Professional Development

April HR Roundtable
HR Roundtable

April HR Roundtable

Competency: Guide, Coach, and Advise

CPD: # 1 (Upon confirmation of attendance CPD hours will be directly applied to your CPD log in your member portal)

About the Event
The HR Virtual Roundtable is a monthly opportunity for CPHR Alberta members to connect with other members and discuss current and/or emerging HR topics.

In this structured conversation, participants will be split into smaller breakout groups, offering members quality time to discuss topic questions, network with one another, share ideas and perspectives, receive support, and inspiration. It goes without saying that confidentiality and the willingness to share are key to the success of this event.

For the April HR Roundtable, we will focus on Networking.

The discussion questions to consider:
Most of us believe that “networking” is important to our careers. This overview outlines the business case using specific studies and a data-based approach … 15 Networking Statistics Everyone Should Know (2024). Interestingly enough, employee networking can actually build business relationships with “clients and customers, partnerships, and vendors”.
(please copy paste this URL into your browser: https://www.apollotechnical.com/networking-statistics/)

1. As HR professionals, how could we build a business case to support “networking initiatives”, especially to skeptical leaders?
2. Does your organization actively promote “networking” through initiatives and programs? If so, how?
3. Are there other ways we, as HR professionals, could support and/or introduce specific programs focused on networking type activities?


About the Speaker
Steve Cutler, BA
Steve Cutler is a Joint Principal with AccessHR and leads the Executive Search, Recruitment, Career Transition and Career Coaching practices. He has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor and confidant to the business, not-for-profit, and Human Resource communities.

Sheri Brake B.Comm, MIR, CPHR
Sheri Brake is a Joint Principal with AccessHR and leads the HR Consulting, Learning and Development, Workplace Investigations and Leader Coaching practices. Sheri combines her years of HR experience with her authentic, down-to-earth style to support clients in all industries.