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Welcome to the 17th Annual HR Excellence AwardsCPHR Manitoba’s HR Excellence Awards is an annual showcase of the great accomplishments of our members and the HR community beyond. As we continue to advance the HR profession in our province, the HR Excellence Awards is an opportunity to recognize these achievements and share best practices of our industry’s leaders.

Thank you for joining us this evening. Your support towards the talent, dedication and hard work of Manitoba’s HR professionals and business leaders is what makes this evening so special.

Tonight’s proceedings will showcase nominees in three Professional Excellence Award categories and three Business Excellence Award categories; two CPHR Manitoba Scholarships will also be awarded. The scholarships recognize full-time post-secondary students with outstanding academic, leadership, extracurricular and human resource skills.

The Professional Excellence Awards recognize individuals who apply their expertise and knowledge to achieving their organization’s objectives at various levels in their careers. The Rising Star Award recognizes HR professionals in the first five years of their career. The HR Professional of the Year recognizes CPHRs who excel at the operational level and the HR Executive of the Year Award recognizes executive-level practitioners for their strategic influence on their organization.

The Business Excellence Awards recognize Manitoba businesses that have harnessed the power of HR to advance their business goals. Tonight’s nominated organizations have successfully demonstrated leadership in human resource programs or services by creating, developing and implementing initiatives that have resulted in significant and measurable benefits to the organization.

This evening we will have a very special presentation. Roma Thorlakson will be granted the Fellow CPHR (FCPHR). This is a prestigious award that recognizes CPHRs who have made exemplary contributions to the profession.

Congratulations to all our nominees and award recipients!

The Gala Menu

FIRST COURSE

Tomato Vegetable Soup—

ENTRÉE

Napa Valley ChickenTopped with sun-dried tomato pesto cream, fire roasted peppers, melted aged cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, served with oven roasted twin chateau potatoes, fresh asparagus and seasonal vegetable medley.—

DESSERT

Tiramisu Cake—

DINNER WINE

Cono Sur Bicicleta — ViognierCono Sur Bicicleta — Pinot Noir —

The Evening's Agenda

Cocktail Reception—

WelcomeMaster of Ceremonies—

GreetingsCPHR MANITOBA

Janice Harper, Chair, CPHR Manitoba Michelle Whyard, Chair, Awards Gala Nominations Committee

CITY OF WINNIPEG

Councillor Markus Chambers, Deputy Mayor—

Presentation of AwardsPROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS

CPHR Manitoba Scholarship Awards Rising Star Award HR Professional of the Year Award —

Dinner—

Presentation of AwardsPROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS

HR Executive of the Year Award FCPHR Presentation

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Employee Development, Relations & Total Rewards AwardHealth, Wellness & Safe Workplace AwardOrganizational Strategy & Engagement Award

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Health, Wellness and Safe Workplace Award

Employee Development, Relations & Total Rewards Award

Rising Star AwardHR Executive of the Year Award

People First HR Services is a People Corporation company

HR Professional of the Year Award

Organizational Strategy and Engagement Award

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The Professional Excellence

Awards

CPHR Manitoba Scholarship Awards

Rising Star Award

HR Professional of the Year Award

HR Executive of the Year Award

FCPHR Presentation

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The following pages showcase each of the nominees of the Professional Excellence Awards.

Congratulations to all nominees!

Jay Michno is a student at Red River College’s Business Administration Diploma program, majoring in Human Resources.

Jay’s involvement with the Red River College Students’ Association Board proved to be a great source of experience as he was able to use this affiliation to view issues and topics through the lens of a Human Resources professional. At board meetings, Jay and his team would regularly discuss and vote on topics that affect the well-being of students who made up their constituency. As a result, Jay dedicated a lot of his time at Red River College talking with students, finding out what issues they are facing and how the Students’ Association can better their college life experience.

Jay also had the opportunity as a member of the Students’ Association Governance Committee to be involved in the Association’s first-ever governance review. This review was conducted by an outside firm and was overseen by the committee. Major topics of the review included student engagement, employee and executive policies, and bylaws review.

