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SUMMARY:CPHR Newfoundland and Labrador Symposium - HR Under Pressure
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that CPHR NL will host a full-day symposium on June 5\, 2025 at the Sheraton Hotel\, St. John’s. Last year’s symposium was a huge success and we plan to make this event bigger and better. \nThe theme of this year’s symposium is “HR Under Pressure”. \nThis event promises to be a great day of learning and networking with our province’s HR community. You will not want to miss this event. Mark your calendars and keep an eye out for future announcements. \nGet your tickets:\nMembers $249             Non-Members $299              Students $125 \n  \nPlease check out the Symposium AGENDA \n  \nSymposium Speakers\nLaurabel Mba – Laurabel Mba Consulting\nTopic – Against the Current: Advancing DEI Amidst Resistance \nLaurabel Mba is an Anti-racism educator and Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging (DEIB) strategist. They work with leaders and organizations to build workplaces and communities rooted in anti-racism\, belonging\, and transformation. \nIn a time when DEI efforts are increasingly under scrutiny\, diluted\, or dismissed altogether\, leaders and changemakers are being called to do more than keep up — they must push forward. This keynote explores what it truly means to build workplaces that are not just diverse on the surface\, but also structurally equitable and inclusive at their core. Together\, we’ll explore how to move beyond performative gestures and fight back against the growing wave of resistance with integrity\, courage\, and clarity. Participants will examine the roots of DEI backlash\, reflect on their own organizational practices\, and gain actionable strategies for embedding equity in meaningful\, sustainable ways. This session is for those ready to lead with conviction\, even when the tide is against them. \nJessica Chapman – Ehtree Consulting\nTopic – HR doesn’t make the coffee.  \n4 considerations to be welcomed at the top table \nHR professionals are often misunderstood—as culture champions\, compliance cops\, or glorified coffee-makers (figuratively and sometimes literally). This session flips the script\, drawing on neuroscience and sharp real-world insight to help HR stop chasing a seat at the table—and start sitting at it.   \nJess is the Owner of Ethree Consulting Inc. Jess has worked in the UK\, France\, and Canada\, and has held senior positions in talent management\, learning and development\, employee engagement\, organizational performance\, and change management. She has worked with\, or delivered solutions for\, organizations in the financial services\, hospitality\, fast moving consumer goods\, oil & gas\, government\, and not-for-profit sectors\, to name just a few. At the Principal Consultant at Ethree\, Jess continues to leverage her experience as a senior leader\, her skills in facilitation and feedback\, and her passion for people. The result? “A phenomenal experience” according to her clients.  \nNick Beynon\, CPHR\, SHRM-SCP\, CAE – CPHR Nova Scotia\nTopic: How can AI work for you? \nNick is a dynamic leader and expert in the field of human resources. With a successful career spanning Wales\, USA and Canada\, Nick has earned a reputation for excellence\, receiving numerous industry awards\, including the HRPA Rising Star Award\, the CPHR Nova Scotia HR Award of Excellence\, and an Innovation Award. \nWith his deep understanding of HR and proven track record of success\, Nick is a sought-after speaker who has shared his insights at conferences and events nationwide. Whether discussing the future of HR\, the importance of leadership\, or the value of professional development\, Nick delivers engaging and thought-provoking presentations that inspire and inform his audiences. \nNick will be not only our Symposium EMCEE\, but he will be leading us into an afternoon discussion of AI in the HR practice. This session will explore the impact of artificial intelligence on various aspects of work\, discuss its benefits and challenges\, and brainstorm actionable strategies for effective AI integration. Participants will rotate through different discussion tables\, each focusing on a specific aspect of AI in the workplace\, and collaborate to generate ideas and solutions. \nRuth Trask – Employment Lawyer at Stewart McKelvey\nTopic – Dealing with Challenging Behaviors \n \n \nRuth is a partner at Stewart McKelvey\, specializing in labour and employment law. She provides strategic legal guidance to clients across various industries\, helping them navigate workplace challenges\, employment disputes\, and regulatory matters. Ruth earned her Juris Doctor