9:00 – 12:00

All mid day breaks will occur in the Courtyard

10:15-10:45 Networking Break

SESSION 1
Room:
Ambassador 3
Speaker:
Barbara Bowes

Topic: Hey, Ms./Mr. HR Professional, What Do I Do?

What do you do when you’re asked an HR question and there is no rule? What do you do? Whose responsibility is it? That’s the role of policies and procedures. Without it neither you nor your employees understand their responsibilities or their limitations. This presentation will discuss how policies and procedures are the strategic link between your Council vision and its day to day operations. We will examine policy development, format, roles and responsibilities. You will leave with good ideas and a sampling of policies that you can apply right away.

SESSION 2
Room:
Ambassador E
Speaker:
Mike Cuma

Topic: Respectful Workplace

Maintaining a respectful workplace that is free from harassment, bullying and violence is an important responsibility. It can be difficult to do. This workshop will explore workplace policy requirements, investigation of complaints and overall effective employee communication strategies to help you develop and maintain a respectful workplace.

SESSION 3
Room:
Ambassador G
Speaker: Charlene Ramkissoon

Topic: Why is my pay lower than his, we do the same job!!

Have you heard that employee lament before? When this question is raised, it is an immediate red flag that salary inequity is haunting your workplace. And if you looked hard enough, you will realize that you don’t have a system for placing people into the right salary band. Sometimes the decision is “by gosh or by golly”. This workshop will talk about an effective strategy called Job evaluation that can help you get things back on track and ensure that when you hire someone, they are paid fairly and within the right salary range.

SESSION 4
Room:
Ambassador I
Speaker: Richard Lannon

Topic: Leaders: Making Better Decisions

How do you approach a problem, understand the criteria for looking at that problem and then make a decision as to what is the appropriate thing to do? Therein lies the difference between leadership, management and professional engagement. Having an approach to making decisions around solution options and what the best path is at a certain point in time is critical in good leadership. No matter what level you are at in your organization, having tools that can be used to assist in decision making is key to success. This workshop takes an interactive planning and solution approach for a simple simulation that applies specific tools to help develop approaches, understand the challenges and create ways to make decisions that can be presented to key stakeholders for discussion or approval.

Complimentary Lunch Buffet at Aaltos Restaurant

1:00 – 4:30

2:30-3:00 Networking Break

SESSION 5
Room:
Ambassador 3
Speakers:
Grace Strang and Dorothy Trout

Topic: Lac Seul First Nation HR Initiative

This workshop presentation will provide a background on the HR issues facing the Lac Seul First Nation in Northern Ontario and what strategies they used to overcome their challenges. The HR project required a one year implementation plan and continues today. Grace and Dorothy will share their experiences, the challenges and the many successes of their project.

SESSION 6
Room:
Ambassador E
Speaker:
Mike Cuma

Topic: Disciplinary Action

The application of corrective discipline is necessary in the workplace from time to time. The challenge is that many managers and supervisors are unaware of when to apply it appropriately. This workshop will explore all aspects of corrective disciplinary actions.

SESSION 7
Room:
Ambassador G
Speaker:
Mev Pavagadhi

Topic: Designing a Benefits Plan that Works for your Organization

Many organizations provide a “group insurance” plan for their employees with the understanding it will be there when the employees or their family members need thecoverage, but not all plans are created equally. This is why it’s important to take the time to review the plan definitions, plan design and service levels to make sure the plan serves the purpose it was set up for. Who is reviewing your plan?

SESSION 8
Room:
Ambassador I
Speaker: Richard Lannon

Topic: Leader Role and Responsibilities

We have a tendency to exemplify Leaders and Leadership -to view them as having natural talents beyond our own abilities. The reality is that leadership is often misunderstood. What makes a good leader, what is their role and responsibility, what are their specific attributes or principles of leadership? Lots of questions go unanswered leading to many ideas about leadership. It is important to know how to define leadership, understand leadership development levels and have an approach to develop our leadership skills. This workshop explores the key fundamental principles of leadership and provides an approach to develop our leadership skills.

