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SUMMARY:Accent Bias and Navigating Language Barriers
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview\n\n\nThis event will detail what creates an accent\, how to make unconscious accent bias more conscious\, and ways to navigate language barriers caused by differences in language ability (not accents).  \nAccents vary widely\, and these differences are not always treated equally. In some instances\, they can lead to biased treatment in the workplace\, either favoring or disadvantaging individuals with certain accents. By the end of this presentation\, you will gain the knowledge and skills to understand\, address\, and prevent accent biases in the workplace.  \n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nLearning about the fundamentals of accents and dialects\, and how accents differ from language\nUnderstanding accent bias\, the definition of accent and recognizing its various forms in different social and professional contexts\nAssessing how accent bias affects individuals’ opportunities\, self-esteem\, and interpersonal relationships\, which are crucial for retention\nDeveloping strategies for clearer\, kinder and more respectful communication when there is no shared accent between the speaker and their audience/communication partner\nExploring ways to advocate for inclusive practices to reduce the likelihood of accent discrimination\n\nAbout the Facilitator \n\n\nCatherine Sweet \nCatherine Sweet\, MA\, SLP(C) is a linguistic consultant based in Halifax\, Nova Scotia. Trained as a speech and language pathologist\, she has spent nearly a decade working with non-native speakers to be better understood\, heard\, and confident in English. She has expanded her work to help organizations strengthen communication skills\, with a special interest in the recognition and reduction of accent bias. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing & Registration\n\nMembers $25 – to get member discount code\, please email admincoordinator@cphrnl.ca\nNon-Members $55\n\n\n\nRegistration closes on October 14\, 2026\n 
URL:https://cphrnl.ca/event/accent-bias-and-navigating-language-barriers/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027
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SUMMARY:CPHR Atlantic Conference - Registration is open!
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URL:https://cphrnl.ca/event/cphr-atlantic-conference-save-the-date/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20261102T124500
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SUMMARY:Membership Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the CPHR Atlantic team to explore the range of membership benefits CPHR NL has to offer. These sessions are open to new\, prospective\, and existing members and will be held on Teams. It is preferred that you attend with your video activated. These sessions are held over the lunch hour and are informal in nature (although we will have a short PowerPoint) – please feel free to bring and eat your mid-day meal.  \nAsk Us Anything!\nAsk us any question you want – we’ll do our best to answer and get back to you if we can’t get it right away.\nWhat is the right membership type for me? How to obtain the CPHR designation? What are my member benefits? How do I earn my CPD hours (and do I need to)? How can I find another member? What about the CPHR Pathways? How can I network now that we are all online? How can I volunteer?\nIf you have specific questions you’d like answered at this session\, please register first and then send questions in advance to admincoordinator@cphrnl.ca \n\n\nPricing \nCPHR-NL Members  FREE\nNon-Members FREE \nOnline registration is available until 11:30pm the Friday before the session.
URL:https://cphrnl.ca/event/membership-information-session-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20261103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20261103T163000
DTSTAMP:20260817T151544Z
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SUMMARY:Workplace Investigations - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Workplace Investigations\nWhile  we  are planning an in-person Workplace Investigations training in St. John’s in the spring\, we wanted to offer this virtual option for those who are spread out across the province.  \n\n\n\n\nProgram Overview\nWhen a workplace crisis hits and an investigation is required\, are you truly prepared to handle it? \nThis is a practical one-day program that equips HR professionals with the tools\, templates\, and techniques to conduct effective workplace investigations.  \nPaying high hourly legal fees heavily strains your company’s budget and often leaves you no further ahead. But what if you could confidently conduct an objective investigation on your own? \nThis intensive\, one day virtual program delivers the foundational tools\, templates\, and frameworks you need to navigate any file\, from the initial complaint to a clear\, defensible final report\, with confidence. \nDeveloped specifically for HR professionals\, executives\, and institutional leaders\, this fast-paced session focuses entirely on practical\, hands-on execution. Participants will learn how to screen and triage complaints\, plan their investigative scope to protect evidence\, conduct effective interviews\, weigh conflicting credibility using established Canadian standards\, and review the landmark court cases and arbitration decisions that define an employer’s legal duty to investigate. \n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Included:\n\nEvery participant receives a digital copy of the Investigator’s Toolkit\, which serves as an operational blueprint for future files. The entire package includes hands-on training exercises\, template notification letters to parties\, a complete sample investigation report\, and direct links to important Canadian case law. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n \nDevan Corrigan\nDevan Corrigan has led investigations for organizations including Resolute Forest Products\, Canadian Pacific Railway\, Canada Post\, and Glencore Canada. He holds an M.I.R. from Queen’s University\, an Honours degree in Psychology\, and HR certification from Saint Mary’s University. Devan is an active member of the Association of Workplace Investigators and is the lead facilitator for the Mastering Fact-Finding & Investigation program at Queen’s IRC. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing  \n\nMembers $1\,500+HST (Check the bi-weekly newsletter for discount code)\nNon‑Members $1\,950+HST\n\n\n\n \n\n\n  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://cphrnl.ca/event/workplace-investigations-virtual/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261106
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SUMMARY:CPHR National Knowledge Exam
DESCRIPTION:If you have all the nine Foundational Courses satisfied\, and have been cleared by your local CPHR Association as NKE ready\, now is your time to register for the National Knowledge Exam – CPHR NL \nRegistration deadline is September 11\, 2026.
