Building your internal brand demands more than logo’d coffee mugs and calendars you hand out to newbies on day one. Employees only align their behavior when they see tangible evidence that the brand is infused into the way the business is run. Discover how HR professionals can make a significant impact by using branding principles on areas with the most power to influence employee behavior; including recruiting, training, performance management and leadership. PLEASE NOTE: The Moncton Chapter Annual General Meeting will be held directly following the breakfast session.

Dave Veale, Executive Coach with Vision Coaching, will present “Using Coaching to Lead”, a highly interactive presentation that teaches the “coach approach” style of communicating. Become more aware of your coaching capabilities and gain a more effective and better understanding of the coach approach. Dave will explore: • What coaching is…and is not • When to have a “coaching conversation” • Two “Core Coaching Skills” • An action plan on how to enhance your coaching skills post-workshop PLEASE NOTE: The Bathurst Chapter Annual General Meeting will be held directly following the breakfast session.

PLEASE NOTE EVENT BEGINS AT 8:00AM. In follow up to our brainstorming workshop held on November 22, 2011 we have identified 5 areas that you feel are the issues facing HR professional today. We are holding a Best Practices Café which will allow Human Resources professional access to experts and peers to discuss current issues and solutions in the areas of Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Attendance Management, Recruitment and Workplace Diversity. The experts will facilitate a round table discussion and everyone will have a chance to get involved with each topic.

At a time when recruiting, retaining employees and overseeing staff performance are priority issues for most, organisations must be resourceful and bold when attempting to attract, engage and retain staff. Management by strengths is an innovative and effective way of meeting this challenge. This type of management complements existing approaches used to optimize worker performance and development. What makes up this new approach? How can we specifically implement it within organisations? Learning Objectives At the end of the course, the participant will be able to: • Understand what is a strength. • Identify the three steps used to define strengths. • Describe the unique characteristics of each step used to define strengths. • State the means available to professionals and managers to identify the strengths of their clients / staff. • Describe the steps proposed in the major documentation on the subject to develop these strengths at work. Content • Why build on strengths? o Main benefits • What is a strength? o History of the approach and definitions proposed by each of the three steps • How to identify the strengths? o Main evaluation instruments o Other available methods • How to develop the application of strengths? o Scientifically proven methods; methods proposed in the major documentation on the subject • Draft an action plan to develop the strengths. Targeted Participants Human resources management professionals who coach managers on team management; or team managers Do you have any questions regarding this activity? Contact us by email at inscriptions@portailrh.org.

You are encouraged to join us for a timely and informative panel discussion on the topic of harassment in the workplace. The members of the panel will be from the law firm of McInnes Cooper. The session will cover a full range of issues related to all types of workplace harassment, including bullying, personal, discriminatory and sexual harassment. McInnes Cooper will address the practical and legal requirements of harassment prevention, including creation and enforcement of employer policies and training. McInnes Cooper will also deal with how to properly handle harassment complaints, including best practices for dealing with the investigative process. Finally, McInnes Cooper will look at post-investigation activities, such as when and how to discipline for harassment and termination for cause based on harassment, the steps to conclude the process and how to deal with reprisals and false complaints.

HRANB Fredericton Chapter is excited to introduce a new forum for HR hot topic discussions. Following January’s regular breakfast session event, members will have the opportunity to share skills and enhance knowledge relevant to the field of Human Resources Management. This event also allows individuals to network with peers and professionals, giving participants the opportunity to meet new members of the HR community. Prior to the event our members will be asked to submit their HR topics that they would like discuss at the event to ldekleva@unb.ca. During this session, members will be split up at tables and provided topics to discuss based on the submissions. Through these discussions, participants will have the opportunity to learn from association members who have dealt with similar challenges or find someone else that is facing similar issues and be able to work collaboratively afterwards to find solutions. Participants will also have the opportunity to transition to other tables to meet and collaborate with all the members that are at the event that day. Please come and enjoy this dynamic opportunity to expand your Human Resources knowledge with your Human Resources peers. This event is FREE but you must register before January 24th in order to attend.

Annual general meeting followed by a special presentation

Monique shall present an overview of the various changes that have already come in to effect as of January 1, 2012 regarding CPP, as well as future changes which will be introduced up to 2016. What’s new? Here’s an overview of the CPP changes: Individuals retiring before the age 65 will not have to stop working to begin receiving the CPP retirement pension. The new Post-Retirement Benefit came into effect on January 1, 2012, which means that: - If your members are under age 65 and working while receiving their CPP retirement pensions, both the members and their employers will have to make CPP contributions (these contributions will go toward the new Post-Retirement Benefit, which will be added to the members’ CPP retirement pensions). - If your members are at least 65 but under 70 and working while receiving their CPP retirement pensions, they will make CPP contributions that will go toward the Post-Retirement Benefit unless they elect not to contribute. The monthly CPP retirement pension amount will increase by a larger percentage if taken after age 65. The monthly CPP retirement pension amount will decrease by a larger percentage if taken before age 65. The number of years of low or zero earnings that are automatically dropped from the calculation of the CPP retirement pension will increase. Note: These changes do not apply to the Quebec Pension Plan.

