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May 22, 2013 – Complimentary Breakfast Seminar: “Creating a Mentally Healthy Workplace” – Ottawa, ON
Join us to explore what you can do to foster mental health in your workplace. Dr. Rebecca Leaver will facilitate a lively workshop for proactive employers who plan on including mental health as part of their diversity and inclusion programs. This workshop is intended to raise awareness regarding mental health and addictions in the workplace and provide you with practical tips to get you started. Come join us on May 22, 2013 at the Graybridge Malkam Head Office from 8:00am – 10:00am for this complimentary seminar. For more information or to register, please visit: http://graybridgemalkam.com/en/19.6.asp.
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March 27, 2013 – Employment Accessibility Resource Network (EARN) Annual Conference
John Dorland and Denise McLean will be presenting at the EARN Annual Conference on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the Algonquin College Commons Theatre. This is a full day event that provides opportunities for employers, service providers and community stakeholders to learn, share knowledge and network. The goal of the conference is to create a greater community awareness of the talents and availability of People with Disabilities as potential employees, increase the recruitment of clients who use employment services and result in an increase in the number of job placements. For more information or to register, please visit: http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=228&EID=14530.
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February 5, 6, and 7, 2013 – Human Resource Management for First Nations, Aboriginal, and Métis Communities
Patricia Baxter will be presenting at the Human Resource Management for First Nations, Aboriginal, and Métis Communities in Ottawa, ON. Patricia will be discussing “The Role of Communities in Promoting Employee Success” on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 from 10:00am – 11:00am. Please visit the conference website at http://www.infonex.ca/1052/overview.shtml.
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2013 Employer Excellence Awards: Call for Entries
2013 Employer Excellence Awards: Call for Entries
Hire Immigrants Ottawa is accepting entries for the 2013 Employer Excellence Awards from employers in the National Capital Region. In its sixth year, the awards recognize local employers for their innovative policies and practices in the recruitment and retention of skilled immigrants into their organizations.
Download the awards entry form
The deadline for submissions is January 21, 2013. If you have any questions about the awards, please contact us at: awards@hireimmigrantsottawa.ca |
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November 26, 2012 – The EARN (Employment Accessibility Network) Learning Event
The invitation is extended to all members of EARN, City of Ottawa Managers and employers in Ottawa. Continental breakfast will be provided for all participants. For more information or to register, please visit: http://eepurl.com/rsomv
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November 15, 2012 – Free Webinar: “Recruiting and Retaining Internationally Trained Workers”
Denise McLean of Graybridge Malkam will be moderating a free webinar on "Recruiting and Retaining Internationally Trained Workers" on behalf of the Canadian Tourism HR Council on Thursday, November 15, 2012 from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM EST.
The webinar coincides with the launch of a new compendium of case studies, developed by GM for the CTHRC, which showcases successful practices that small to medium sized Canadian tourism businesses have in place to recruit, integrate and retain ITWs.
For more information and to register, go to
http://cthrc.ca/en/member_area/events_calendar
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June 13, 2012 – Free Seminar: “From Good Intentions to Intentional Action: The How-To's of Promoting Inclusion” – Ottawa
Dr. Denise McLean will be facilitating this seminar, which will provide you with the opportunity to try the Opt for Inclusion™ Tool that measures your diversity, inclusion and cultural competencies. You will then be presented with an abbreviated training session on the importance of inclusion in the workplace. Come join us on June 13, 2012 at the Graybridge Malkam Head Office from 8:30am – 10:30am for this complimentary seminar. For more information or to register, please visit: http://www.graybridgemalkam.com/en/19.5.asp
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January 30-February 1, 2012 – Public Sector Human Resources Management Conference
Dr. Judy Laws will be presenting at the Public Sector Human Resources
Management Conference for Infonex at the Residence Inn by Marriott in
Ottawa, ON. Judy will be discussing “Using an Onboarding Program
to Maximize the Effectiveness of Your New Staff” on Tuesday, January
31, 2012 from 1:15pm – 2:15pm. Please visit the conference website
at http://www.infonex.ca/1005/overview.shtml
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The Electricity
Sector Council’s Aboriginal Workforce Participation Initiative Website
The Electricity Sector Council’s Aboriginal Workforce Participation Initiative
website has launched www.brightfutures.ca/aboriginal.
In addition to career information for Aboriginal people, www.brightfutures.ca/aboriginal
includes an HR toolkit for employers, complete with a cohesive attraction,
recruitment and retention strategy based on research and best practices,
two demonstration projects, documentation of best practices and the adaptation
of HR tools targeted to industry needs. Graybridge Malkam has been a key
consultant on this initiative.