URL:https://cphrnl.ca/event/cphr-national-knowledge-exam/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20261105T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20261105T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Navigating Workplace Accommodations: Practical Guidance for HR Professionals
DESCRIPTION:CPHR CPD: 1.5 Online Webinar\n\n  \n\n\nProgram Overview\n\n\nDescription\nWorkplace accommodation is one of the most complex challenges facing HR professionals today. HR teams are being asked to balance legal obligations\, operational realities\, and the growing expectations of external bodies such as workers compensation boards\, often with little clear guidance\, particularly around an employee’s duty to cooperate. \nAt the same time\, managers are increasingly navigating complex mental health-related accommodations. This interactive hybrid presentation moves beyond a high-level legal overview and will provide guidance on the analytical framework to address these complex issues. \nLed by Rick Dunlop\, an employment and labour lawyer at Stewart McKelvey\, the session will work through a series of real-life hypothetical scenarios drawn from situations HR professionals actually encounter. Each scenario will be discussed and worked through live with the audience\, giving attendees a practical framework for handling similar situations with confidence. \n\n\nLearning Outcomes\nReal-life hypothetical scenarios that will be discussed and worked through live during the session\, with opportunities for attendees to share perspectives and ask questions\, illustrating how these issues play out in practice and will provide you with guidance on establishing an analytical framework that will assist you in addressing the following: \n\nHow to make safe and legally sound accommodation decisions in real time\, even when the situation is not straightforward\nWhere the duty to accommodate ends\, and what “undue hardship” means in practice\nWhat the employee’s duty to cooperate actually requires\, and how to rely on it appropriately\nHow to communicate clearly with employees\, set expectations\, and document decisions along the way\nWhat you can (and should) push back on\, and how to do so without exposing the organization to risk\nHow to translate accommodation policy into practical steps that managers can apply on the ground\nHow to manage WCB-related expectations alongside other accommodation obligations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n \nRick Dunlop \nRick Dunlop is a Partner at Stewart McKelvey\, one of Atlantic Canada’s leading law firms. Rick practices in employment and labour law\, advising employers on a wide range of workplace matters\, including human rights obligations\, accommodation\, and workplace investigations. He brings a practical\, client-focused approach to complex legal issues and is a sought-after speaker on employment law topics. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nMembers$25\nNon-Members$55\n \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cphrnl.ca/event/webinar-navigating-workplace-accommodations-practical-guidance-for-hr-professionals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20261118T103000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Creating Culture of Belonging
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview\n\n\nDescription\nCreating a culture of belonging takes more than good intentions. It requires consistent actions\, supportive policies\, inclusive leadership\, and everyday workplace practices that help people feel respected\, valued\, and able to contribute.  \nDesigned for HR professionals and people leaders\, this interactive virtual session examines how workplace systems\, language\, behaviors\, and leadership practices can strengthen belonging or unintentionally create barriers. Participants will explore privilege\, bias\, allyship\, and psychological safety\, while identifying practical ways to move organizational commitments into meaningful employee experiences.  \n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nIdentify workplace behaviors\, practices\, and signals that strengthen or undermine belonging \nRecognize how bias\, privilege\, and organizational systems can influence employee experiences and opportunities \nApply principles of allyship and psychological safety to common HR and workplace situations\nIdentify practical actions HR can take to strengthen belonging through policies\, communication\, leadership support\, and everyday practices \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n  \nStephanie Howlett \nStephanie Howlett\, the fearless rainbow warrior\, is the CEO and founder of DiversityNL and co-founder of FIERCE Leadership NL. \nWith her cape of inclusion firmly in place\, Stephanie works with HR professionals\, people leaders\, and organizations to build inclusive\, psychologically safe\, and belonging-centred workplaces. She holds a Master of Social Work and has worked with more than 100 Canadian organizations across a wide range of sectors. She is also the host of the DiversityNL podcast. \nWhen she is not challenging norms\, coaching leaders\, or sprinkling a little fabulousness into workplaces\, Stephanie can usually be found enjoying a nature walk with her beloved dog\, Templeton aka the Pawsitivity Coordinator.  \nStephanie brings heart\, humour\, and practical expertise to every room\, proving that meaningful workplace change can be both serious and seriously fabulous. \nCan she get a YAS Queen! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nMembers$25\nNon-Members$55\n\n\n  \n\n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n 