For a multitude of reasons, many consultants do not charge the true value or the full value of their professional services. First and foremost, this is not only a financial error, but also a strategic mistake! Specially designed for consultants, this webinar will show you the importance of being rigorous when applying fees and thus upholding your professional value. Learning Objectives • Demonstrate the strategic importance of fees in business relationships. • Apply best practices regarding billing and levying of fees. Content • Clients and external consultant fees: needs, expectations and operating methods. • Situations consultants deem problematic, and impacts on their attitude regarding their fees. • Negotiate, cut or reduce one’s fees? Important nuances. How far to go? • Goals for good business relationships when it comes time to setting and collecting fees. • Ways to have one’s fees respected. • Conclusion: fees, a question of professional pride! Targeted Participants Human resources or industrial relations management professionals who have an external or internal consultation role Do you have any questions regarding this activity? Contact us by email at inscriptions@portailrh.org.

Is your organization healthy? As our population ages and the demand and cost for healthcare services continues to rise, corporations will have to bear some of the burden through increased prescription costs, sick days and stress leave as well as decreased productivity and job satisfaction. Health management and corporate wellness programs have shown to have a positive return on investment between $2.05 and $19.40 for every dollar invested, which results in: o Reduced employee benefit costs o Reduced absenteeism o Reduced employee turnover o Increased productivity o Increased employee loyalty Join us to learn more on how health management and corporate wellness programs can help you identify and solve the real problems, not the symptoms. After all, to have a healthy organization, you need healthy employees!

A delicious Buffet Breakfast will be served starting at 7:30 a.m. PLEASE NOTE: This presentation is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. Defining, designing and implementing your company's compensation program can be a daunting responsibility but one that is critical if your company is to remain competitive in this fast-paced global economy and labor market. This seminar will provide a basic understanding of how to design a compensation program that is fair and competitive, while supporting your organization’s compensation strategy. At the end of this session, participants will have the tools required to apply in the workplace. Participants will learn: • How to develop a Compensation Philosophy and Strategy o Linking the philosophy to the overall HR strategy, the corporate mission, etc • Elements of Total Compensation o Base pay, variable pay, equity, incentives, benefits • How to build a base pay structure o Where to begin o Factors influencing base pay structure design • How to maintain a base pay structure o Responding to changes in the environment o Responding to changes in workforce demographics

The session will examine the legal consequences of drinking or using drugs in the workplace as well as the tools that allow employers to act in accordance with various applicable laws and higher courts decisions. Learning Objectives At the end of this webinar, the participant will be able to: • Understand the reasons behind implementing a policy on drinking and drug use • Draft a policy that will hold up in court • Understand employer and employee duties and obligations • Understand the limitations of screening tests • Understand the duty to accommodate regarding addiction problems • Properly use last chance agreements Content • Why implement a drinking and drug use policy in the workplace? • Is it a question of authority or of duty for a business where there are jobs at risk for health and safety issues? • Can drinking and drug use be prevented at work by implementing a policy? • What factors are applied by the courts to determine the validity of a policy? • What should be included in a policy and what should be its scope? • What are the limitations of different screening tests? Can an employer make them mandatory? • The duty to accommodate as it relates to drinking and drug use at work and its limitations • Last chance agreements as management tools: some guidelines and the role of courts regarding breached agreements Targeted Participants Human resources or industrial relations management professionals Do you have any questions regarding this activity? Contact us by email at inscriptions@portailrh.org.

For Human Resources Professionals, the beginning of the 2012 year is a great time to reflect on new developments in employment law. In this discussion led by Kelly VanBuskirk of Lawson Creamer, you will hear the latest in wrongful dismissal, human rights and employment standards cases from New Brunswick and beyond. A variety of case studies will be presented on relevant topics in employment law. This is an annual event that is heavily attended by our members so please register early.

Please note that the deadline to register for the upcoming CHRP National Knowledge exam is March 5, 2012. If you are writing the NKE this March, please note that HRANB is proud to offer our CHRP NKE Preparatory Session again. This program, developed by the British Columbia Human Resources Management Association is now the official NKE preparatory program provided by five provincial HR associations including HRANB. This two-day course is designed to help you consolidate the knowledge you already have and - more importantly - identify where you need to focus additional studying in order to be successful in the National Knowledge Exam. During this interactive workshop, you will receive, review and discuss important HR theory for each competency area. You'll also receive the RPCs, terms, definitions and sample exam questions, which will enable you to identify and rectify knowledge gaps. You Will Learn o The structure and format of the CHRP knowledge exam - components and weightings o An overview of the body of knowledge covered by the exam o To apply the knowledge using sample questions and group activities o How to design and implement an individualized learning plan You Will Receive o a 300+ page manual containing concepts, terminology, principles, legislation and practices from the eight discipline areas covered in the exam o eight glossary exercises (over 350 terms and definitions) you can use to enhance your understanding of HR terminology o over 400 sample questions

