October 10, 2017
October's Articles: Insights into HR Trends
Editorial Lead: Amanda Charron, CPHR | Editorial Contributors: Aneela Ali, CPHR , Alex Andrews, CPHR , Lindsay Craig, CPHR , Cindy Lynn Roche, CPHR
A Closer Look at How Marijuana Legalization will Affect...

By Aneela Ali, B.A., CPHR According to the Alberta Trends report, more HR professionals are starting to educate themselves on the legalization of marijuana and the associated impact this will have on drug and alcohol policies. This seems to be...

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Hiring for Values & Culture Fit

By: Leah Fochuk, MBA, CPHR, Salopek & Associates Ltd.

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Change Fatigue: The Cure for the Ever Changing Organization

By Alex Andrews, CPHR With the rate of technological growth, our era of information and the global economy, change is now the normal state of business. With all the transformation plans that companies face today, workplaces are constantly facing...

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Hiring Confidence Fall 2017

By Cindy Lynn Roche, MA CPHR The Fall 2017 Alberta and Western Canada HR Trends reports both show that the Hiring Confidence Index scores have fallen slightly but overall there is continued confidence, rather than concern, about being able to...

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Educating Your Employees About Their Compensation

Sharlyn Lauby I recently heard a speaker talk about employee pay and engagement. They said, "Misunderstood pay can be a huge distraction." They're absolutely right. But, misunderstanding pay is different from being disappointed or frustrated...

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Industry Events
Developing Cultural Dexterity in Your Organization
Six Regional Workshops this Fall: Edmonton, Calgary, Grande Prairie, Lloydminster, Red Deer, Lethbridge | Complimentary Registration

Do you want to turn the challenges often associated with cultural differences into a source of creativity and innovation for your organization? These workshops, funded by the Government of Alberta and presented by Lionel Laroche, help HR professionals discuss how to increase the comfort level, understanding and skills of their employees in dealing with people who are culturally different from them. Register now
CPHR Alberta is a proud partner of Small Business Week Calgary!
Small Business Week 2017 runs October 16 - 20

Help us to pay tribute to the contributions that small businesses make to the Canadian Economy. As a CPHR Alberta member you will receive 50% off the expo by using promo code CPHRAB. Register now
HR in a Box - Event Series 2017 - 2018

If only HR was as simple as having everything you need in a box! In partnership with local partners and with the support of the HRIA and the Ministry of Labour, the Talent Pool has developed the 2017-2018 HR in a Box Series to share best practices and innovative solutions designed to help organizations of all sizes build knowledge and capacity. Learn More
Wynford Group & CPHR Alberta:
12th Annual Compensation and Economic Update
October 17 | 7:30am - 10:30 am | Alberta Innovates
October 24 | 7:30 am - 10:30 am | Hotel Arts

Gail Evans of The Wynford Group will provide insight into how evolving human capital strategies can help to drive organizational sustainability. Dan Boucher from CPHR Alberta will review the 2017 HR Trends report to examine a number of current Human Resources related trends and their potential impacts. Register Now
14th Annual Human Resources Breakfast 2017
November 16 | 7:00 am - 9:30 am | Calgary Petroleum Club

Gain Real Insight: Interact with our panel of experts as they dig into the hottest current work issues.
Make real connections: Network with other professionals.
Make a real difference: All proceeds will support the HR Partnership Council Legacy Scholarship and various Human Resources student and program initiatives at the Bissett School of Business.

Meet and mingle with Human Resources professionals, Bissett School of Business Human Resources students and front-line managers at the 14th Annual Human Resources Breakfast. Participate or watch as the audience engages in real human resources scenarios. Register now
Personality Dimensions® Facilitator Certification Workshop (Level 1)
January 31 - February 2 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | Edmonton

Become a certified Personality Dimensions® Facilitator. An interactive tool, based on leading-edge research into human motivation and behaviour, helps to explain what motivates behaviour in people with different temperaments. Qualifies you to deliver Personality Dimensions® in a variety of applications (e.g team building, leadership, communication, conflict, sales, marketing, career and retirement planning).
Learn & Connect at CPHR Alberta Events
27 CPHR Alberta events are open for registration right now! Find them all at CPHRab.ca
Webinar - Addressing the Critical Issue of E-Learning: Worker Identity and Participation
1 CPD Hour
October 18 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Online | Complimentary
 