Jay believes that being involved in these activities has given him an opportunity to work to improve his experience within the Strategy and Engagement functional areas of the CPHR Competency Framework.

N O MINE E Jay Michno

CPHR Manitoba Scholarship Award — FOR ACCREDITED CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA PROGRAM STUDENTS

For a full-time post-secondary student enrolled in an Accredited Certificate or Diploma Program with an outstanding portfolio of academic, leadership, extracurricular and human resource activities.

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CPHR Manitoba Scholarship Award — FOR ACCREDITED CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA PROGRAM STUDENTS

For a full-time post-secondary student enrolled in an Accredited Certificate or Diploma Program with an outstanding portfolio of academic, leadership, extracurricular and human resource activities.

Carolina Fierro Vicente is a bilingual International Student with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She is currently enrolled in the Human Resources Management program at the University of Manitoba.

Carolina has four years of professional experience as a Human Resources Specialist at Siemens Colombia, a German multinational company. She worked for the talent acquisition team and was responsible for the recruitment and selection of interns, trainees, professionals and first level managers. Carolina was also responsible for on-boarding, diversity training and other projects related to employer branding.

Carolina is consistently recognized as a hard-working, proactive and motivated professional with excellent communication skills. This allows her to adapt well to different cultures, teams and environments. Her ongoing goal is to contribute to HR teams while also benefiting other professionals and society.

She desires to become an HR Generalist in order to continue learning about the field and ultimately become an HR Manager.

NOM INE E Carolina Fierro Vicente

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N O MINE E Jayden Joseph

Jayden Joseph is a student at the University of Manitoba’s Asper School of Business, completing her commerce degree with a double major in Human Resources and Leadership and Organization.

Jayden is currently the President of the University of Manitoba Human Resource Association (UMHRA). This position allows her to showcase her leadership capabilities, expand her network and gain self-confidence in HR matters. She has the opportunity to welcome new students to the association and mentor them as an HR role model.

Jayden has also been selected for the HR Case Competition Team for a second consecutive year and will compete in HR Case Competitions across Western Canada.

In addition, Jayden is also the seasonal Manager of Hi-Point restaurant in West Hawk Lake Manitoba. She has gained experience in development, recruitment, selection and compensation strategies. This experience has strengthened her abilities as she is actively training and managing employees in an ever-changing, challenging work environment.

CPHR Manitoba Scholarship Award — FOR DEGREE PROGRAM STUDENTS

For a full-time post-secondary student enrolled in a Degree Program with an outstanding portfolio of academic, leadership, extracurricular and human resource activities.

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CPHR Manitoba Scholarship Award — FOR DEGREE PROGRAM STUDENTS

For a full-time post-secondary student enrolled in a Degree Program with an outstanding portfolio of academic, leadership, extracurricular and human resource activities.

NOM INE E Carina McLeod

Carina McLeod is a student at the University of Winnipeg’s Business Administration Program, majoring in Human Resources.

In her final year of study, Carina made the decision to become more involved with the faculty. She applied to be a member of the student-run Business Administration Students' Association (BASA) and was offered the position of Co-Director of Academics. Accepting this role has proven to be an amazing opportunity both personally and educationally. She has gained experience creating application forms, interviewing, screening and selecting applicants for conference scholarships and the student employer lunch and learn programs. She has been able to empower students while gaining experience and forming lasting relationships.

In addition to being a full-time student, Carina is an Insurance Broker at HUB International and she has recently accepted a position with Health Canada as a Human Resources Assistant through the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP).

Carina will continue working in the HR field. She aspires to make a difference in the lives of others professionally and through volunteer work that she holds close to her heart.


N O MINE E Marc Beghin

Marc Beghin, CPHR Candidate, is the Human Resource Generalist at Pinnacle Auto Group.

As a student, Marc gained volunteer work experience in organized labour (AESES), working his way up to Contract Administrator and a party to collective bargaining. Three years after graduation from the University of Manitoba as a Second Degree Student, Marc was lead HR representative for the 425-employee Dilawri Auto Group.