Please note that the deadline to register for the upcoming CHRP National Knowledge exam is March 5, 2012. If you are writing the NKE this March, please note that HRANB is proud to offer our CHRP NKE Preparatory Session again. This program, developed by the British Columbia Human Resources Management Association is now the official NKE preparatory program provided by five provincial HR associations including HRANB. This two-day course is designed to help you consolidate the knowledge you already have and - more importantly - identify where you need to focus additional studying in order to be successful in the National Knowledge Exam. During this interactive workshop, you will receive, review and discuss important HR theory for each competency area. You'll also receive the RPCs, terms, definitions and sample exam questions, which will enable you to identify and rectify knowledge gaps. You Will Learn o The structure and format of the CHRP knowledge exam - components and weightings o An overview of the body of knowledge covered by the exam o To apply the knowledge using sample questions and group activities o How to design and implement an individualized learning plan You Will Receive o a 300+ page manual containing concepts, terminology, principles, legislation and practices from the eight discipline areas covered in the exam o eight glossary exercises (over 350 terms and definitions) you can use to enhance your understanding of HR terminology o over 400 sample questions

French presentation. Themes explored: - Benefits for employees - Benefits for employers - Stress in the workplace - And more…

Please note that the deadline to register for the upcoming CHRP National Professional Practice Assessment is March 5, 2012. Learn with the best. HRANB offers the BC HRMA CHRP National Professional Practice Assessment (NPPA) Preparatory Session as a one-day preparatory program for the NPPA Exam. Developed by the British Columbia Human Resources Management Association, this is now the official program provided by five provincial HR associations including HRANB. The NPPA Exam was revised in 2009, and the HRANB Preparation course was revised accordingly. This course is designed to enable you to enhance your understanding of the revised exam format and testing process, review areas of study, learn tips and tactics for writing this scenario-based exam, practice sample questions to evaluate your individual knowledge, and share learning with colleagues through discussion and participation in learning teams.

Please note that the deadline to register for the upcoming CHRP National Knowledge exam is March 5, 2012. If you are writing the NKE this March, please note that HRANB is proud to offer our CHRP NKE Preparatory Session again. This program, developed by the British Columbia Human Resources Management Association is now the official NKE preparatory program provided by five provincial HR associations including HRANB. This two-day course is designed to help you consolidate the knowledge you already have and - more importantly - identify where you need to focus additional studying in order to be successful in the National Knowledge Exam. During this interactive workshop, you will receive, review and discuss important HR theory for each competency area. You'll also receive the RPCs, terms, definitions and sample exam questions, which will enable you to identify and rectify knowledge gaps. You Will Learn o The structure and format of the CHRP knowledge exam - components and weightings o An overview of the body of knowledge covered by the exam o To apply the knowledge using sample questions and group activities o How to design and implement an individualized learning plan You Will Receive o a 300+ page manual containing concepts, terminology, principles, legislation and practices from the eight discipline areas covered in the exam o eight glossary exercises (over 350 terms and definitions) you can use to enhance your understanding of HR terminology o over 400 sample questions

Human Resources professionals are well versed in policy definitions and legal aspects of workplace harassment investigations but the challenges with these cases typically are found in the actual processes of dealing with a complaint. Join us to hear Mamie Murray as she takes us through a systematic approach to investigating harassment from the beginning to the end of a harassment case. Learn from her practical standpoint as she guides us through the process from gathering complaint information to dealing with employees after the investigation. Mamie will also provide us with insight into the unique challenges with each workplace harassment complaint from sexual harassment to abuse of authority to poisoned work environment.

For many people, trends are either for (1) the bean counters upstairs to find more reasons to slash our budgets or (2) the organizational leadership to find more reasons for us to do more with less. These perceptions could not be further from the truth.

Summary: Learn the links between leadership, followership & team building. Dr. Terry Fobbs has conducted groundbreaking work in the area of Leadership & Followership and will share with you, his insight into the links between exemplary followers, transformational leaders & team building. Includes: • Professional development activity towards 2 recertification points • 30 days to review the recording of this webinar • PowerPoint presentation with slides • Complete Question and Answer (Q&A) document • Supporting paper created by Dr. Terry Fobbs

Social Media - Exploring the legal, trending and engagement side of social media and the use of it in the workplace Tweeting, Flickr, statuses, fan pages, like, YouTube – these are just some of the terms that describe the ever-changing and advancing technology known as social media. Social media, whether it’s Facebook or Twitter or YouTube, are easy-to-use communications tools that are changing the interactions between employees, employers and customers alike. Our panel of experts will explore the emerging legal issues, current trends in utilizing the technology of social media in the workplace, and the effects of social media on organizations. Our experts will be able to provide best practices and where the public and private sector is heading in terms of governance and policies in the ever-changing world of technology.

