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June 2007 Newsletter

NEWS AND THANK YOU'S

Did you know:

> Ten years ago, HRANB was hoping to get 100 members throughout the province; we currently have over 760 members and five chapters. What a difference a decade makes!

> HRANB hosted the CCHRA (Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations) board meeting in May 2007 in Fredericton. The board is comprised of directors from every province. They were quite impressed with the city and New Brunswickers' hospitality, as many had never even been in N.B.

> The membership directory will be delivered to you shortly. For new members who joined the association after May 15th, 2007, please communicate with Solange Gagnon at solange@hranb.org to receive your copy.

> For those who are thinking about writing their CHRP exam in fall of 2007, the deadline to register is August 17th, 2007.

Please note: If you do not have a bachelor’s degree and think you will be working towards your CHRP designation, you should plan on writing the both exams before 2011 as after this date, a bachelor’s degree will be a pre-requisite to write the exam.

Link to exam application form:
http://www.hranb.org/pdf/examapplication.pdf

Link to important dates:
http://www.cchra.ca/web/exam/content.aspx?f=29881

> A lot of you have changed our contact information in your systems; however, we are still receiving some mail addressed to our old mailing address. Please ensure that your accounts payable systems and any distribution lists are updated with the following information:

HRANB PO Box 23128 Moncton, NB, E1A 6S8

Telephone: 1-506-855-4466 Fax: 1-506-855-4424

Thank you to our contributors of this edition of the HRANB spring newsletter. Newsletters will be prepared twice a year - spring and fall. We hope you enjoy the variety of articles and the tools and ideas they provide to you as they relate to the profession of Human Resources. Enjoy!

Articles

Five Major Reasons Employees Hate Their Managers
Bruce L. Katcher, Ph.D., President of Discovery Surveys, Inc. examines the five major reasons employees are unhappy and hateful towards their managers. His findings are based on the results of surveys conducted from more than 50,000 employees during the past several years. Read more.

Succession Planning Checklist
Gary Forsgren, Managing Partner of Forsgren & Associates Inc, highlights the increasing need for an organization to be a leader in succession planning. Organizations that plan and support these key human resources will be the single greatest factor in their future success. In addition Gary provides a Readiness Checklist to assist organizations in ensuring that they have the strategies and tools needed to be successful. Read article. View checklist.

Managing the Generation Mix
We have continually faced recruiting, communication, training, and strategic planning issues. Today, age diversity and the “Generation Gap” poses new challenges for Human Resource (HR) and managers as we try to ensure we treat all employees fairly not necessarily equally. Colette Komst, illustrates the HR Professionals role as mediator and translator between the generations requiring HR professionals to become experts on generational diversity. Read more.

The New Wave of Human Resources Professionals
People who decide to make human resources a career and who choose to get an education in the HR field are the new breed of HR professionals. They are the “new wave”! Emile Gallant, HRANB Provincial Executive Member, looks at the evolution of the HR Professional in Canada and the importance of the CHRP designation and continued learning of the HR Professional. Read more.

The Fredericton Chapter Introduces a Mentorship Program
The Fredericton HRANB Chapter introduced a Mentorship Program to its Chapter members. The program was a huge success and Karen LeBlanc, Fredericton Chapter Executive Member, outlines the steps that were taken in establishing the program and provides her contact information if other chapters are interested in developing a similar program. Read more.

Work Life Balance: Managing Stress & Self
Susan Arisz outlines the importance of managing and avoiding stress in your life. She emphasizes the importance of controlling stress, recognizing stress, strategies and how to respond to stress. Her insights and tips will help everyone reflect on their life and balance. Read more.

Is an Addiction a Safety Risk in the Workplace?
Nicholas Barry is a Substance Abuse Professional and he sees individuals and conducts seminars on “Addiction in the Workplace” to assist supervisors and managers to find a solution to this growing problem. He outlines the role and tools an HR Manager can use and resources that are available to assist in addressing addiction in the workplace. Read more.

Tips to Recruiting and Retaining Employees
Rachelle Gagnon, President of HRANB, explores the challenges of recruiting and retaining good employees. First impressions, orientation programs, satisfaction surveys, developmental opportunities, HR metrics and exit interviews all contribute to retaining your staff. Rachelle outlines strategies for the HR professional to look at implementing in their workplace. Read more.

Message from CCHRA President View.