webinar, led by our presenter Wendy Quan, the industry thought leader and author on the topic of integrating change management and workplace mindfulness meditation.
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Learn how to build personal and workplace resiliency in this webinar, led by our presenter Wendy Quan, the industry thought leader and author on the topic of integrating change management and workplace mindfulness meditation,
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This talk will share what the most progressive organizations such as Netflix, McDonald’s and Airbnb are doing to conceptualize and create a truly great employee experience.
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This 6-part mini series empowers you to be a "better you". If you're tired of feeling stuck or like something is missing in your life, and want to grow in your career and become a better leader, parent, spouse, friend, and human being, then this program can help.
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The essentials for building change capacity throughout your organization.
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In this session, the Katalyst Conflict Response Model will guide and inform your responses to difficult people and challenging issues. Real world workplace examples and chances to apply the principles will be incorporated. Learn how to deliver difficult messages more effectively.
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This 2 hour, on-demand course contains everything you need to know about how to create and implement the right policies and practices, at the right time for your organization. Ones that are not only culturally aligned but also support the company and its workforce.
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The three webinars will help you better assess and communicate the value of HR and OD activity, and build stronger, more engaged working relationships with non-HR leaders.
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This webinar will discuss the current state of the well-established legal principle "duty to accommodate" as it continues to evolve.
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This webinar will look at important changes to the Canadian immigration system while highlighting opportunities and how employers can mitigate the risks.
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This 45-minute video lesson focuses on developing a basic understanding of what Emotional intelligence is, why it is important to you, and helps you identify your strengths and development opportunities in the 15 core emotional intelligence competencies.
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A recipe for thriving on change for everyone in your organization.
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In this 3 hours program, you will learn to use 3 of the 15 emotional intelligence competencies as we talk about Problem Solving, Reality Testing, and Impulse Control. This helps you avoid making irrational decisions and jumping to decisions that don’t always have a positive outcome, or can negatively impact others.
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In this on-demand course, you will learn to use 3 of the 15 emotional intelligence competencies as we talk about Interpersonal Relationships, Empathy, and Social Responsibility. This allows you to have strong relationships, built on trust and compassion.
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In this 6-week program, we will cover in detail, all 15 emotional intelligence competencies, so you can work on your unique leadership development opportunities to remove the barriers preventing you from achieving the life you have always dreamed of.
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In this on-demand course, you will learn to use 3 of the 15 emotional intelligence competencies as we talk about Emotional Expression, Assertiveness, and Independence. You’ll discover how well you communicate how you feel to others so they aren’t left speculating, and how this positively impacts your relationships.
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In this on-demand course, you will learn to use 3 of the 15 emotional intelligence competencies as we talk about Self Regard, Self Actualization, and Emotional Self-Awareness.
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In this on-demand course, you will learn to use 3 of the 15 emotional intelligence competencies as we talk about Flexibility, Stress Tolerance, and Optimism. This helps you step out of your comfort zone, and excel in stressful situations.
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This interactive session will explore the options and strategies for leading when you don’t have positional authority and will deliver some useful tolls that can be used in almost any situation.
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A recipe for thriving on change for everyone in your organization.
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This 15-hour, self-directed online course contains 11 multimedia modules on managing episodic disabilities in the workplace. It is designed to prepare you to deal more effectively with employees with episodic disabilities, who make up an ever-increasing segment of Canada's workforce.
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In this session, you will learn about the risks and challenges that cannabis presents to the workplace in a changing legislative and cultural landscape.
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This 2.5 hour, on-demand course will prepare you for a mentoring relationship by orientating, guiding and assisting you to enhance your professional development whether your role is that of mentor or the protégé.
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Become a "Certified Mindfulness Meditation Facilitator' to obtain the credibility people want to see.
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Learn to become a great Facilitator. See if this is for you!
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Learn about alternative working methods and the latest technologies to support employees.
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This VCC program focuses on the administrative support skills needed to succeed in office environments.
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This 1 hour, on-demand course provides an overview of union-management relations, concluding with a review of the major facets of labour relation, many of which are covered in more detail in the two following courses: Collective Bargaining & the Collective Agreement and Discipline and "Just Cause".
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In this hands-on session, you will learn how to keep messages organized and easy to manage. From processing emails more quickly to setting up automated follow-ups, this presentation will make you the master of your inbox.
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Learn the ins and outs of performance management with this two part webinar series!
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Employment lawyers Keri Grenier and David Brown will explore traditional management rights that employers have relied upon and new challenges being presented by smart phones, social media, and the Personal Information Protection Act.