HRANB Moncton in partnership the Frye Festival is pleased to host Nora Young as she discusses the very real impact of the virtual information we generate about ourselves -- on our own lives, our communities and our government. The Virtual Self looks at the debates and challenges around virtual data sharing --- from Facebook status updates to Google Navigator –and its potential for building more responsive communities and governments. Nora argues that if we wrestle now with issues like privacy and data control, we can harness the power of that data. Join us for a delicious breakfast buffet and meet CBC’s Nora Young! *Help HRANB fill the library at Moncton’s Northrop Frye School – for each new or gently-used child’s book you donate on April 27th you will receive a ballot for great door prizes. Literacy is the key to an enriched life!

Succession planning is critical to any organization's future success and as such, must be integrated with internal HR practices and clearly linked to business strategy. This webinar will provide participants with a step-by-step model that connects career development and succession planning processes in order to build a strong talent foundation. The webinar will introduce and explain processes and tools most commonly applied in best practice approaches when integrating career development into succession planning models. Includes: • 2 CHRP re-certification points • 30 days to review the recording of this webinar • PowerPoint presentation with slides • Complete Question and Answer (Q&A) document • Supporting paper created by Barbara Adams

The HRM class from NBCC – Moncton will be doing three presentations this year. One presentation will examine the prevalence and benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility in the human resources field. The second presentation will focus on Strategic Compensation and Benefits Planning for retaining top talent. The discussion will center on what organizations in Moncton currently are doing for compensation and benefits and compare this to what top organizations are doing as best practices in compensation and benefits. The aim will be to retain top talent. The third presentation will discuss the challenge of: Attracting Talent to New Brunswick. This presentation will discuss promoting New Brunswick as the province of choice in our roles as HR professionals. Demonstrating the advantages that New Brunswick has to offer for balancing career and family life.

Dallas Mercer will provide helpful tricks and trips on managing routine and complex disability claims. She will also provide some insight into interacting with various government agencies to ensure employers’ interests are protected. Ms. Mercer will also provide valuable insight into the WCB appeal process as well as matters relating to effective Health & Safety programs, return-to-work planning, challenges associated with working with WCB from multiple provinces, as well as other topics of interests. This event is especially important for HR Generalists, HR Leaders responsible for minimizing assessment costs, as well as Disability specialists and other HR professionals.

A special presentation by Nicole Dumont on: • Teamwork in 2012: benefits and challenges • The four steps to team development • Change management tips • Effective meeting: basic principles

Why attend? To celebrate our members, network with our peers and best of all - learn how to make martini/cocktails! Although the goal of our informal celebration is to give our valued members an opportunity to socialize and network, we do try to incorporate a learning element to the event. This year we chose the important skill of making cocktails! There will be a portion of the evening dedicated to a learning session called “Magic of Mixology”. The mixology session will be led by a certified mixologist from Martini Club International. Our skills will be put to the test as we learn how to make a number of different cocktails, but don’t worry, it won’t only be theory based – the ‘practical’ portion of the event promises to be an enjoyable challenge. Tasty finger foods will also be provided to satisfy our appetites. There will be a cash bar and taxis will be made available at the Train Station at the cost to the member. Join us as we celebrate all that is good about our profession and our association.

Shalene Losier, President of HRANB Saint John Chapter, will present news and updates from around the chapter. Chairpersons from the HRANB SJ Chapter sub-committees will share current projects and initiatives of their committees. Conference Chairs, Deb Cusack and Katherine Lockhart will discuss the upcoming Atlantic HR Conference being hosted in Saint John November 21 - 23, 2012.

This session will provide participants with the tools to understand how to design a compensation program that is fair and competitive, while at the same time, supportive of their organization’s compensation strategy. This engaging session will help you learn: - How to develop a compensation philosophy and strategy which link to the corporate mission; - The elements of total compensation including base pay, variable pay, pay equity, pay incentives and benefits; - How to build a pay structure and explore the factors which influence base pay structure design; - How to maintain a base pay structure in a changing work environment and/or while dealing with changing workplace demographics. The session also includes a group activity allowing participants to make use of their newly acquired compensation skills and knowledge.

Human Resources professionals are well versed in policy definitions and legal aspects of workplace harassment investigations but the challenges with these cases typically are found in the actual processes of dealing with a complaint. Join us to hear Mamie Murray as she takes us through a systematic approach to investigating harassment from the beginning to the end of a harassment case. Learn from her practical standpoint as she guides us through the process from gathering complaint information to dealing with employees after the investigation. Mamie will also provide us with insight into the unique challenges with each workplace harassment complaint from sexual harassment to abuse of authority to poisoned work environment.

a special day training by Stella Paillé on: • Selection challenges • Defining key requirements of the position • Main interviewing techniques • Types of questions • Evaluation of the interview • Choosing the candidate • Etc.

Jamie Eddy and Matt Hiltz will provide advice on creating and implementing an effective (and enforceable) Attendance Management Policy. Mr. Eddy and Mr. Hiltz will provide guidance for creating an effective policy, the cornerstones of an attendance management policy, and other factors to be considered when developing such a policy. Furthermore, the session will include an interactive discussion centered around a mock attendance management policy and relevant arbitral decisions.