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October 24-26, 2011 – SHRM 2011
Diversity & Inclusion Conference
Our senior Graybridge Malkam associate, John C. Dorland, will be presenting at the SHRM 2011 Diversity & Inclusion Conference in Washington, D.C. John will be presenting “Carpe Diem! Seeing and Seizing Opportunities for Inclusion” on Monday, October 24 from 10:45 a.m. – Noon. For more information on how to participate, please visit: http://www.shrm.org/Conferences/Diversity/Pages/Monday.aspx
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October 2 & 3, 2011 – Workforce Diversity Network’s
The Power of Inclusion Conference
Dr. Denise McLean and Thomas Fagan will be facilitators at Workforce Diversity Network’s The Power of Inclusion conference in Rochester, New York. Denise and Thomas will be presenting “Embedding Diversity and Inclusion in your Organization” on Monday, October 3 from 10:45-12pm: Concurrent Session #2. For more information or to register, please visit: http://www.workforcediversitynetwork.com/conf_main.aspx
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September 9, 2011 - Free Seminar: “Innovation in the Making
- Ensuring Your Workplace is a Respectful One!” - Ottawa
Kae S. Roberts and Dr. Judy Laws will be introducing you to a new and
innovative program that shifts the lens from "behaviour" as
the means to curb undesirable workplace conduct and places it where we've
not considered looking before: our beliefs, values and attitudes (BVAs)
as the means to prevent. Come join us for a complimentary seminar on September
9, 2011 at the Graybridge Malkam Head Office from 11:30am – 2:30pm
where you will have an opportunity to participate in a facilitated discussion
on how you can make and be the difference for your organization in the
effort to create a safe and healthy workplace. For more information or
to register, please visit: http://www.graybridgemalkam.com/en/19.4.asp
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December 6-7, 2010 - The Conference Board of Canada’s Workplace Diversity and Inclusiveness Forum
John C. Dorland will be presenting at The Conference Board of Canada’s Workplace Diversity and Inclusiveness Forum: Translating Diversity into Business Advantage at the Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel in Toronto. John will be discussing “Faith at Work and How to Tackle Tough Diversity Issues” on Monday, December 6th at 1:30pm. For more information, please visit: http://www.conferenceboard.ca/conf/10-0165/default.aspx
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October 11-13, 2010 - SHRM Diversity & Inclusion Conference & Exposition
John C. Dorland and Dr. Judy Laws will be presenting at the 2010 SHRM Diversity & Inclusion Conference & Exposition in New Orleans, LA. John Dorland will be presenting “Leveraging Diversity for Inclusion: The Role of Inclusive Leadership” on Tuesday, October 12 from 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Dr. Judy Laws will be presenting “Getting to the Boardroom Table—Keys to Developing a Diversity Strategy That Will Get the Attention of Senior and Middle Management” on Monday, October 11, 2010 from 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. For more information on how to participate, please visit: http://www.shrm.org/Conferences/Diversity/Pages/Monday.aspx
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Free Executive Breakfast – “Internationally Trained Professionals - Are you Missing Out?” - Toronto
The business case for hiring Internationally Trained Professionals (ITPs) is strong. Studies have shown that a diverse workforce leads to more innovation, employee satisfaction and positive bottom lines. However, ITPs face many barriers in finding work or being utilized to their full potential. Come join us for a complimentary breakfast on June 9, 2010 at the Ramada Plaza from 8am – 10:30am where you will have an opportunity to engage in a facilitated discussion with your peers and colleagues on how some of these real and perceived barriers can be overcome. For more information or to register, please visit: http://www.graybridgemalkam.com/en/19.3.asp
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Hiring Disabled or Special Needs Employees – A Personal Account
John Dorland will be presenting “Hiring Disabled or Special Needs Employees – A Personal Account”, at the SHRM, 2010 Staffing Management Conference & Exposition on April 26, 2010 from 1:15pm – 2:30pm in Orlando, Florida. For more information on how to participate, please visit: http://www.shrm.org/conferences
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Free Workshop – Developing Your Diversity Strategy – Calgary, December 16
In this complimentary interactive workshop Dr. Judy Laws will guide organizations in developing a diversity strategy. Using her real world experience in developing strategies and her theoretical know-how, Judy will direct participants through the guide posts to developing a successful and sustainable diversity strategy. Her experience in the field will help you avoid a stop-gap approach to diversity, and develop a strategy that fosters a truly inclusive workplace culture. For more information or to register, please visit: http://www.graybridgemalkam.com/en/19.2.asp
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Executive Diversity Breakfast: “Conflict in a Diverse Workplace: An Obstacle or an Opportunity” – Ottawa, Ontario
Jas Kalra and Dr. Judy Laws will be presenting “Conflict in a Diverse Workplace: An Obstacle or an Opportunity”– in Ottawa on November 24, 2009. Come enjoy a complimentary breakfast that will present a framework for how to effectively navigate through cultural differences and resolve conflicts in the multicultural workplace. For more information or to register, please visit:
http://www.graybridgemalkam.com/en/19.1.asp
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From Traditional to Inclusive Leadership: Moving Beyond Diversity to Inclusion
John Dorland will be presenting "From Traditional to Inclusive Leadership: Moving Beyond Diversity to Inclusion", at the SHRM Workplace Diversity Conference on October 19, 2009 in San Diego, California. For more information on how to participate, please visit: http://www.shrm.org/conferences/
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August 19, 2009 - Introduction to Telfer’s “Focus on India Program”.