with distinction from the University of Western Ontario and an Honours Bachelor of Music from Memorial University of Newfoundland\, before being called to the bar in 2010. She is known for her practical\, results-driven approach to workplace legal matters. \n \n  \n  \n  \nChad Decker – VP & Partner Higher Talent\nTopic – Building a Healthy and Professional Workplace Culture – A Proactive Approach to Reducing HR Pressure \nWith over 24 years of experience as a Chartered Professional in Human Resources\, Chad has worked with leading companies including Irving Oil\, Centre Beam\, and Triton Data. \nHe also served as the owner and HR/Financial Director of Paradise Animal Hospital\, where he played a key role in growing the business from a 5-person team to 50 employees over the course of 10 years. Today\, Chad leverages his expertise to help businesses build and scale their HR practices. \nIn Chad’s session at the Symposium\, we explore how HR professionals can ease everyday pressures by proactively shaping workplace culture—starting before an employee’s first day. Rather than responding to issues as they arise\, we’ll look at practical strategies to set expectations\, build accountability\, and embed emotional intelligence and healthy communication into onboarding and team development. \n  \n  \nKelly Ryan – Nerdy Nutrition Corporate Wellness\nTopic – Dead Weight: Who Killed the Wellness Plan – Wellness Inspired Mini-Murder Mystery Party \nThe plot for the MMMP: At HR Innovations Inc.\, the team was gearing up to launch a groundbreaking employee wellness plan. But this morning\, just before the big reveal… the lead designer of the plan was found dead. Poisoned\, but with no signs of a struggle.\nSuspicion has fallen on the people at your table—each of whom played a key role in building (or blocking) the plan. The murderer is sitting right here. But they’ve hidden their tracks well.\nTo reveal the truth\, you’ll need to earn your clues the healthy way—through movement\, hydration\, laughter\, and more.\nBe ready for a different type of workshop! \nKelly Ryan is the Owner and proud Head Nerd of Nerdy Nutrition Corporate Wellness\, where she helps companies banish Invisible Corporate Exhaustion through fun\, practical\, and engaging wellness experiences. A Registered Holistic Nutritionist\, Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert\, and Certified Virtual Coach\, Kelly combines deep health knowledge with her love of food\, team-building\, and a dash of nerdy charm. \nHer well-rounded background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador\, Internal Auditor (quality) certification\, and formal training in Basic Pastry and Cuisine from Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa—because health and flavor should always go hand-in-hand. \nKelly has been featured on numerous podcasts including DiversityNL\, 15ish Minute Coffee Chat with Anna & Selena\, and Weirdos in the Workplace. She also hosted two seasons of Nerd Mom’s Kitchen Adventures on Rogers TV\, has written for the NLOWE Advisor\, and has been a go-to wellness consultant for media outlets like The Telegram. \nShe’s brought her signature blend of science\, sass\, and strategy to companies like DFO\, SunLife\, WorkplaceNL\, HeyOrca!\, and more. Whether it’s a murder mystery wellness challenge or a superhero-themed team engagement event\, Kelly makes corporate wellness both impactful and fun. \n  \nWe are in for a great event! \nPlease note\, that all cancelations made less than two weeks from the event are considered non-refundable. \n  \n  \nThank you to our Premium Sponsors \n \n \n  \nThank you to our Gold Sponsors \n 
URL:https://cphrnl.ca/event/hr-symposium-2025/
LOCATION:Sheraton Hotel\, St. John's\, Newfoundland and Labrador\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting & Member Social
DESCRIPTION:The AGM will be held on evening of Wednesday June 4th at the Sheraton Hotel in St. John’s. \n The AGM will run from 6:00pm-8:00pm. \nPlease mark your calendar as we have several board positions open for nomination\, including: \n\nSecretary\nDirector of Communications\nDirector of Professional Development\nDirector of Partnerships and Events\n\nThe description of these positions are available on the CPHR NL website. If you have any questions about the roles\, feel free to contact the President\, Allison Billard\, at President@cphrnl.ca\, or any other Board member. \nNominations close on May 28\, 2025. Nominations can be sent by email to cphrnl@cphrnl.ca \nClick HERE to see the AGM & Symposium agenda. \nIf you are unable to attend the AGM yourself\, please complete a proxy form and provide it to a member of CPHR NL who is attending the AGM. Proxy forms can be found HERE.