Please note that the deadline to register for the upcoming CHRP National Knowledge exam is August 7, 2012. If you are writing the NKE this October, please note that HRANB is proud to offer our CHRP NKE Preparatory Session again. This program, developed by the British Columbia Human Resources Management Association is now the official NKE preparatory program provided by five provincial HR associations including HRANB. This two-day course is designed to help you consolidate the knowledge you already have and - more importantly - identify where you need to focus additional studying in order to be successful in the National Knowledge Exam. During this interactive workshop, you will receive, review and discuss important HR theory for each competency area. You'll also receive the RPCs, terms, definitions and sample exam questions, which will enable you to identify and rectify knowledge gaps. You Will Learn o The structure and format of the CHRP knowledge exam - components and weightings o An overview of the body of knowledge covered by the exam o To apply the knowledge using sample questions and group activities o How to design and implement an individualized learning plan You Will Receive o a 300+ page manual containing concepts, terminology, principles, legislation and practices from the eight discipline areas covered in the exam o eight glossary exercises (over 350 terms and definitions) you can use to enhance your understanding of HR terminology o over 400 sample questions

Please note that the deadline to register for the upcoming CHRP National Professional Practice Assessment is August 7, 2012. Learn with the best. HRANB offers the BC HRMA CHRP National Professional Practice Assessment (NPPA) Preparatory Session as a one-day preparatory program for the NPPA Exam. Developed by the British Columbia Human Resources Management Association, this is now the official program provided by five provincial HR associations including HRANB. The NPPA Exam was revised in 2009, and the HRANB Preparation course was revised accordingly. This course is designed to enable you to enhance your understanding of the revised exam format and testing process, review areas of study, learn tips and tactics for writing this scenario-based exam, practice sample questions to evaluate your individual knowledge, and share learning with colleagues through discussion and participation in learning teams.

Please note that the deadline to register for the upcoming CHRP National Knowledge exam is August 7, 2012. If you are writing the NKE this October, please note that HRANB is proud to offer our CHRP NKE Preparatory Session again. This program, developed by the British Columbia Human Resources Management Association is now the official NKE preparatory program provided by five provincial HR associations including HRANB. This two-day course is designed to help you consolidate the knowledge you already have and - more importantly - identify where you need to focus additional studying in order to be successful in the National Knowledge Exam. During this interactive workshop, you will receive, review and discuss important HR theory for each competency area. You'll also receive the RPCs, terms, definitions and sample exam questions, which will enable you to identify and rectify knowledge gaps. You Will Learn o The structure and format of the CHRP knowledge exam - components and weightings o An overview of the body of knowledge covered by the exam o To apply the knowledge using sample questions and group activities o How to design and implement an individualized learning plan You Will Receive o a 300+ page manual containing concepts, terminology, principles, legislation and practices from the eight discipline areas covered in the exam o eight glossary exercises (over 350 terms and definitions) you can use to enhance your understanding of HR terminology o over 400 sample questions

Please note that the deadline to register for the upcoming CHRP National Knowledge exam is August 7, 2012. If you are writing the NKE this October, please note that HRANB is proud to offer our CHRP NKE Preparatory Session again. This program, developed by the British Columbia Human Resources Management Association is now the official NKE preparatory program provided by five provincial HR associations including HRANB. This two-day course is designed to help you consolidate the knowledge you already have and - more importantly - identify where you need to focus additional studying in order to be successful in the National Knowledge Exam. During this interactive workshop, you will receive, review and discuss important HR theory for each competency area. You'll also receive the RPCs, terms, definitions and sample exam questions, which will enable you to identify and rectify knowledge gaps. You Will Learn o The structure and format of the CHRP knowledge exam - components and weightings o An overview of the body of knowledge covered by the exam o To apply the knowledge using sample questions and group activities o How to design and implement an individualized learning plan You Will Receive o a 300+ page manual containing concepts, terminology, principles, legislation and practices from the eight discipline areas covered in the exam o eight glossary exercises (over 350 terms and definitions) you can use to enhance your understanding of HR terminology o over 400 sample questions

Please note that the deadline to register for the upcoming CHRP National Professional Practice Assessment is August 7, 2012. Learn with the best. HRANB offers the BC HRMA CHRP National Professional Practice Assessment (NPPA) Preparatory Session as a one-day preparatory program for the NPPA Exam. Developed by the British Columbia Human Resources Management Association, this is now the official program provided by five provincial HR associations including HRANB. The NPPA Exam was revised in 2009, and the HRANB Preparation course was revised accordingly. This course is designed to enable you to enhance your understanding of the revised exam format and testing process, review areas of study, learn tips and tactics for writing this scenario-based exam, practice sample questions to evaluate your individual knowledge, and share learning with colleagues through discussion and participation in learning teams.

You Could Save a Life One Day Don Merrell’s poem “I Could Have Saved a Life One Day” speaks of a worker who chose to look the other way, rather than speak out about safety – and the workplace death that resulted from that choice. Occupational health and safety is one of an employer’s most significant legal obligations, and a life or death matter for employees; yet many employers are not sufficiently aware of the scope of their obligations, the impact of failing to meet them, or how to comply with them. Using real life examples, McInnes Cooper Labour & Employment lawyers Crystal Gamble, Lucie LaBoissonniere and Dominique Fontaine will (1) walk you through the employer’s obligations under occupational health and safety law, (2) outline the consequences of violating that law – both legal and business – and (3) offer practical tips that you can apply in your workplace so that you could, one day, save a life.

