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Removing the Stigma of Prescribed Narcotics, Opioids and Sedative Drugs (Medicinal Marijuana) & Focusing on Fitness for Duty

DATE: February 28th 2017
  8:00 am to 12:00 pm
CHAPTER: Saint John
LANGUAGE: English
Mary Martell and Marilyn Wornell will present information on their work removing the stigma with respect to prescribed narcotics, opioids and sedative drugs (including medicinal marijuana) and focusing on fitness for duty. As well, the presenters will discuss: - the obligation to help your employees, supported by a clear policy that ensures a safe and productive workplace - collaboration and working with all stakeholders




Saint John Chapter - The Art of Negotiating With Others

DATE: May 30th 2017
  8:00 am to 12:00 pm
CHAPTER: Saint John
LANGUAGE: English
“Because maybe is not a decision. Negotiation is an integral part of creating value for the organization. Your employees constantly negotiate" We all negotiate, every day. Whether in business or in our personal lives, negotiation is an integral part of our day-to-day life. But, how many of us excel at it? In every instance with a customer, supplier, co-worker or family member, lies an untapped opportunity to make further gains and expand relationships. For this reason, this may be one of the most important workshops you will ever attend. At this workshop, you will learn to identify the habits of great dealmakers, refine your negotiation styles, construct offer models and discover ways to gain more in exchanges. This proven seminar has helped thousands of employees add value to their business by overcoming a wide range of challenges. Attendees will learn to: • Properly prepare for compromise • Achieve better results in formal or informal discussions • Develop a higher level of confidence in conveying your message • Build better relationships with all parties at the table • Create better alternatives to increase results • Identify the different types of negotiation • Determine the walk-away point • Control emotions in all settings • Present offers • Counteroffers and defensive dialogues Attendees can immediately begin to apply the learned skills with concrete tools and expect to see significant results within their business and personal practices.




Saint John Chapter Year End Social

DATE: June 13th 2017
  5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
CHAPTER: Saint John
LANGUAGE: English
Year End Social for Members – Join us for some fine finger foods and friendly conversation. It’s an opportunity for networking and maybe to discuss what you want to see at the next upcoming Conference. Updates & information to be provided; with NO presentation to sit through.




News, Updates, and Insights

DATE: September 26th 2017
  8:00 am to 12:00 pm
CHAPTER: Saint John
LANGUAGE: English

At this workshop, a panel made up of professionals from the New Brunswick Employer Support Services, New Brunswick Employment Standards, and Cox and Palmer will present a variety of information, updates, and “hot topics” including family status, gender, disabilities, and more. The workshop will include presentations, discussions, and a Q and A. This workshop is not to be missed because of its diverse topics and leaders providing up-to-date key information. 





Saint John Chapter - Managing Marijuana & Other Substance Use and Abuse in the Workplace

DATE: November 20th 2017
  8:00 am to 12:00 pm
CHAPTER: Saint John
LANGUAGE: English

All employers want a healthy and safe workplace. Safety at work can be negatively impacted by many factors, not the least of which is substance abuse. While 10% of the population self-identifies as having an active addiction, the reality of use is much higher and presents a real and present concern in the workplace. Drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace leads to injuries, decreased morale and lost time, to name a few. Employers’ costs related to human resources and health and medical benefits increase substantially, and the negative effect on employees impacts productivity and profitability in countless ways.

With the availability of medically authorized cannabis for medical purposes and with legalization of marijuana legislation just around the corner, Human Resource Professionals are being asked to ensure proper policies and programs are in place to address workplace health and safety concerns – for all employees.  Senior Leadership as well as employees will be looking to HR to guide them when substance use/abuse issues arise. What we do and how we do it will set precedent and needs to be established using logical processes reflective of best practices.

Learning Objectives

Join us for this workshop as presenter, Nadine Wentzell, prepares us as HR Professionals to address the critical issue of managing substance use and abuse in the workplace.  The session will cover the following:
- Recognition and how to address issues
- Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy & Programs
- Employers rights and responsibilities under that policy
- When medical prescriptions cause safety concerns – What rights does the employer have?

Return to Work Programs

- Processes to follow
- How to re-integrate for success/minimize relapse

Participants will leave this session with strategies to address substance use and abuse in the workplace, templates of example policies, and other resources to help guide HR Professionals through this topic.