Jas Kalra of Graybridge Malkam will be one of the presenters at the World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax on August 19, 2009. This presentation is part of an introduction to Telfer’s “Focus on India Program”.
The Telfer Focus on India Program is a comprehensive program for business executives offered by the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa in conjunction with its partner organizations. It will be offered in Ottawa in November 2009 and is designed to provide practical business intelligence and guidance to Canadian firms as they prepare to tackle the opportunities and challenges in the Indian market. Each participant in the program will undertake a business plan analysis and report for his or her firm relative to the Indian market. The program is led by Marvin Hough, a former Regional Vice President for Asia at EDC and Canadian Trade Commissioner in India. For more Details and the Application Form see the attached link.
http://www.telfer.uottawa.ca/FocusIndiaProgram
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April 28, 2009 - India - Dealing with the Business Culture Issues
In partnership with Telfer School of Management, Graybridge Malkam presents a half day program that demonstrates the impact of business culture on business activities. It will benefit personnel who interact regularly and directly with Indian employees, partners, advisors, buyers and government officials. The program gives a valuable insight into how to align strategies with the Indian business culture as you enter or expand your business in India and help you avoid potentially costly mistakes. For more information please visit: http://graybridgemalkam.com/en/pdf/IndiaBusinessCultureEvent.pdf
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French Language
Training – Evening Courses Starting April 6, 2009.
For further information please click on this link: Evening Courses
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Becoming More
Comfortable with the Uncomfortable
John Dorland will be presenting "Becoming More Comfortable
with the Uncomfortable: Including People with Disabilities in Your Workplace",
at the SHRM Workplace Diversity Conference on October 28, 2008 in Atlanta,
GA. For more information on how to participate, please visit: www.shrm.org/conferences/global/
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How to Avoid a “One-Size-Fits-All”
Diversity Failure
"How to Avoid a "One-Size-Fits-All" Diversity
Failure", at the SHRM Workplace Diversity Conference on October 27,
2008 in Atlanta, GA. For more information on how to participate, please
visit: www.shrm.org/conferences/global/
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Free to be…You and Me
John Dorland will be presenting "Free to be…You and Me", at the Human Resource Professionals of West Toronto (HRPWT) Dinner Meeting, on September 17, 2008 in Toronto. For more information on how to participate, please visit: www.hrpa.ca/HRPA/Chapters/westtoronto/Events/
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Are Your Global Teams Culturally
Savvy? Making the Cultural Connection
Mario Emond will be presenting “Are Your Global Teams
Culturally Savvy? Making the Cultural Connection”, at the SHRM Global
Conference on March 31, 2008 in Boston, MA. For more information on how
to participate, please visit: www.shrm.org/conferences/global/
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French Language
Training – Evening Courses Starting January 14, 2008.
For further information please click on this link: Evening Courses
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Free to Be...You and Me
- Philadelphia, PA
John C. Dorland will be presenting “Free to Be...You
and Me” for the Society for Human Resource Management's Workplace
Diversity Conference. This presentation will take place on October
20, 2007 in Philadelphia, PA. For more information on how to
participate please visit: http://www.shrm.org/conferences/diversity/ |
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Diversity in the Workplace
Course - Montreal, Quebec
Pascale Leblanc will be the course leader on September
18th for the upcoming Diversity in the Workplace Course, hosted by Federated
Press on September 18, 19, 2007. She will also be facilitating
a session on: “Accommodating Differences in the Workplace”.
For more information on participating please visit: www.federatedpress.com |
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Executive Diversity Breakfast:
Influence of Diversity on Innovation – Ottawa, Ontario
Dr. Judy Laws will be presenting The Influence of
Diversity on Innovation in Ottawa on July 24, 2007.
Join us for a complimentary breakfast that will provide insight into why
and how you can increase your businesses innovation, and thus your competitive
advantage, by pooling your people from different backgrounds, disciplines
and cultures. Learn how to support your employees innovation, and then
drive it. For more information or to register please contact Sarah at:
sgauen@graybridgemalkam.com |
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Diversity in
the Workplace Course - Ottawa, Ontario
Dr. Judy Laws will be the course leader for the upcoming
Diversity in the Workplace Course, hosted by Federated Press on May
22 & 23, 2007. She will also be facilitating two sessions: “How
to recruit and retain a diverse, well-qualified workforce”
and “Interviewing techniques for a diverse workforce”.
For more information on participating please visit: www.federatedpress.com/pdf/DWOT0705-e.pdf
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April 16, 2007-
Evening French, Spanish, English Classes
We will be offering Evening Language Instruction in small
groups for all levels starting April 16, 2007. Classes will run from 6:00
to 8:30 on Mondays and Wednesdays for 10 weeks. The cost is $299.00. For
more information, please contact Jeannie at: jpeck@graybridgemalkam.com
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