HR: 2012 and Beyond…Inventing the Future
HRPA’s 2012 Annual Conference & Trade Show explores the future and closely examines the forces—demographic, social and technological—that will fundamentally shift everything we take for granted about employees, work and organizations.
Join HRPA for Canada’s top HR professional development experience. Over three days—February 1 to 3, 2012—we’ll be sharing ideas, challenges and opportunities with HR professionals from around the world, examining the latest HR issues, and engaging with some of the world’s leading business minds. You’ll network with some of the best in the profession, build understanding into the future of work and come away with the tools to prepare your organization—and yourself—for the massive change that will transform the workplace.
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Registration Hours
Located on the level 600. Registration will be open on:
Tuesday 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 6:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 6:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 6:00 am – 12:00 noon
Keynote Speakers
Sessions
More than 130 sessions!The HRPA 2012 Annual Conference & Trade Show assembles some of the liveliest minds in HR. Our renowned speakers have their fingers on the pulse of the industry today—and a clear view of where HR is headed tomorrow. Accelerate your career with one-of-a-kind educational sessions, futuristic keynote talks and exceptional opportunities to connect and expand your HR network. Go back to your office inspired by outstanding authors, researchers, consultants and lawyers, all focused on broadening your expertise and expanding your outlook on:
- Leadership
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Business
- Compensation, Benefits and Total Rewards
- Employee/Labour Relations
- Employment Law
- Global HR
- Health, Wellness and Safety
- HR Technology & Social Media
- Personal Development
- Talent Management…
- and more.
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Session Notes
If you have to miss a session you can still catch up with the presentation handouts (where provided by the speaker). These notes are available for registered attendees to download two weeks before and 6 months after the conference.
Virtual Trade Show
New! - This online version of HRPA’s Trade Show lets you view the floor plan, exhibitor products, services and contacts; plus you can personalize your trade show experience with the "MY EXPO" feature to research the exhibitors you want to see before, during and after the event.
Visit the Virtual Trade Show today!
Guidebook Mobile Application
New! - In keeping with our conference theme of inventing the future, we are excited to announce HRPA’s first conference event application that will allow instant access to the conference schedule, session details, speaker bios, sponsors, exhibitors, and networking tracks etc. all from your mobile devices.
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Conference Recertification Points
Attending the HRPA 2012 Annual Conference & Trade Show demonstrates our members’ resolve to keep abreast of the rapidly changing HR landscape. In recognition of that commitment, members who have attained their Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) certification and who participate in this conference can earn up to 10 recertification points per day towards maintaining their designation. In order to qualify, please retain confirmation of your attendance at all sessions. *
Single-Day Conference 10 Points/Day Earned, max.
Full-Conference Package 30 Points Earned, max.
*Confirmation may include such items as notes, conference badge or receipt of payment. Attendance at the annual conference should be recorded under Section A3 of the Recertification Log.
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Recertification Clinic
There’s no better way to maintain your window on HR’s evolving future than by keeping your Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation up to date. HRPA staff and volunteers will be on hand throughout the conference to answer your CHRP recertification questions. The clinic is located near HRPA Central.
Please note that this clinic is always a popular conference destination. You’re welcome to drop in any time but we strongly encourage you to book an appointment ahead of time by emailing registrar@hrpa.ca.
Twitter Wall
Back by popular demand, the 2012 Annual Conference & Trade Show lets attendees interface during the conference via Twitter. Conference tweets are displayed on conference big screens, encouraging user interaction, and can include other mediums such as an audio or video stream. The Twitter Wall provides real-time delegate reaction and commentary to conference keynotes, seminars and events. Follow us on Twitter: #hrpa2012.
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Book Store
Given the pace of change in business and HR, it’s no wonder that the publishing industry is exploding with new titles. You can buy the best of them at the Chapters Indigo Books and Music Store—with a 20 per cent book discount for conference delegates! Besides a wide selection of books by our speakers and other HR best-sellers, you can also pick up hard-to-find management classics. The store is located at the back of the exhibit hall, next to HRPA Central.