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Discover how to increase the effectiveness of project management.
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The BC Provincial Instructor Diploma provides new instructors with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to instruct adults
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In this session, learn how to use tools such as reference checks, social media searches, and criminal records more effectively to hire the best talent and avoid liabilities.
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Take this course and have peace of mind that you can issue spot, avoid critical pitfalls and navigate the often challenging landscape of employment law.
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This five-week VCC program provides foundation knowledge and skill development in the key areas of starting and growing a successful small business.
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In this webinar, you will gain tools to Stressless by: utilizing techniques to focus only on what you do want; learning to have conversations for possibilities vs stress; shift your thoughts, attitude and stories toward inspired-action when stress triggers surface.
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In this webinar, you will begin to Stressless by: Utilizing awareness tools to discover your individual stressors; transform your specific stressors through mindful awareness tools; tap into optimum performance to benefit self and others with your increased awareness.
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In this session, you will find out why most succession plans fail and how to ensure your success.
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This 2 hour, on-demand course will help you learn how to apply coaching techniques to all workplace situations – including coaching your boss or your peer. The secret to being a good coach is actually in knowing what to ask!
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This session is designed to provide managers and HR professionals a strategy and process for designing an alliance between them and their remote employee to ensure a mutually satisfactory remote working relationship.
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The best results come from using the right tool for the job, at the right time. This session presents a high-level view of the major assessments, the optimal circumstances in which to use each one, and the nature of the results they offer!
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This two-part On-Demand series will focus on identifying and developing high potentials and future leaders.
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This 15-hour, self-directed online course will deepen your HR professional understanding of the impact of episodic disabilities on the workplace. This on-demand course explains the episodic nature of many disabilities that you (as an HR specialist) encounter with staff.
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This presentation will provide you with an overview on how to manage workplace harassment and help minimize your liabilities in a way that meets your responsibilities.
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January 18, 2018
This UBC Continuing Studies course helps students build essential skills that can help organizations and communities benefit from the many opportunities that diversity presents.
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April 20, 2018
Here is something new for HR Professionals further out in the valley. This roundtable is usually held the evening of the 3rd Thursday of the month, allowing for the sharing of knowledge, strategies, lessons-learned, and practical tips, tools, and techniques.
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April 20, 2018
The Roundtable Leader guides participants through the chosen topic to share knowledge, strategies, lessons-learned, and practical tips, tools, and techniques. Participants will be encouraged to actively engage in the discussion, ask questions, and provide real scenarios. Typically held the third Friday of the month.
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April 23, 2018
This Member-only Roundtable is designed to support members seeking self and career advancement or peer support through transition at any level. They are generally held the fourth Monday of the month from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at the Tommy Douglas Library. (Depending on Library schedules dates may change slightly)
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April 23, 2018
This roundtable is comprised of a dynamic community of learning and development practitioners and consultants who interact to share information, ask questions, debate, inform and socialize with our peers. This group meets the fourth Monday of every month at the CPHR BC & Yukon - Vancouver office from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.
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April 23, 2018
Have you been studying hard for the upcoming CPHR Exam and now something just isn’t making sense? Elevate your knowledge and understanding through collaboration.
In this Study Group, take advantage of the opportunity to come together with your peers to share strengths, collectively review before the exam and the chance to connect with other exam writers in an unstructured setting.
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April 24, 2018
This roundtable provides an opportunity for CPHR BC & Yukon members within organizations of 12 or more employees, who are serving internal employees/customers and setting and directing the HR direction in the company. This roundtable is for peer networking & learning opportunities. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss current topics, connect with colleagues and develop professionally.
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April 25, 2018
Join us for this roundtable on Purpose-Driven Employee Engagement, where we welcome Nicole Rustad of VortoVia. In this session, learn the "why" and the "how" your company can drive engagement through social responsibility without making it another "to-do" on the HR teams list of responsibilities.
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April 26, 2018
In this workshop, we explore how employers can prevent and respond to bullying and harassment where life and work blend together, and where the anonymity of the internet may contribute to a culture of incivility. This event is designed for HR professionals who are interested in an update regarding the latest issues and trends in this area of law.
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April 26, 2018
Have you been studying hard for the upcoming CPHR Exam and now something just isn’t making sense? Elevate your knowledge and understanding through collaboration.
In this Study Group, take advantage of the opportunity to come together with your peers to share strengths, collectively review before the exam and the chance to connect with other exam writers in an unstructured setting.