Participants that attend this webinar will better understand: The risks to production, quality, safety and organizational due diligence when required training is conducted on-line; The various types of fraudulent and compromising activities that remove the due diligence/regulatory value of conducting online training, and; The various technical options and privacy controls necessary for a best-in-class integration of ID verification and proctoring technology.   Register now
Online CPHR Alberta Town Hall
November 1 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Online
 
Please join the team from CPHR Alberta for an update on what your Association has accomplished this year, what we're working on right now, and what we have planned for 2018.   Register now
Webinar - The New Employee Experience in a Digital World
1 CPD Hour
November 8 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Online | Complimentary
 
In this online session, you will find out more about the new workforce dynamics and the impact they are having in the workplace. We will discuss ways organizations can modernize and optimize their employee experience using the newest HR technologies to foster insight and innovation in the face of these major changes.   Register now
New spots available - Changes to the Employment Standards Code
2 CPD Hour
November 21 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Royal Glenora Club
 
Bill 17 is intended to afford greater workplace and job security protections to employees. Some of the changes it will incur include: extending the duration of and protections associated with maternity/parental leaves, compassionate care leaves, and absences caused by critical illness, disappearance or death of a loved one. Join us to learn more about these changes and discuss how your workplace may need to adapt to this new legislation.   Register now
Don't Miss: Dealing with Substance Abuse Issues in the Workplace
7 CPD hours
November 29 | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm | Calgary | CPHR Alberta Office (Gateway Room) Register now
November 30 | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm | Edmonton | Edmonton Chamber of Commerce Register now

This is a senior-level seminar led by Cedars at Cobble Hill, an organization committed to working with workplace partners to develop evidence-based processes to ensure that individuals with substance abuse problems are treated appropriately, and that recovery management structures and systems are in place to ensure a successful return to work. 
Webinar – 2018 Administrative Hiring and Compensation Trends
1 CPD Hour
November 29 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Online | Complimentary
 
This presentation offers an overview of the hiring outlook for administrative professionals, and it discusses areas such as the skills and positions in greatest demand and salary trends. Salary negotiation tips for job seekers and employers are also highlighted. The information will be presented by Trina Casey-Myatt, Metro Market Manager of the Calgary Area market for Robert Half.   Register now
Webinar – Designing for the Workforce of Tomorrow
1 CPD Hour
December 6 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Online | Complimentary
 
The workplace is changing. At more than 80 million strong, this is the largest American generation since 1960. Learn more about generational shifts happening in the workplace due to the increasing number of Millennials, and the effects of mobile technology and Social Media on employees and organizations. Review the common and differing expectations of HR software across generations, and how to leverage technology to meet the needs of all employees currently in the workforce. Be prepared to make some significant changes to your old talent management and career progression models or be left behind in the war for talent.   Register now
Effectively Supporting your Human Resources Committee
6 CPD hours

Participants will enhance their abilities to develop and administer effective compensation programs for the organization and better understand how to effectively support the Compensation/Human Resources Committee in their oversight. Participants will better understand practices and emerging trends related to executive and director compensation and its governance. We will use a combination of cases, presentation materials and group discussion. The faculty will include leading board advisors from Hugessen Consulting.

January 16: Calgary -  Register now
January 24: Edmonton -  Register now
Register Now for Holiday Mingles!

Gather with friends and colleagues to celebrate the successes of 2017 and share plans for 2018 at a CPHR Alberta Holiday Mingle in Central Alberta, Edmonton, Lethbridge and Calgary. We’re inviting you for an evening of food and friends, and a chance to win some prizes as well. 

Central Alberta - December 6 - Register now
Edmonton - December 7 - Register now
Lethbridge - December 7 - Register now
Calgary - December 12 - Register now
CPHR Alberta Announcements
Are you familiar with our Code of Ethics?

Chartered and Candidate members should be aware of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct which were implemented by CPHR Alberta on January 1, 2015. In line with other professional associations, the CPHR Alberta’s standards and code are directed towards upholding its members’ ethical conduct and protecting the public, first and foremost. It is also concerned with achieving skilled and appropriate conduct within the profession. It is a hallmark of a profession when its members have voluntarily accepted this responsibility and duty to the public - as CPHR Alberta members have done.
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