Queen's IRC: Giving HR Professionals a Roadmap to the Future

"Advanced HR will help you learn new ways to add value to your organization while you develop a personal career roadmap."

Change is sweeping through all levels of our organizations, so it is hardly surprising that the HR profession — and yes, you can call it a profession — is undergoing dramatic changes of its own.

There is a growing consensus that HR professionals are facing a new set of expectations that touch not merely the function of HR but its core purpose. What are these new expectations? And what new competencies will HR professionals need to stay relevant?

On the Road Again

Queen's IRC representatives are hitting the trail in the coming months and we hope to see many of our alumni. The IRC will have a presence at the following spring conferences:

If you plan on attending any of these events, do stop by our booth and say hello.

Reserve your spot soon at these popular programs:

Essentials of Organizational Strategy May 10-12, 2010 (Kingston, ON) Aligning HR Strategy with Organizational Strategy [Overview | Download Brochure | Register]
Change Management May 18-21, 2010 (Toronto, ON) Driving and Building Support for Successful Change Projects Using a Time-Tested Framework [Overview | Download Brochure | Register]
Organizational Design June 1-3, 2010 (Kingston, ON) Navigating and Remapping the Org Chart [Overview | Download Brochure | Register]

Professional MIR now available!

The School of Policy Studies is excited to launch the new Professional Master of Industrial Relations (PMIR) program. The PMIR is designed for early to mid-career professionals in the field, and is very accessible to individuals who want to advance their studies part-time while continuing to work. If you are looking to enhance your career opportunities, then Queen's PMIR program may be the right choice in executive education for you. Please check out the electronic brochure for more information.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To apply online please visit the School of Graduate Studies' website http://www.queensu.ca/sgs/index.html.