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April 26, 2018
This roundtable is intended to bring North Shore HR practitioners together to share ideas, best practices, ask questions, debate, inform, and network. This is a participative roundtable with a tradition of discussion and providing a mutually supportive environment to enhance learning for all levels of practitioners. Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month from 8:00 - 9:30 am.
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April 27, 2018
This forum provides an opportunity for senior HR practitioners to have peer networking and learning opportunities. This group is open to members only, in a senior leadership role within an organization. Those HR & business leaders will have an opportunity to enhance their peer network and development professionally.
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April 27, 2018
Networking for Business Results is a facilitated breakfast with HR practitioners offering tools, resources and information to each other. Take an hour, enjoy breakfast and connect with other HR Professionals who may be facing similar business issues and who may have resources and information they want to share!
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April 27, 2018
Networking for Business Results is a facilitated breakfast with HR practitioners offering tools, resources and information to each other. Take an hour, enjoy breakfast and connect with other HR Professionals who may be facing similar business issues and who may have resources and information they want to share!
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April 30, 2018
Managing projects can be challenging, especially if they span multiple divisions, time zones and countries. Done wrong, it can destroy careers (and companies!). Done right, it can garner you a “seat at the table”. From global outsourcing to workplace analytics to leading company-wide change management initiatives, the HR executive has the unique opportunity to spearhead projects.
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May 1, 2018
The Executive HR Forum is an intimate peer-to-peer event designed exclusively for HR executives from medium to large companies. Peter Mansbridge is set to moderate a panel of industry leaders on their challenges and strategies to attract, train and engage employees in an increasingly volatile and technologically driven world.
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May 1 - 2, 2018
Work your way through ideas, concepts and strategies to unlock new skills and earn special abilities that will help you on your business quest.
Now is the time to POWER UP and take HR to the next level.
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May 1, 2018
This event is designed for those traveling from out-of-town to attend the HR Conference + Tradeshow 2018. Looking for an informal dinner with the opportunity to meet some new friends, or relax with the ones you came with? Then this networking event is for you!
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May 2, 2018
This roundtable is intended to bring HR practitioners throughout the Sunshine Coast together to share ideas, best practices, ask questions, debate, inform and network. Individual session topics will be chosen by the roundtable chair with input for the participating members.
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May 3, 2018
A Roundtable Leader will guide HR practitioners through a discussion on specific topics related to the field of Human Resources. This allows for sharing of knowledge, strategies, lessons-learned, and practical tips, tools, and techniques. Participants are encouraged to actively engage in the discussion, ask questions, and provide real scenarios.
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May 4 - 10, 2018
The courses are designed to give anyone responsible for conducting, supervising or reviewing investigations or fact-finding of any kind, the tools required to ensure that they are done objectively, ethically and thoroughly.
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May 7, 2018
Created for emerging and transitioning HR practitioners, this members only roundtable creates a space for learning and connecting, and provides attendees with practical skills to enhance their efforts for career advancement. Registration is required in advance.
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May 7 - 8, 2018
This course equips any non-financial manager with the skills, knowledge and confidence to read and interpret financial statements, know what questions to ask, as well as anticipate and answer questions from multiple stakeholders.
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May 8, 2018
This webinar will cover the more challenging issues, such as managing competing accommodation claims, dealing with chronic and invisible disabilities, distinguishing between culpable and non-culpable conduct, and understanding the meaning of undue hardship. This event is designed for HR professionals who are interested in an update regarding the latest issues and trends in this area of law.
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May 9, 2018
This roundtable held the second Wednesday of the month allows for the sharing of knowledge, strategies, lessons-learned, and practical tips, tools, and techniques. Participants are encouraged to actively engage in the discussion, ask questions, and provide real scenarios.
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May 9, 2018
This spring HR Community Showcase is being held at UBC Okanagan. A rare opportunity which will include an informative tour behind the scenes, a look under the 'HR hood' of this major organization, as well a delicious appie reception & wine. An unmissable combination!
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May 9, 2018
This Lunch and Learn is an facilitated discussion and an opportunity to bring back learnings from Conference 2018 in Vancouver and share with those were attended and those who were not able to make it. Enjoy lunch and share your experience, learnings and hear what others are bringing back into the workplace so you can benefit to.
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May 10, 2018
When we return to work after a conference or learning event, all inspired and excited to put new ideas into practice, it can be easy to fall into the trap of catching up on emails and before you know it the notes you took and vowed to put into action are somewhere in your inbox! Join us at this facilitated session sponsored by Seastar Chemicals.