URL:https://cphrnl.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-member-social/
LOCATION:Sheraton Hotel\, St. John's\, Newfoundland and Labrador\, Canada
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SUMMARY:2024 HR Symposium
DESCRIPTION:HR Symposium\nCPHR NL is hosting a full-day symposium on June 7\, 2024 at the Sheraton Hotel in St. John’s. The theme of this year’s symposium is “The Evolution of HR in a Dynamic World”. Last year’s symposium was a great success and we plan to make this event bigger and better.  \nRegistration will begin at around 8:15am and the speakers will start at 9am and the symposium will go on until around 4pm.  \nWe are pleased to confirm the following speakers: \n\nMeghan Felt\, Immigration Lawyer\, McInnes Cooper\nOgaga Johnson\, Director of Workforce Development\, econext\nSteve Greene\, Vice President – Digital Health and Chief Information Officer\, NL Health Services\nBrad Glynn – Executive Director\, Lifewise (formerly CHANNAL)\n\nThe Registration fee is: $225 for CPHR NL Members; $275.00 for Non-members; and $120.00 for Students. Individuals registering by May 29th qualify for the Early Bird discount of $40. \nFor those with their CPHR designation\, attendance at the Symposium is worth 6 CPD points. \nSymposium will also feature a round table discussion segment in which attendees will have the opportunity to partake in guided discussions on HR hot topics \nincluding: Toxic Workplaces\, Change Management\, Pay and Compensation Transparency\, and Diversity. \nThis promises to be a great day of learning\, discussion\, and networking with the HR community. You will not want to miss this event. Mark your calendars and keep an eye out for future announcements. \n  \nAbout the speakers: \nBrad Glynn\nBrad Glynn is the Executive Director of Lifewise (formerly CHANNAL)\, a provincial mental health and addictions charity that is staffed by people with lived experience. Through his position at Lifewise\, Brad serves on numerous Boards\, committees\, and working groups including End Homelessness St. John’s and the Network of Disability Organizations. He supports the amazing team at Lifewise in reducing stigma and providing hope for people with lived experience through peer support services\, public education activities\, and policy consultation. \nBefore Lifewise\, Brad worked as an Educator for over a decade. During this time\, he advocated passionately for increasing mental health and social-emotional learning in classrooms from Kindergarten to Grade 12. He worked extensively with teachers in multiple provinces\, providing professional development and keynote sessions on the value of teaching children about reflection\, empathy\, and boundaries\, in the development of strong mental wellness. \nMeghan Felt\nMeghan Felt is an Immigration Lawyer based in McInnes Cooper’s\nSt. John’s\, N.L. office. Meghan advises and represents clients on a\nvariety of Canadian immigration issues\, ranging from individuals seeking\ntemporary resident visas\, study permits\, work permits and permanent\nresidency\, to large corporations seeking labour market impact\nassessments and work permits to hire foreign workers. Meghan has\nextensive experience with obtaining work permits under the International\nMobility Program and other international agreements\, including CUSMA and\nGATS. Well respected for her immigration law knowledge\, Meghan\nfrequently writes legal knowledge pieces on new developments in\nimmigration legislation and policy\, and regularly provides updates for\nthe Atlantic Province chapters of Thomson Reuters® Practical Guide to\nProvincial Nominee Programs in Canadian Immigration Law. Meghan is\nranked in the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory. \nSteve Greene\nSteve Greene is the vice president – digital health and chief information officer at NL Health Services. Steve has 27 years of progressive career experience in the private and public sectors. In his role\, Steve is responsible for the access and privacy office\, cyber security\, health information management\, information technology\, eDocsNL\, clinical e-health programs\, pharmacy network\, virtual care\, data and information services and the provincial project management office. Steve is leading the 660m health information system project that will transform and modernize NL Health Services clinical and technology environments. \nPrior to this\, Steve held the positions of chief information officer\, chief data officer and director of IT services at Memorial University. He started his career in the private industry and worked for many years in Manhattan\, NY.\nSteve holds a Bachelor of Science (double major in Computer Science and Statistics) and a Master’s in Education (Information Technology) from Memorial University. Over his career\, he has held many professional designations and certifications in project management\, business continuity and change management. \nSteve is originally from Placentia and enjoys sports\, volunteering and travelling with his wife\, Trina. \nOgaga Johnson\nOgaga Johnson is a dynamic project management leader\, speaker\, and workforce development expert. As the Director of Workforce Development at econext\, she spearheads innovative initiatives equipping the current workforce and preparing the future workforce for the blue/green economy. Ogaga is also the founder of Verisult\, a forward-thinking company that prepares immigrants for the workforce and helps organizations implement their workforce strategies. As a seasonal and guest lecturer\, she imparts knowledge to students at universities and colleges\, and as a global professional\, Ogaga brings a wealth of experience across three continents.\n \nBeyond her professional pursuits\, she is a devoted disciple of Christ and embraces her role as a wife\, and mother of her two children. She enjoys travelling with her family. \n Ogaga is a powerhouse dedicated to making a positive impact. \n  \n \n  \nAGM and Symposium Social\nPlease join us at the Crow’s Nest Officer’s Club on Thursday\, June 6\, 2024\, at 6:30 pm for the HR Symposium Social and CPHR NL AGM. This event will is free and will be a great opportunity to network with the provincial HR community prior to the HR Symposium. The Crow’s Nest is located on 88 Water Street\, St. John’s and you can find the entrance by walking up the stairs next to the war memorial.  \nPlease RSVP below if you’re attending the AGM and Social on the 6th.\n  \n \n  \nPlease email admincoordinator@cphrnl.ca if you have any dietary restrictions!\n 
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LOCATION:Sheraton Hotel\, St. John's\, Newfoundland and Labrador\, Canada
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