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topISSUE #6 - June 2013

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Recertification Tip

HR models need to align an organization's strengths and resources with the outcomes or benefits it is hoping to achieve.  For those involved in strategic or transformational projects within your organization, your role would be cited in Section A1 of the recertification log.  If you are aspiring to such a role, study and research on HR Models would be eligible for points in Section D and potentially Section E, depending on the extent of the research you are doing.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 
43 jobs have been posted on the HRIA Job Source in the past month including job titles such as: 
  

HR Generalist

HR Manager

Human Capital Advisor

  
Login to your profile to view all available postings.  
 

        

   
Editorial Team
Volunteers:
Erin Feist 
Jenn Hodgkinson
JC Page
  
HRIA STAFF:
Erica Blain
Manager, Member Relations, HRIA
  
Mirna Kragulj
Communications Coordinator, HRIA

 

Bailey Lomas Marketing Assistant, HRIA 

 

 

Kari Whipple

Manager, Member Services, HRAC

 

Forecasting the evolution of the HR Model and evaluating its implications on the HR profession, is critical to the continued success of today's HR Practitioners. Being prepared for the future can ease the impact as they navigate through and adapt to the increasing changes in their environment. In this issue of HUMANConnections, several HR Professionals offer their insight on the future of the HR Model. 

  
As always, your feedback is appreciated - let us know your thoughts or any new ideas you may have to enhance our communications.  Send us a note at articles@hria.ca.
ARTICLES                                                                        Back to Top
6 Bold Predictions For The HR Department of 2020
  

The human resources department will be obsolete in a matter of years. All HR

functions will be done more efficiently by software. At least that's what some are

saying. They're wrong.

 

  
Should HR Model Itself On Finance
  

There is a mood in HR that it ought to emulate the finance department. Finance

seems to have rigor, respect, professional methods and accreditation. HR wants

to be like that. That HR often reports to Finance only magnifies the sentiment that

this is the function to emulate.

 

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HR Trends Survey 2013 Key Results
  
The results of the 2013 HR Trends Survey show strong similarities to the results of the 2011 and 2012 trends surveys, demonstrating continued expectations for steady or increasing revenue, a need to be flexible to operate in an environment of reorganization, restructuring and change, and a need to access talent that can manage these changes and deliver on organizational revenue targets.
 
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 HRIA ANNOUNCEMENTS                                            Back to Top
HRIA Election Results Are In: 2013/14 Board of Directors Announced

Thank you to all HRIA Members, Board and Staff who attended the 22nd Annual General Meeting held on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at the Telus Convention Centre in Calgary. The future progress of our organization depends highly on our Members' input and participation at annual events like the AGM, and we sincerely appreciate the support demonstrated by the attendance at last week's meeting.
  
To view the complete list of 2013/14 Board of Directors
Reminder to Complete the HRIA Social Media Member Survey

 

In order to better serve members, the HRIA is we are evaluating our social media activity to determine what information our members would like to receive and which social media platforms they use the most. If you haven't already done so, please take a moment to fill out this survey so that we can take your feedback into account as we build a social media strategy that helps to inform qualified professionals across the province.

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 EVENTS & PD OPPORTUNITIES                             Back to Top

Culture Eats Strategy For Breakfast

Align your workforce, optimize performance and accelerate results

 

June 26 / 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM - registration starts at 2:30 PM

Marriott Courtyard Edmonton Downtown

 

Please join Solvera at our executive briefing on how an integrated cloud HR software solution, supporting business execution, will align your workforce to corporate objectives and goals by optimizing performance and accelerating results. Please stay after and enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres with us!

 

 

CLICK HERE to Register and to read more - Free for Members  

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Leaders of Tomorrow Awards Gala

 

June 20 / Calgary

June 27 / Edmonton

 

Business in Calgary and Business in Edmonton's, Leaders of Tomorrow is a program that recognizes people in the business community who have contributed to making Calgary and Edmonton the great cities that they are. The corporate community has nominated several business leaders who they feel are worthy of that recognition, through their personal integrity, values, business initiatives, community involvement, innovation, and philanthropic activities.  Business in Calgary and Business in Edmonton will be hosting the dinner event in both cities where the top "Leaders" will be chosen by three judges and presented with an award.

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The 100 Best Workplaces in Canada: what makes them so great?


June 19 / 8:00 am - 4:00 pm: Calgary, Marriot Downtown


 
Strong Managers are the key to actualizing your corporate vision. Using a scientific approach, we will share key management behaviours that can be learned and embedded into your culture (based on the Globe and Mail's, 100 Best Workplaces in Canada).  

 

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 CHAPTER UPDATES                                                      Back to Top
EDMONTON
The Edmonton Chapter had a record level of registrations for their annual Golf Tournament today and have another event upcoming in June.
  
LETHBRIDGE
Sign up for the Lethbridge Chapter Summer BBQ & Celebration:
Thursday, June 20, 2013
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Broxburn Vegetables and Cafe, Lethbridge
Join your colleagues for a great evening of food and networking - and to celebrate the Lethbridge Chapter as it advances into another phase of its HR journey.  Along with the great meal provided by Broxburn Café, we will have some fun looking at the changes to HR during the history of HRMAL.  In fact, some previous Presidents will be on hand to share their stories!
Great food - Great door prizes  
Register Now!
  
CALGARY
HRAC had a record turnout for the Annual Golf Tournament. Thank you to all the volunteers for this event, and all the Calgary events - and don't forget to attend the June 20th event "One Association, One Calgary Chapter. One Huge Membership. Thank You!"
  
CENTRAL ALBERTA
The HRIA Central Alberta Chapter would like to thank everyone who attended the annual Golf Tournament on June 11 at the Balmoral Golf Course.  It was a fun day of networking!  Look for more events in Central Alberta starting in the fall - more information will be hitting your inbox soon!
  
GRANDE PRAIRIE
HRIA Grande Prairie Chapter held a workshop on Communicating Change for HR Professionals on June 6, 2013.  Deborah Rothermel of Canadian Change Management facilitated this full day workshop.  Thank you to all of those who attended the event.  Please take a minute to fill out the below survey to evaluate the event or to tell us why you decided not to attend.  We appreciate your time to send feedback.
  

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