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May 14, 2018
Within organizations coaching is often thought of as a support for employees who are having performance issues. However, coaching can be used to support broader organizational goals such as retention, succession and development purposes. Find out how with consultant Wayne Porterfield at this Roundtable.
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May 14, 2018
Project management skills are necessary in almost every industry and profession. HR is no exception! Join Jason Hamborg who will review key concepts and principles of Project Management that he uses daily while effectively managing many projects. Learn how to make your next project achieve the outcomes you want!
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May 15, 2018
This workshop course provides participants with an opportunity to experience important conversations with their peers about their own leadership journey.
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May 16, 2018
Attending a CPHR BC & Yukon HR Community Showcase is a powerful way to connect with other HR professionals and to learn about what other organizations are doing in their HR departments - leading to learning, connection and information sharing!
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May 16, 2018
This presentation will provide an update on employment trends in the Central Okanagan, how they affect the local economy, and strategic tools available to businesses of all types and sizes to help meet their workforce needs. Tracey Fredrickson is the COEDC's Business Liaison Officer and has worked with the Commission in a number of areas since 2002, and will lead this roundtable.
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May 16, 2018
This roundtable provides an outlet for LR/HR practitioners to network about career development and industry-specific issues from a labour relations perspective. This group meets in third Wednesday of every month at the CPHR BC & Yukon Vancouver office from 8:15am – 9:30am.
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May 16, 2018
This workshop course provides participants with an opportunity to experience important conversations with their peers about their own leadership journey.
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May 16, 2018
A key component of the Federal Liberal party’s election mandate was the legalization of recreational marijuana. The prospects of legalized cannabis in the workplace has some companies feeling more than a little dazed and confused. Get a clear view at this Roundtable from lawyers David Brown and Erin Brandt. Networking & catering also included.
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May 16, 2018
This Roundtable is held on the third Wednesday of every month. HR practitioners gather and discuss a specific topic related to the field of Human Resources. A Roundtable Leader guides participants through the chosen topic for sharing of knowledge, strategies, lessons-learned, and practical tips, tools, and techniques.
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May 16, 2018
This event is for all in the HR community in the West Kootenays. Connect and join the discussion about the new marijuana legislation and its implications for your workplace with Frank Marino.
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May 23, 2018
This roundtable for the Fraser Valley region is held the second Wednesday of the month allows for the sharing of knowledge, strategies, lessons-learned, and practical tips, tools, and techniques. Participants are encouraged to actively engage in the discussion, ask questions, and provide real scenarios.
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May 24 - 25, 2018
In this two-day workshop, you will experiment with methods designed to help your team be less dependent on you for every decision and to think more strategically for themselves. You will also explore new ways of coaching your team that drives positive sustainable behavioral change over the long run.
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May 24, 2018
In this session, learn about what steps you can take to clearly outline expectations for employees and mitigate risk to your business when employees depart.
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May 29, 2018
Join us for this integrative full day workshop that is designed to give you the tools to grow your organization to operate at its most optimal using EQ in performance management.
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May 29, 2018
This webinar will provide you with insights on practical and effective ways for mid-sized firms to get business benefits from an analytics-savvy HR function.
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May 30, 2018
Join us for this informative roundtable "Innovation in Today's Flexible Benefits - Balancing Your Employee's Needs and the Companies Priorities". Don't miss it if you are an Employer offering, or planning to offer, health benefits to groups of 20 or more employees, and are looking to attract/retain diverse talent or manage costs. Our speaker is Will Heckrodt of BenefitWEST.
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May 31, 2018
This webinar will assist you to improve your dispute resolution skills to address workplace conflicts with confidence and proficiency. An emphasis will be placed on furthering your understanding of Alternative Dispute Resolution and its relevance to Human Resources Management.
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June 1, 2018
Get the knowledge you need on the latest requirements and prevention strategies of labour and employment law - and how these can potentially impact your workplace policies and practices!
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June 6, 2018
This Summer HR Patio Night is a casual social event to wrap up the year's events and connect with others. If you are a new member this is your with a chance to meet your Advisory Council, MRM for the Yukon, Rita Koeller, HR practitioners and business professionals. Take an hour or so and relax enjoy some appetizers and celebrate summer.
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June 14, 2018
A Roundtable Leader will guide HR practitioners through a discussion on specific topics related to the field of Human Resources. This allows for sharing of knowledge, strategies, lessons-learned, and practical tips, tools, and techniques. Participants are encouraged to actively engage in the discussion, ask questions, and provide real scenarios.
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