Marc is currently a member of the Senior Management team for the 125-employee Pinnacle Auto Group, and its flag-ship store, Mercedes-Benz Winnipeg. His impact to the organization was felt in the first two months. He took the lead integrating and onboarding 35 new employees in the 2016 acquisition of Focus Hyundai and Focus Auto Body & Glass. A year later, Marc contributed to staffing the ground-up build of the Pinnacle Collision Centre. Marc has built and forged the HR department to its present state.

Marc has introduced and championed an EAP, digitizing file management, effective interviewing, workplace professionalism and is currently implementing a company-wide HRIS containing an ATS, time and attendance tracking and Health and Safety compliance.

Marc has an exceptional ability to intuitively read people which contributes to successful coaching of staff and management.

Rising Star AwardFor impressive accomplishments and results in the first five years of human resources experience.

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NOM INE E Brittany Enns

Brittany Enns, CPHR Candidate, is the Manager of Human Resources at RAPID RTC.

Brittany currently oversees the entire Canadian human resources function, including the day-to-day management of over 200 Canadian employees across multiple provinces. RAPID RTC’s incredible growth and success in 2018 would not have been possible without her personal and professional contributions.

Upon joining RAPID RTC at the beginning of 2018, Brittany assumed a large recruitment portfolio. Despite the many challenges and after completing nearly 500 interviews, Brittany successfully hired 90 new employees. This unprecedented recruitment success was completed in addition to her independent management of the Canadian human resources function, including employee relations, company events, and the vast other responsibilities encompassed by human resources.

In addition to her professional success and accomplishment, Brittany consistently strives for personal improvement and the betterment of those around her. She has taken an active role as a mentor at RAPID RTC for the Human Resources Coordinator and has initiated the restart of the company’s Co-op Work Practicum Program, all the while acting as a mentor with the CPHR Manitoba’s Professional Mentorship Program.

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N O MINE E Jennifer Harding

Jennifer Harding, CPHR Candidate, is the Human Resources Generalist for MacDon Industries.

Jennifer is responsible for the organization, planning and execution of career awareness events including co-op recruiting, career fairs and post-secondary partnerships held annually across North America. She is the official face of the department and company at these events which has allowed her to build successful relationships with the faculties and students.

Jennifer also manages the external hourly recruitment process, an area that employs a majority of approximately 1,300 employees. In 2018 she led an eight-month hiring initiative of over 300 individuals. This required coordinating various departments’ staffing requirements and overseeing the arrangement of interviews and testing as required. This process has been documented and formalized to use as the business standard going forward.

Jennifer has led business organization initiatives regarding acquisitions and long-term growth plans. She is involved with the HR Department’s due diligence process for the company’s most recent acquisition, successfully integrating all the new team members’ data and aiding to merge the companies’ policies and practices.

In addition to her role at MacDon, Jennifer is a Volunteer Director for Greendell Park Community Centre, putting in countless hours at the centre, making contributions to meet staffing requirements, budgets, and various capital projects.


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NOM INE E Claudia Marcaida

Claudia Marcaida, CPHR, is the Human Resource Generalist for RTDS Technologies Inc.

Claudia began her career working for IMRIS, a formerly Winnipeg-based company that moved its operations to Minneapolis. Reporting to the EVP of Human Resources, Claudia supported the HR function assisting and ultimately taking responsibility for growing the business in the United States. This included recruitment, selection, professional development, coaching and performance management.

In 2015, she returned to Winnipeg to accept a position at RTDS Technologies as Human Resource Generalist. In this role, she is the sole HR practitioner supporting approximately 75 employees and reporting directly to the CEO. Claudia has taken on some extremely challenging projects. These include developing a corporate organizational hierarchy, conducting a compensation review, standardizing their HR documentation and introducing RTDS to HR best practices across the board. Claudia has grown in her HR expertise and independence greatly over the last few years. Having the responsibility of being the sole HR representative for the company has stretched her to develop expertise in a number of new areas.

Claudia recently became a CPHR.


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N O MINE E Laura Matlashewski

Laura Matlashewski, CPHR, is the Manager of Total Rewards at Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI).

