b'Embracing HR as the Key to Business SuccessIn todays business world, standing still is the equivalent of falling behind. Its people, the tools and skills they have, and the relationships among them, that keep business advancing or grind it to a halt.CPHR Manitobas HR ConferenceDiversity and Inclusivity consultant, 2019: Business + People is about HRauthor and international speaker. Grant professionals coming together to shareuses passion, knowledge and humour to tools and insights to advance theirmotivate others to increase their bottom business success and careers; takeline by giving them the tools and skills opportunities to network; and engage inneeded to build an inclusive culture.professional development that will keepPete Smith Kathy ParryKeynote speaker Kevin Chief is the Senior them current and strengthen their rolesAdvisor for Indigenous Relations with the as experts in the workplace. Office of Inclusion at the Bank of MontrealOn day two, keynote speaker PeteThroughout the two days, there is a Ron Gauthier, Chief Executive Officer& Partnership Lead with the Centre forSmithauthor of Dare to Matter, theline-up of breakout sessions that range in for CPHR Manitoba says a lot of thoughtAboriginal Human Resource Development.#1 best seller in the Human Resourcestopics and discussions, such as Keeping goes into the theme of the conference.Previously he spent six years as a Memberand Personal Management category andUp With The Factors with Stacey Every year, the conference committeeof the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba,#2 best seller in the Business MotivationKrueger and Orianne Donig-Harder; considers what people are seeing inrepresenting Point Douglas. and Self-Improvement categoryopensRestorative HR, Disrupted Workplaces their work lives and what HR informationwith Dare to Matter: Uniting People andand Repairing the Workplace with Chief draws on his personal andPerformance in Significance. Christina Semaniuk; Taking Action on professionals want, or need, to advanceprofessional experiences from growing their careers and the profession. Smith says todays HR professionals needTruth and Reconciliation: Essentials for up as an Indigenous youth in Winnipegsan Impactful Indigenous HR Strategy This years conference at the RBCNorth End, to his work in the community,more than just textbook knowledge. They Convention Centre is two full days ofeducation, and business fields, to aneed to be excellent communicators,with Nicole Stewart, Sabrina Govier education, empowerment and inspirationseat in government. He talks about theeffective problem solvers and beand Erika Wiebe; and many other for attendees. Starting off the conferencepower of seeing potential and possibility,exceptionally attentive to detail. HRinfluential speakers.is Risha Grant, an award-winningovercoming barriers, and creatingprofessionals have a desire to positivelyWendy Loewen, Director of Training at opportunities out of challenges. impact the lives of people around them,ACHIEVE Centre for Leadership and and thats where Smith comes in. Workplace Performance, talks about how Then keynote speaker Kathy Parryto give effective feedback. MaryAnn describes the burdens of running onKempe and Sarah Giesbrecht from The empty and gives tips on how to stopBirchwood Automotive Group discuss feeling stressed and burnt out. Parry willthe alchemy of generations.take you on a ride to help your teamThe conference committee has put understand how re-fuelling and routinetogether a great lineup of speakers can increase utilization, engagementaddressing topics that matter in todays and productivity. Stress, long hoursworkplaces. I welcome everyone to and compromised health are resultsattend and take advantage of the wealth of negative demands on your team,of information and the networking but people dont have to ruin theiropportunities provided for them, well-being for effectiveness. Parry willsaid Gauthier. Its always a great Risha Grant Kevin Chief make sure you and your team leave thelearning experience.conference charged and ready to work.Business CPHR MANITOBAS HR CONFERENCE+ People OC TOBE , R01929 & 302'