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Advanced Human Resources

It's clear that a company's human talent can represent an unrivaled competitive advantage — but only if your employee culture is focused on and ready to contribute to organizational goals and results. Our HR and OD programs give you that edge.

Key Takeaways

Skills and exercises to help you meaningfully measure existing data and contribute to business decisions.
Gain an understanding of HR and its role in building sustainable organizational capabilities.
Create a proactive approach to managing your career in people management.
Develop innovative, relevant programs and processes that earn the respect and endorsement of senior business-line executives.
Deliver HR practices that directly impact your organization’s revenue streams and cost management initiatives.
Gain tools for measuring current practices and enhancing the strength of your organization’s succession planning initiatives.

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The Queen’s IRC Advanced Human Resources Certificate

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Queen’s IRC has a new website and participant portal!

By Alison Darling
Date: September 26, 2023

As Queen’s IRC’s Director of Professional Programs, I am delighted to share we have launched a new website, compl...

Labour Relations

Do Employees Have the Right to Work from Home?

By Deborah Hudson
Date: September 26, 2023

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, global workforces experienced a sudden and forced shift into remote wo...

“Queen's IRC provides excellent training for HR professionals seeking to enhance their impact.”

Angela AveryEVP, Chief People, Corporate & Sustainability Officer, WestJet Airlines

“The HR Metrics & Analytics program provides a learning experience for working professionals that is unrivalled in its content, delivery and outcome.”

Geoff WoodDirector, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Employee Health & Volunteer Resources, Guelph General Hospital

“Strategic Workforce Planning was my first professional development course with Queen's IRC, and it surpassed my expectations. A wonderful experience all over. Very well planned, thought out, and executed. I appreciated the levels of details and the staff's dedicated level of service, truly white glove! Well done and thank you!”

Maxime YelleAdministrative Officer, Privy Council Office

“An excellent course facilitated by experts with real-life, applicable experience that enhances the course content. Would highly recommend for leaders who are looking for meaningful knowledge and strategies to address the growing workforce challenges we are facing.”

Jesse WilsonDirector, Workforce Planning and Partnerships, Queensway Carleton Hospital

“Great facilitators and course content that can be relied on in real-time in various workplace scenarios.”

Louise FragnitoCAO, Township of South Frontenac

“Queen’s IRC programs are great because they offer in-depth knowledge of real-world labour relations issues and best practices. The variety of participants from across Canada and across industries all share common experiences, whether from the management, HR, or union perspective, and create lively, relevant exchanges. The facilitators and speakers are excellent and well-versed in actual case studies. The learning experience is enriched by interactive role-playing sessions that are interesting and relevant.”

“My experience with Queen’s University IRC changed my life. It’s not just about the education I received while working towards my Certificate in Labour Relations, but the environment in which it happened. Queen’s IRC is a place you can learn and grow amongst the teachers who care and show up to ensure your success.”

“Having completed many training programs over the past 10 years through various providers, I would 100% recommend the programs offered through the Queen’s Industrial Relations Centre (IRC) as some of the best. Each program offers an excellent combination of theory, practical application and top-notch facilitators who deliver the training.”