***** As of September 5th, the maximum number of participants has been reached. Unfortunately, no new registrations will be accepted. We apologize for any inconvenience. The HRANB Bathurst Chapter along with Enterprise Chaleur are proud to present the Human Resources Forum. AGENDA: 7:45AM - 8:15AM Registration 8:15AM - 8:30AM Welcome MORNING WORKSHOPS 8:30AM - 10:00AM Pierre Battah: Effective Communication Skills for Managers (English) OR Monique Gallie: Les liens entre les conflits et les types de personnalité (French) 10:15AM - 12:00PM Pierre Battah: Les aptitudes de communication efficace pour gestionnaires (French) OR Monique Gallie: The Link Between Conflict and Personality Types (English) 12:00PM - 1:00PM Lunch AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 1:00PM - 2:45PM Laurie Bourque: L’art de motiver ses employés (French OR Dave Veale: Using Coaching to Inspire (English) GUEST SPEAKER 3:00PM - 4:00PM Martin Latullipe: Insights into Leadership Legacy, Living Life with Balance and Lifting up Others (Bilingual)

Telling an employee they no longer have a job is one of the most stressful tasks a leader will experience. How you terminate someone’s employment can have a significant impact on your employment brand and can have serious legal repercussions. During this seminar, you will learn how to implement job loss respectfully while minimizing stress for the person delivering the news. Following this session, each participant will: • Understand how to manage the termination process and the logistics involved • Understand the different reactions of someone experiencing job loss and learn methods to manage the reactions • See illustrations of meetings done wrong and done right • Take away a termination checklist to use before, during and after termination meetings • Be able to develop a termination plan that demonstrates respect for the person leaving your organization

A majority of Canadian organizations rank leadership development as one of the most pressing issues with which they need to deal. That said, the results achieved in a variety, and indeed, majority of sectors are less than spectacular (also shown by the research), because we are ill-equipped to understand the psychology of success and human development. This interactive session will dive into what human resources professionals should know about developing talent and leadership within their organization.

Agenda: French presentation by Claude Carrier. Themes explored: 1. Is physical activity more important than healthy food? 2. Is the human body made for running or walking? 3. Chi walking/running, techniques and benefits 4. What types of activities are better to prevent depression? 5. Is long distance running the best to improve your health? Importance of mental, physical and emotional health of employees and their productivity at work.

The past year has produced several ground breaking legal cases in various industry settings that all HR Professionals should be aware of. Trish will review several of the cases that have arisen over the past year here in Atlantic Canada as well as in other Provinces. Do you have an employment law question or situation that you are currently in or a topic that you would like discussed during this breakfast session? Please email your employment law topics or questions to ldekleva@unb.ca by October 10th, 2012 in order to have similar cases discussed. Please note that time may not allow for all topics or questions to be answered. Please Join us for a high intensity breakfast session that will provide employer and employee legal perspectives on the most influential employment decisions of 2011/2012. We encourage you to bring your business leaders along. For those of you in unionized environments, why not invite your union leadership!

Come hear about how to impact the health and performance of your organization. Gain a better understanding of why employers are facing so many challenges in attendance management and disability claims and how you can make a difference. In this session you will hear practical advice on innovative processes, philosophies and program designs that can make a difference in your organization. You will have an opportunity to learn and apply skills through case studies and interactive discussion that you can use in your organization immediately.

You Could Save a Life One Day Don Merrell’s poem “I Could Have Saved a Life One Day” speaks of a worker who chose to look the other way, rather than speak out about safety – and the workplace death that resulted from that choice. Occupational health and safety is one of an employer’s most significant legal obligations, and a life or death matter for employees; yet many employers are not sufficiently aware of the scope of their obligations, the impact of failing to meet them, or how to comply with them. Using real life examples, McInnes Cooper Labour & Employment lawyers Crystal Gamble, Lucie LaBoissonniere and Dominique Fontaine will (1) walk you through the employer’s obligations under occupational health and safety law, (2) outline the consequences of violating that law – both legal and business – and (3) offer practical tips that you can apply in your workplace so that you could, one day, save a life.

Several studies show that the level of employee commitment has a direct impact on the success of the organization. Performance management can have a positive impact on employees, but it must go beyond the form and the annual meeting. French presentation by Maxime Labbé. Themes explored: 1. Seven principles to foster employee commitment 2. Commitment and performance management 3. Key elements of the performance management process 4. Meeting with the employee Join us for a dynamic presentation that will help you manage the performance of your employees while developing their sense of belonging.

Barbara Adams brings you practical advice, and will present innovative yet realistic practices that can be immediately put into practice. Learn about cutting-edge strategies, processes and practices for recruiting and on-boarding. The speaker will share her experiences with developing and implementing integrated recruitment and on-boarding processes that attract, hire, and retain the right candidate for the right job.