URL:https://cphrnl.ca/event/webinar-creating-culture-of-belonging/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261126
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SUMMARY:The Science of Emotional Intelligence
DESCRIPTION: \nEmotional intelligence transforms good intentions into measurable leadership impact.\nIt’s not a soft skill—it’s a core competency for every effective leader and thriving organization.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM OVERVIEW\nGrounded in decades of neuroscience and behavioural research\, The Science of Emotional Intelligence program teaches leaders to understand why we react under pressure and how best to respond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW TO\n\nUnderstand the science behind emotion and performance\nStrengthen empathy and connection\nBuild emotional resilience and self-control\nCommunicate with clarity and confidence\nLead calmly through challenge and change\n\n  \nTHE RESULTS\nStronger leadership\, better collaboration\, and measurable improvements in engagement and performance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\n\n\nEngaging discussions and real-world scenarios\nPractical\, science-backed tools you can apply immediately\nCertified facilitators who bring the content to life\nDelivered virtually or in-person\, tailored to your organization\n\n\n\n \nWHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS SESSION\n\n\n\n\n\nSenior leaders and managers\nHR and OH&S professionals\nSupervisors and emerging leaders\nTeams looking to improve communication\, trust and engagement\n\n\n\n\n \nBOOK A FREE INTRODUCTORY COURSE\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual – September 15\, 2026 (12:00pm-1:00pm NST) Experience the Science of Emotional Intelligence \nVirtual – October 13\, 2026 (12:00pm-1:00pm NST) Experience the Science of Emotional Intelligence \nVirtual – November 10\, 2026 (12:00pm-1:00pm NST) Experience the Science of Emotional Intelligence \n  \n\n\n\nFOR THE FULL COURSE\n \n 
URL:https://cphrnl.ca/event/the-science-of-emotional-intelligence-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTSTAMP:20260108T211723Z
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SUMMARY:Ethics - Navigating Change: Ethical Responsibilities in the Digital Age (CPHR only)
DESCRIPTION:There is a mandatory ethics requirement of 3hr every three years for Chartered Members\, but CPHR members can choose the provider.\nCPHR Canada has partnered with illuxi.com to offer you a three-hour ethics course called Navigating Change: Ethical Responsibilities in the Digital Age. \nFind the course HERE \nIf you are a Chartered Professional of CPHR-NL\, you are automatically added to the database.\nIf you are having trouble logging in\, or want to register for the CPHR Canada ethics course without being a CPHR\, please emailing admincoordinator@cphrnl.ca.
URL:https://cphrnl.ca/event/ethics-navigating-change-ethical-responsibilities-in-the-digital-age-cphr-only/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20270120T103000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Beyond Bias: Recognizing Bias. Strengthening Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview\n\n\nDescription\nBias is part of being human\, but when it goes unexamined\, it can affect who gets hired\, heard\, supported\, promoted\, or overlooked.  \nIn this practical and interactive session\, HR professionals and people managers will explore how bias can influence workplace decisions across recruitment\, performance\, advancement\, and policy. Participants will practise recognizing assumptions\, examining evidence\, and applying simple tools to strengthen workplace decisions.  \nThe session will also examine the limitations of “culture fit” and introduce a culture-add approach to building stronger\, more inclusive teams.  \n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nRecognize how common forms of bias can influence workplace relationships and people decisions\nIdentify where bias may appear across recruitment\, onboarding\, performance management\, development\, promotion\, and policy\nApply practical strategies to interrupt assumptions and support more consistent\, evidence-informed decisions\nUse a culture-add approach to strengthen hiring\, team development\, retention\, and advancement\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n  \nStephanie Howlett \nStephanie Howlett\, the fearless rainbow warrior\, is the CEO and founder of DiversityNL and co-founder of FIERCE Leadership NL. \nWith her cape of inclusion firmly in place\, Stephanie works with HR professionals\, people leaders\, and organizations to build inclusive\, psychologically safe\, and belonging-centred workplaces. She holds a Master of Social Work and has worked with more than 100 Canadian organizations across a wide range of sectors. She is also the host of the DiversityNL podcast. \nWhen she is not challenging norms\, coaching leaders\, or sprinkling a little fabulousness into workplaces\, Stephanie can usually be found enjoying a nature walk with her  beloved dog\, Templeton aka the Pawsitivity Coordinator.  \nStephanie brings heart\, humour\, and practical expertise to every room\, proving that meaningful workplace change can be both serious and seriously fabulous. \nCan she get a YAS Queen! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\nMembers$25\nNon-Members$55\n\n\n\n  \n\n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n 
URL:https://cphrnl.ca/event/webinar-beyond-bias-recognizing-bias-strengthening-decisions/
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