Laura is responsible for compensation and benefits, disability management, safety and health and manages a team of eight at MPI. In 2018, she led a large project in partnership with the Director and VP of HR to dramatically change compensation for out-of-scope staff, impacting 270 employees. This project was conducted in a tight timeline, receiving approval from MPI’s Board of Directors in January and finalizing the requirement to process merit pay in May. In this new leadership role, Laura brought forward her transparent, open and collaborative leadership style. She encouraged discussions and questions to foster understanding and acceptance of the new program. She also engaged a cross-functional team to develop salary guidelines to ensure stakeholders input was represented and that the overall program catered to the employee experience at MPI.

Laura volunteers as a public member on the Board of Assessors for the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba. She also acts as a mentor for the Women in Leadership Program at MPI, encouraging women in leadership positions to build confidence and comradery in the company.

Laura’s genuine care comes through and helps her to relate with others and communicate effectively in challenging circumstances. She is a natural collaborator and enjoys bringing people together to solve problems.

HR Professional of the Year AwardFor developing, championing and implementing an initiative, program or project that clearly and measurably demonstrates a positive impact in the organization.

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NOM INE E Janice Harper

Janice Harper, CPHR, is the Executive Vice President of Human Resources at New Flyer Group (NFI Inc.).

Janice is exemplary of a dedicated, empathetic and strategic Human Resource professional. With over 25 years' experience in the HR world in retail and manufacturing industries, Janice has advanced her career from Staffing Coordinator to Executive Vice President of Human Resources for NFI Group; providing a wonderful role model for her staff and the HR community.

As a strategic partner and member of the Executive Team of the NFI Group Inc., Janice has contributed to the growth of the New Flyer Group of Companies, seeing it expand from 1,800 employees to over 6,100, spread over 31 facilities and two countries. The challenges that have accompanied this growth have demonstrated Janice's abilities to work cooperatively and lead empathetically, as she has blended together diverse workplaces into a common culture.

She has guided NFI Group’s participation in a myriad of community events and continues to drive forward causes that impact the community as a whole.

In addition, Janice has been actively involved in the HR community and is currently Chair of the Board of Directors for CPHR Manitoba. She is passionate about CPHR Manitoba’s submission for self-regulation supporting the need for regulated CPHRs in protecting the public.

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N O MINE E Estelle Moore

HR Executive of the Year AwardFor leadership and implementation of strategic responses to address economic, societal, technological, political or demographic trends that could impact the organization and human resources practices.

Estelle Moore, CPHR, is the Vice President, Human Resources at Arctic Co-operatives Limited.

Estelle leads a team of 12 Human Resource professionals in Manitoba and Nunavut and is a role model to the entire organization. She is the leader of overall HR strategies and programs which include recruitment and selection, labour relations and staffing, training and development, compensation and benefits, health and safety and performance management. She is also responsible for overseeing annual planning and operational processes, along with all financial and development plans.

Since January 2016, Estelle has led the development and implementation of Arctic Co-ops’ strategic initiative to create a culture and establish an environment full of empowerment, engagement and inclusion, where employees are encouraged, supported and recognized through a strong sense of team spirit, unity and fun.

Estelle’s innovative and results-driven tactics to involve employees at all levels of the organization have led to measurably increased morale, employee engagement and productivity throughout. As a result of her leadership, the Human Resources Division has been acknowledged as a key strategic partner within the organization and the division is recognized as an ambassador and leader of Arctic Co-ops’ culture.

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RE CIP IE NT Roma Thorlakson

Roma Thorlakson, CPHR, has over 25 years’ experience in executive and professional search, career management, leadership assessment and coaching with national and international HR firms. For 12 years, she has been dedicated to the designation, holding a variety of board and leadership roles through times of change and upheaval.

As Chair of CPHR Canada, her well-considered leadership style was highly valued through external and internal challenges to its role as the voice of HR for Canada. As Chair of CPHR Manitoba, Roma implemented a robust governance structure and prepared the organization to embark on self-regulation. She also championed and ensured the new five-year strategic plan was implemented for the Human Resource profession.