You Could Save a Life One Day The poem “I Could Have Saved a Life One Day” speaks of a worker who chose to look the other way, rather than speak out about safety – and the workplace death that resulted from that choice. Occupational health and safety is one of an employer’s most significant legal obligations, and a life or death matter for employees; yet many employers are not sufficiently aware of the scope of their obligations, the impact of failing to meet them, or how to comply with them. Using real life examples, McInnes Cooper Labour & Employment lawyers Lucie LaBoissonnière and Dominique Fontaine will (1) walk you through the employer’s obligations under occupational health and safety law, (2) outline the consequences of violating that law – both legal and business – and (3) offer practical tips that you can apply in your workplace so that you could, one day, save a life.

Employees are generally confused by the multiple online channels they face when trying to navigate employee programs. Each program (EAP, wellness, pension, savings, benefits, compensation, etc.) may have its own website and associated provider, and employees can’t find the right solution relevant to their particular needs. As a result, employees don’t recognize the value of the organization’s employee programs because they don’t know where to start, and employers lose a valuable tool in attracting and retaining talent. In the Webinar, Paul will demonstrate a Best Practice employee experience that includes single access point sign-on with issues-based navigation, rich decision-support and transactional tools, full support for all employee programs, and mobile apps for employees who are on the go. It all leads to better understanding of the value of total compensation & programs, increased engagement, informed decisions, and the ability to provide information and tools to employees so they can live a healthy life. In this webinar, learn about: •Key findings from employee focus groups •The downside of the ‘status quo’ •Foundations for an engaged employee population. This webinar includes a 10-minute Q&A.

Being able to make the right decision is the first and universal competency. Yet, none of us has ever been trained to do so. Participants in this lively webinar will learn a proven step-by-step process that shows you how to make better decisions faster. Make the unconscious conscious and add a life skill to your tool belt. Learn how you can bring effective decision-making to your HR team. Most importantly, learn a portable, trainable, impactful tool for HR business partners to deploy with their colleagues in the line. Objectives •Learn the hidden structure of decision making and how to separate any decision into manageable pieces. •Learn how to clearly and deliberately identify all the factors in decision-making and how to use that to drive to the right decision. •Improve performance and avoid surprises by making decisions consciously. •By making conscious decisions, ensure that the grounds for your actions can easily be made clear to others, including team members and managers. •Be able to show colleagues the process of your decision-making, enhancing communication and improving change management. Methodology •Instruction is based on a step-by-step building of understanding of, and skill with, a proven decision-making tool. Ideal Participants •HR professionals, at any level, interested in improving the performance of themselves and their team by improving tactical thinking skills.

The 2012 Atlantic Human Resources Conference, “Building Bridges” will be held November 21-23, 2012 at the Hilton Saint John. Presented by the Human Resources Association of New Brunswick (HRANB), this conference offers the perfect blend of networking, education and technological solutions for issues facing HR professionals today and in the future. Priorities, plans and economic realities have changed dramatically across every business sector. This conference will assist HR professionals to ‘bridge’, transform and reposition to meet the needs of their organizations. Join us at the Hilton in Saint John to share ideas with industry leaders & professional colleagues. Conference Highlights: • Specially designed workshops with industry experts providing an in-depth look at the topics and issues of importance in HR; • A trade show showcasing the latest supplier tools and technologies; • ACHRA Awards Dinner – celebrating the best in Human Resources from across Atlantic Canada; • Attended by 200+ Human Resources Professionals, CEO’s, senior managers, service providers and other HR stakeholders from across the Atlantic Region. The Human Resource Association is excited about the possibilities for learning and sharing that will be available at this conference. With a membership of over 1,000 and Chapters in five areas of our province, we promise to deliver value for both Anglophones and Francophones, and for emerging and experienced professionals. Attendance at the Conference qualifies for CHRP re-certification points: 1.5 points per hour to a maximum of 10 points per day.

Please join us in recognizing your colleagues in Atlantic Canada who have demonstrated leadership and distinction in four categories: Excellence in Human Resources Human Resources Innovation Strategic Partnership New Human Resources Leaders Please plan on joining us as we celebrate the Atlantic Canada Human Resources Awards on November 22nd. The deadline for submitting a nomination is October 12, 2012. Visit the ACHRA website for the online nomination form.

The 2012 Atlantic Human Resources Conference, “Building Bridges” will be held November 21-23, 2012 at the Hilton Saint John. Presented by the Human Resources Association of New Brunswick (HRANB), this conference offers the perfect blend of networking, education and technological solutions for issues facing HR professionals today and in the future. Priorities, plans and economic realities have changed dramatically across every business sector. This conference will assist HR professionals to ‘bridge’, transform and reposition to meet the needs of their organizations. Join us at the Hilton in Saint John to share ideas with industry leaders & professional colleagues. Conference Highlights: • Specially designed workshops with industry experts providing an in-depth look at the topics and issues of importance in HR; • A trade show showcasing the latest supplier tools and technologies; • ACHRA Awards Dinner – celebrating the best in Human Resources from across Atlantic Canada; • Attended by 200+ Human Resources Professionals, CEO’s, senior managers, service providers and other HR stakeholders from across the Atlantic Region. The Human Resource Association is excited about the possibilities for learning and sharing that will be available at this conference. With a membership of over 1,000 and Chapters in five areas of our province, we promise to deliver value for both Anglophones and Francophones, and for emerging and experienced professionals. Attendance at the Conference qualifies for CHRP re-certification points: 1.5 points per hour to a maximum of 10 points per day.