8:15 – 9:00

9:00 – 12:00

All mid day breaks will occur in the Courtyard

10:15-10:45 Networking Break

SESSION 1
Room:
Ambassador 3
Speakers:
Grace Strang and Dorothy Trout

Topic: Lac Seul First Nation HR Initiative

This workshop presentation will provide a background on the HR issues facing the Lac Seul First Nation in Northern Ontario and what strategies they used to overcome their challenges. The HR project required a one year implementation plan and continues today. Grace and Dorothy will share their experiences, the challenges and the many successes of their project.

SESSION 2
Room:
Ambassador E
Speaker:
Mike Cuma

Topic: Criminal Records & Employment Issues

Many First Nation employers require candidates for employment to provide a Criminal Record Check as part of their pre employment and screening processes. Others require that existing employees report any criminal charges and convictions they incur while employed. Both of these practices are important to ensure that high quality candidates, services and support are provided to the First Nation community members. This area is complex and requires careful consideration as well as cautious policy application and administration. Attend this workshop and learn about how to develop, administer and implement effective and appropriate policies relating to Criminal Records and employment for new and existing employees.

SESSION 3
Room:
Ambassador G
Speaker:
Mev Pavagadhi

Topic: Designing a Benefits Plan that Works for your Organization

Many organizations provide a “group insurance” plan for their employees with the understanding it will be there when the employees or their family members need thecoverage, but not all plans are created equally. This is why it’s important to take the time to review the plan definitions, plan design and service levels to make sure the plan serves the purpose it was set up for. Who is reviewing your plan?

SESSION 4
Room:
Ambassador I
Speaker: Richard Lannon

Topic: Leader Role and Responsibilities

We have a tendency to exemplify Leaders and Leadership -to view them as having natural talents beyond our own abilities. The reality is that leadership is often misunderstood. What makes a good leader, what is their role and responsibility, what are their specific attributes or principles of leadership? Lots of questions go unanswered leading to many ideas about leadership. It is important to know how to define leadership, understand leadership development levels and have an approach to develop our leadership skills. This workshop explores the key fundamental principles of leadership and provides an approach to develop our leadership skills.

1:00 – 4:30

2:30-3:00 Networking Break

SESSION 5
Room:
Ambassador 3
Speaker:
Barbara Bowes

Topic: Hey, Ms./Mr. HR Professional, What Do I Do?

What do you do when you’re asked an HR question and there is no rule? What do you do? Whose responsibility is it? That’s the role of policies and procedures. Without it neither you nor your employees understand their responsibilities or their limitations. This presentation will discuss how policies and procedures are the strategic link between your Council vision and its day to day operations. We will examine policy development, format, roles and responsibilities. You will leave with good ideas and a sampling of policies that you can apply right away.

SESSION 6
Room:
Ambassador E
Speaker:
Mike Cuma

Topic: Criminal Records & Employment Issues

Many First Nation employers require candidates for employment to provide a Criminal Record Check as part of their pre employment and screening processes. Others require that existing employees report any criminal charges and convictions they incur while employed. Both of these practices are important to ensure that high quality candidates, services and support are provided to the First Nation community members. This area is complex and requires careful consideration as well as cautious policy application and administration. Attend this workshop and learn about how to develop, administer and implement effective and appropriate policies relating to Criminal Records and employment for new and existing employees.

SESSION 7
Room:
Ambassador G
Speaker: Charlene Ramkissoon

Topic: Why is my pay lower than his, we do the same job!!

Have you heard that employee lament before? When this question is raised, it is an immediate red flag that salary inequity is haunting your workplace. And if you looked hard enough, you will realize that you don’t have a system for placing people into the right salary band. Sometimes the decision is “by gosh or by golly”. This workshop will talk about an effective strategy called Job evaluation that can help you get things back on track and ensure that when you hire someone, they are paid fairly and within the right salary range.

SESSION 8
Room:
Ambassador I
Speaker: Richard Lannon

Topic: Leaders: Making Better Decisions

How do you approach a problem, understand the criteria for looking at that problem and then make a decision as to what is the appropriate thing to do? Therein lies the difference between leadership, management and professional engagement. Having an approach to making decisions around solution options and what the best path is at a certain point in time is critical in good leadership. No matter what level you are at in your organization, having tools that can be used to assist in decision making is key to success. This workshop takes an interactive planning and solution approach for a simple simulation that applies specific tools to help develop approaches, understand the challenges and create ways to make decisions that can be presented to key stakeholders for discussion or approval.