Peer Networking Groups (PNG’s) present an excellent opportunity for HRPA Grand Valley Chapter members to access networks of their peers in an informal setting. PNG’s offer such benefits as: short (60 min.) monthly breakfast meetings featuring Subject Matter Experts who will address topics of relevance to the group, email distribution lists that allow for informal information sharing between peers, and a general opportunity to network with those sharing similar business situations and challenges. Attendance at the monthly meetings is free and complimentary continental breakfast will be served. Attendees will also receive a receipt for up to 2 CHRP Recertification credits for each session they attend. For more information, or to volunteer to Co-Chair a group, please contact:
Carole Pates, Peer Networking Director at: peernetworking@hrpagrandvalley.ca or Mark Ellis, Peer Networking Co-Director at: peernetworking@hrpagrandvalley.ca
Peer to Peer Schedule
Month |
Date |
Topic |
Speaker |
|
Location |
Host |
March |
Wed Mar 21/12 |
Due Diligence for Managers |
Denise Williams |
Ultra Manufacturing |
640 Conrad Place, Waterloo |
Sheena Daw |
April |
Wed Apr 18/12 |
WSIB Work Reintegration and Human Rights |
Jordan Smith, Associate with Gowlings Law Firm |
Steelcraft |
1280 Balmoral Road, Cambridge |
Rob Jackson |
May |
Wed May 16/12 |
Demonstration of BBS Program (Behaviour Based Safety) & Tour |
Paulette Lockyer |
Rockwell Automation |
135 Dundas St N, Cambridge |
Paulette Lockyer |
June |
Wed Jun 20/12 |
Using an Investigator effectively |
Larrek Investigations |
Canadian Solar |
545 Speedsvale Ave W, Guelph |
Anthony Tassone |
**Note that groups meet September - June ( inclusive). In lieu of individual group meetings, the December meeting is a larger networking event that brings all groups together- please contact your group Chair(s) for details.**
Health & Safety -- Come out and meet with other Safety and HR professionals to discuss your specific concerns in Health & Safety, and find out what is new in the Health & Safety world, including changes to legislation. During the meeting there is time for round table discussion as well as a tour at a member facility each month. Our group consists of experts in the field of Health & Safety Training, Prevention and WSIB claims management, as well as an Ergonomist who brings a wealth of knowledge on preventing musculoskeletal injuries and ensuring your workers are working safely. Even if you are not a Health & Safety expert, come out and use this relaxed forum to air your questions about Health and Safety for your workplace. If you would like to host a meeting which would include a tour of your facility, please contact the Co-Chairs of this group.
Learning & Development – Please join our group of Training, Learning, Talent Management, and HR/OD professionals as we explore topics that are timely and relevant to the group. Each month we will feature a guest speaker and topic of our members choosing. We use our September meeting to generate topic ideas for the coming year, so please join early to ensure that your topic ideas are considered. Past topics have included: Methods for Training Needs Analysis & Tying Training Back to Strategic Objectives, Training Different Generations, Timely Training – What’s all the Hype with ‘Modulated’ Training?, Evaluating Training Effectiveness, and Employee Development: Establishing Career Paths. We also leave some time at each meeting for round table discussion and networking. Please contact the Chair of this group if you are interested in joining.
Total Rewards – Please join our group of Compensation, Benefits, and HR/OD professionals as we explore topics that are timely and relevant to the group. Each month we will feature a guest speaker and topic of our members choosing. We use our September meeting to generate topic ideas for the coming year, so please join early to ensure that your topic ideas are considered. Past topics have included: Pay Equity, Expanding Benefits Programs to Accommodate the Needs of a Global Workforce, Employee Wellness Programs, Compensation Planning, Variable Incentive/Bonus Programs, and Reward and Recognition Programs. We also leave some time at each meeting for round table discussion and networking. Please contact the Chair of this group if you are interested in joining.
Recruitment – Please join our group of Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, and HR professionals as we explore topics that are timely and relevant to the group. Each month we will feature a guest speaker and topic of our members choosing. We use our September meeting to generate topic ideas for the coming year, so please join early to ensure that your topic ideas are considered. We also leave some time at each meeting for round table discussion and networking. Please contact the Chair of this group if you are interested in joining.
Employee Relations – Please join our group of Employee Relations and HR professionals as we explore topics that are timely and relevant to the group. The format is informal and is intended to provide HR Practitioners of all levels with an opportunity to meet with peers and discuss problems and solutions to everyday issues in a confidential setting. Discussion and presentation topics cover the gambit of employee relations issues, focusing on non-unionized workplaces, including such matters as hiring, terminations, discipline, health & safety, WSIB, Pay Equity, Union organizing, and current issues such as worksharing and EI. In addition to the monthly meetings, the group actively discusses issues online through an email distribution list. We look forward to meeting with you!
Student/New Grad – Please join our group for an opportunity to network with other Student/New Grad members, subject matter experts, and members of the GVHRPA Board. Each month we will feature a guest speaker and topic of our members choosing. We use our September meeting to generate topic ideas for the coming year, so please join early to ensure that your topic ideas are considered. Past topics have included: What to Expect Starting your Career in Human Resources, Recruitment at a Glance, Benefits of HRPA Membership, Mentorship Program Overview/Benefits, and NKE/NPPA Tips and Tricks. We also leave some time at each meeting for discussion and networking. Please contact the Chair of this group if you are interested in joining.
Testimonials
I attended today's Health and safety networking meeting, speaker was great and shared valuable information. This meeting is an excellent way to network with HR professionals.
- Renu Savaliya