The 2012 Atlantic Human Resources Conference, “Building Bridges” will be held November 21-23, 2012 at the Hilton Saint John. Presented by the Human Resources Association of New Brunswick (HRANB), this conference offers the perfect blend of networking, education and technological solutions for issues facing HR professionals today and in the future. Priorities, plans and economic realities have changed dramatically across every business sector. This conference will assist HR professionals to ‘bridge’, transform and reposition to meet the needs of their organizations. Join us at the Hilton in Saint John to share ideas with industry leaders & professional colleagues. Conference Highlights: • Specially designed workshops with industry experts providing an in-depth look at the topics and issues of importance in HR; • A trade show showcasing the latest supplier tools and technologies; • ACHRA Awards Dinner – celebrating the best in Human Resources from across Atlantic Canada; • Attended by 200+ Human Resources Professionals, CEO’s, senior managers, service providers and other HR stakeholders from across the Atlantic Region. The Human Resource Association is excited about the possibilities for learning and sharing that will be available at this conference. With a membership of over 1,000 and Chapters in five areas of our province, we promise to deliver value for both Anglophones and Francophones, and for emerging and experienced professionals. Attendance at the Conference qualifies for CHRP re-certification points: 1.5 points per hour to a maximum of 10 points per day.

Prior to our monthly breakfast session, the Fredericton Chapter will be hosting a brief Annual General Meeting starting at 8:00. Various reports will be given, including Financial, PD Events, Mentorship program, Students, CHRP and Marketing updates. A call for nominations will be made for various Director roles.

You Could Save a Life One Day Don Merrell’s poem “I Could Have Saved a Life One Day” speaks of a worker who chose to look the other way, rather than speak out about safety – and the workplace death that resulted from that choice. Occupational health and safety is one of an employer’s most significant legal obligations, and a life or death matter for employees; yet many employers are not sufficiently aware of the scope of their obligations, the impact of failing to meet them, or how to comply with them. Using real life examples, McInnes Cooper Labour & Employment lawyers Lucie LaBoissonniere and Dominique Fontaine will (1) walk you through the employer’s obligations under occupational health and safety law, (2) outline the consequences of violating that law – both legal and business – and (3) offer practical tips that you can apply in your workplace so that you could, one day, save a life.

Telling an employee they no longer have a job is one of the most stressful tasks a leader will experience. How you terminate someone’s employment can have a significant impact on your employment brand and can have serious legal repercussions. During this seminar, you will learn how to implement job loss respectfully while minimizing stress for the person delivering the news. Following this session, each participant will: • Understand how to manage the termination process and the logistics involved • Understand the different reactions of someone experiencing job loss and learn methods to manage the reactions • See illustrations of meetings done wrong and done right • Take away a termination checklist to use before, during and after termination meetings • Be able to develop a termination plan that demonstrates respect for the person leaving your organization Who should attend this session? Any individual whose role includes the termination of employment, including HR professionals, business leaders, business owners and general managers.

The HRANB Holiday Social evening is taking place on December 6, 2012 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. This holiday networking event will give you the opportunity to socialize in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying Trio Carte Blanche, delicious finger foods and prizes. On behalf of the Food DEPOT Alimentaire, a registered non-profit charity that services more than 20 food banks, community kitchens and agencies in southeastern New Brunswick, HRANB encourages you to bring along a non-perishable food item. Here is a list of recommend items: Vegetables and fruit: Unsweetened applesauce, pasta sauce, canned fruit, canned vegetables, juice boxes, potatoes, carrots and raisin boxes. Grain products: Brown rice, whole wheat pasta, whole grain low sodium crackers, granola bars, hot cereal or oatmeal mixes, cold cereal and infant cereal. Milk and alternatives: Canned evaporated milk, soy, almond or rice beverage and powdered milk. Meat and alternatives: Canned fish, tuna or salmon, canned ham, turkey or chicken, canned chili, peanut butter, canned or dried beans and canned nuts. Oils: Vegetables oil, salad dressing, baking mixes for muffins or biscuits, tea, coffee, low sodium canned soup. Non-food items: Shampoo, soap, toothpaste, diapers, toothbrushes, toilet paper, laundry and dish detergent. Join us in spreading the holiday cheer!

Join us for an English presentation on the most influential employment decisions of 2012 that have arisen in Atlantic Canada as well as in other Provinces. If you have an employment law question or problematic situation that you are currently in, you will have the opportunity to present it at the end of the session.