Roma has served in board and committee leadership roles for professional and community organizations since 2005. She is currently Chair of Success Skills Centre, helping immigrant professionals successfully enter careers of their home country training. Her passion is being a valued, strategic advisor and partner to clients on attracting the best leaders who will successfully contribute to the growth of their organizations and teams.

Today, Roma is President of Roma Thorlakson Executive Search, focusing on providing national recruitment of leaders for complex, technical and high-growth industries. She remains committed to the values of integrity, service excellence and continual innovation.

Fellow of the CPHR PresentationThe Fellowship Award is a prestigious award that recognizes a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) who has made exemplary contributions to the HR profession. Recipients of the award are granted recognition as a Fellow CPHR (FCPHR).


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The Business Excellence

Awards

Employee Development, Relations & Total Rewards Award

Health, Wellness & Safe Workplace Award

Organizational Strategy & Engagement Award

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The following pages showcase each of the nominees of the Business Excellence Awards.

Congratulations to all nominees!

People First HR Services is a People Corporation company

F.H. Black & Company Chartered Professional Accountants Inc. (FHB) was established in 1990 as a Chartered Professional Accounting firm located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

From 2011–2015 the company expanded into new business areas such as enterprise accounting and outsourced human resource management. FHB’s growth was evident and as their client base continued to develop, they grew to a mid-sized, multi-department organization. Recognizing their internal human resource strategy required a comprehensive assessment and overhaul to better align with the expanding firm’s long-term goals and objectives, they set out to better understand life at the company from an employee perspective.

In 2016, the senior management team began meeting one-on-one with each employee for an in-depth discussion, creating a customized “total compensation report” to be reviewed with each employee, and holding firm-wide meetings to evaluate existing policies. In addition to internal feedback, FHB researched other industry and nationwide initiatives that could potentially drive the construction of their own initiative.

In January 2017, based on the compilation of information collected, the Employee Development and Awards initiative was designed, focusing on reducing or eliminating turnover, developing employees, increasing firm productivity and profitability and rewarding employees to the highest degree possible.

From conception to realization of this strategic HR initiative, FHB came to understand the importance of employee development and rewards and the impact it has on the lives of others. Aligning employee goals with organizational goals while offering significant high value rewards resulted in the achievement of all key objectives.

NOM INE E F.H. Black & Company Chartered Professional Accountants Inc.

Employee Development, Relations & Total Rewards Award — SMALL/MEDIUM BUSINESS CATEGORY

For fostering a collaborative work environment, supporting employees to continually improve and/or creating an effective total rewards structure.

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Mosaic is a not-for-profit neighbourhood language learning program and family resource network. They offer English classes paired with quality child care, settlement and parenting support to newcomer parents. The programs offered help participants develop their English language skills and strengthen community connections while their children socialize in a safe and educational environment.

Mosaic was founded 10 years ago by a small group who had a passion to provide a level of support to newcomers that did not exist in Manitoba. The organization has grown to 72 employees with several locations in Winnipeg serving more than 1,000 participants with diverse backgrounds. They recognize the Treaty One land they reside on by including education and blanket exercises for all stakeholders.

In 2016, Mosaic designed and implemented an Employee Benefit and Registered Retirement Savings Plan in order to provide value to all staff members. It was important to the organization that both full and part-time employees were provided coverage regardless of the number of hours worked. A multifaceted benefit plan, utilizing products from numerous insurance carriers, was designed to accommodate coverage for the diversified employee group.

Since its execution of these plans, Mosaic has worked closely with staff to help increase their understanding of the Canadian healthcare system and to educate on how this opportunity can support them and their families. As a result, staff are utilizing their benefits for both physical and mental health care regularly, seeking medical assistance they previously did not have access to.

The leadership team at Mosaic is not only dedicated to their cause, but continually work to find creative solutions to support individuals.

N O MINE E Mosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network

Health, Wellness & Safe Workplace Award — SMALL/MEDIUM BUSINESS CATEGORY

For helping employees stay healthy, well and safe, protecting them and the organization, using all measures at their disposal.


