CPHR BC & Yukon

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We all have the same question in our minds, "What will the new world of work look like?" Among physical work environments, safety concerns, mental health issues, staffing changes and remote work options, HR has a lot to consider in planning for the post pandemic age.

In times of uncertainty, knowledge is power, so join us for Day 1 of this two-day two day virtual event, where various subject matter experts bring the latest updates and emerging trends to help prepare and navigate through this new norm.

Keynote Session #1:  

"Maxed Out: How to Mitigate the Looming Mental Health Crisis, Together"

Speaker: Gregg Taylor, CPHR, FSEAP, Family Services Employee Assistance Program

Description:

The latest surveys confirm that the current COVID crisis has only exacerbated the mental health issues and concerns already prevalent in today’s workplaces. In fact, most experts agree that a mental health crisis is looming as the full impact of isolation, remote work, and returning to workplace restrictions and protocols come into play. Join us for this engaging session where we’ll explore the unique mental health issues this pandemic is raising, how to build a comprehensive approach and model for supporting employee mental health, and how to support employees who are struggling while maintaining our own mental health as we engage in our HR and leadership roles.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the latest trends in metal health concerns including the effects of the pandemic (acute & chronic stress, anxiety, trauma)
• How to establish a multi-tiered approach to workplace mental health supports and strategies
• Models and strategies for recognizing mental health issues and engaging with employees
• Boundaries & self-care for HR and other front line workers
  
  

Keynote Session #2:  

"The Show Must Go On: Employment Law in the Pandemic Age"

Speaker: Cameron Wardell, Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark LLP

Description:

2020’s most popular cliché might be that we live in unprecedented times. While we surely do, the past six months have also seen rapid adaptation and adjustment by employers and employees across all sectors, and even by the federal and provincial government.  In this session, Cam will discuss the events of 2020 and the changes to labour and employment law that have come as a result.  As we look to the future and 2021, this might just be the precedent your business is looking for.

Learning Outcomes:

• Changes to British Columbia legislation as a result of or in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic
• The difficulty with adapting to the Covid-19 lock down and strategies taken by employers to do so including layoffs and work-sharing.
• The legal concept of ‘frustration’ and its application to employment relationships and the Employment Standards Act in the context of Covid-19 dismissals.

Keynote Session #3: 

"COVID-19 update for Human Resource Professionals"

Speaker: Dr. Christopher Stewart-Patterson, Integra Medical Consulting

Learning Outcomes:

• Medical conditions of concern
• Close contact  definition
• Masking guides
• Building air
• Meeting room guides
• School return issues