GHY International was founded by George Henry Young in 1901 as one of the first brokerage houses in Western Canada. For over a century, the company has been dedicated to offering quality service to clients with a high degree of integrity and professionalism. Today they employ 130 people and have offices in Canada and the United States.

In 2015, GHY initiated the “Creating a Culture of Care” (CARE) structure. Since their nomination in 2018 for incorporating CARE into daily operations, GHY took on the task of integrating CARE into their organizational strategy and strategic planning. This involved utilizing a success tier that exemplified the ideal vision of what achievement looked like on a broad scope. Each level was a vital touch point for HR and the CARE culture of GHY.

GHY has begun reaping the rewards of their rebranded culture. They have elevated the HR department’s involvement to ensure best practices and processes are in place that support strategies and foster engagement long term. Their ongoing dedication to the initiative has created associates who ensure each client receives unparalleled customer service and continues to increase employee satisfaction.”

NOM INE E GHY International

Organizational Strategy & Engagement Award — SMALL/MEDIUM BUSINESS CATEGORY

For bringing strategic HR leadership perspectives that enhance organizational productivity, morale and culture, support business success and increase the value of human resources.

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Founded in 1877, the University of Manitoba is Western Canada’s first University.

Since 2011, the University has been utilizing a custom online recruiting system. In January of 2017 they learned this existing system would not be supported past December and a new cloud-based, non-customized version would replace the existing system. Too many critical gaps existed between the customized version and the generic version to continue with the vendor. Ultimately a new system capable of capturing all critical aspects of recruitment within a single system was required in an exceptionally short timeline.

The project team was highly structured with well-defined roles and responsibilities. Aside from the standard roles, the team reached out to a number of external stakeholders and central administration recognizing that clients should be involved in the project design and execution. Weekly team meetings were held where technical and business members provided updates, discussed issues, made decisions and talked about next steps. A good rapport was built between the two teams and was critical in carrying out the work.

The University of Manitoba successfully tested and implemented the new system on time and in budget. Their outstanding project work introduced a number of needed enhancements and provided a user-friendly platform. Multiple success factors were met including a means to advertise positions, enabling tracking and filling of support staff positions, providing union reports electronically and keeping an efficient, paperless process. As a result, there is in an increase in applications and a decrease in time spent on the recruitment process.

N O MINE E The University of Manitoba

Organizational Strategy & Engagement Award — LARGE BUSINESS CATEGORY


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The University of Winnipeg is located in downtown Winnipeg, on Treaty One Territory in the heart of the Metis homeland. The University of Winnipeg is a medium-sized university with approximately 10,000 full-time and part-time students.

In 2015, the University of Winnipeg approved a University Strategic Directions Plan articulating the University’s deep commitment to growing leaders through a focus on excellence and accessibility, especially for traditionally under-represented groups such as new Canadians, refugees and Indigenous students.

In early 2017, the University began a multi-year initiative to develop and implement a new UW Human Resource Strategy. It began by completing a comprehensive review of the HR department and providing executives with a “report card” concerning the alignment of the department and resources with the University’s strategic direction now and in the future. This rigorous process involved multiple internal stakeholder meetings, working sessions with HR leaders and associates, and comparative external research and analysis.

The impact of this review has been substantial. From a stakeholder perspective, it has provided an opportunity to review and confirm the HR department structure, and major initiatives planned for both short and longer-term. It has also ensured the focus of the HR team is on those initiatives University leadership has agreed are going to contribute positively to the institution and support the Strategic Directions. For the team, it allowed the development of deeper relationships internally and an increase in understanding of how their work directly links to the University’s goals.

The new strategy is focused, understood and supported by both the HR team and university leadership. HR has been transformed and is truly seen as a strategic and valued partner.

NOM INE E The University of Winnipeg

Organizational Strategy & Engagement Award — LARGE BUSINESS CATEGORY


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Awards Gala Nominations Committee —

Michelle Whyard, ChairBrittany EnnsWendy FunkDavid GradBliss Yang Tracy Zdrill

Awards Committee —

Melanie Bready-Brown, ChairJohn KliewerWanda LoewenLori OlsonKaren PostWarren SawatzkySherri West

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