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SUMMARY:Legal Update with Lucas Mapplebeck - Extended Luncheon - February 19th (new date)
DESCRIPTION:We will be hosting an extended luncheon with a LEGAL UPDATE from local attorney\, Lucas Mapplebeck \nRegistration will commence at 9:45 am for a 10:00am start.  Coffee and pastries upon arrival \nThe cost for the extended luncheon is $50.00 per person. Send any topics you wish to have spoken about to branthrnetwork@outlook.com \n*Note- we now accept e-transfers payments. Please send payments to branthrnetwork@outlook.com  \nLucas Mapplebeck is a lawyer with Filion Wakely Throup Angeletti LLP and has been with the firm\, representing employer clients\, since 2016. Filion Wakely is an employer focused law firm ranked as one of Canada’s Top 10 management-side labour and employment law boutiques by Canadian Lawyer magazine. Lucas works out of the firm’s Hamilton office. \nLucas primarily litigates representing employers before the courts and various administrative tribunals in all areas of labour and employment law. Lucas has argued before the Superior Court of Justice\, the Ontario Divisional Court\, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario\, the Ontario Labour Relations Board\, the Canada Industrial Relations Board and other administrative tribunals. As a former teacher and college instructor\, Lucas recognizes the value of education and is particularly interested in informing and training human resources professionals so that they are informed about current legal trends and can take a proactive approach to managing legal risks in the workplace. \nThursday\, February 19\, 2026 – 9:45 am – 12:30 pm \nBest Western Hotel & Conference Centre (19 Holiday Drive\, Brantford\, ON) \nRegistration & Networking 9:45 am – 10:00 am \nPresentation 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nLunch 12:00pm – 12:30 pm \nRegister on-line at bhrn.ca          $50 per person
URL:https://bhrn.ca/event/legal-update-with-lucas-mapplebeck-3/
LOCATION:Best Western Brantford Hotel and Conference Centre\, 19 Holiday Drive\, Brantford\, ON\, N3R 7J4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:March 26th -  WSIB Best Practices presented by Windley Ely
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce our March luncheon.  We understand how busy March break can be so we have taken the opportunity to push our luncheon back by one week. \nJoin us for an interactive training session featuring WINDLEY ELY where we will dive deep into WSIB best practices.  This session will cover SPOTTING RED FLAGS\, NAVIGATING REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS\, HANDLING DIFFICULT SITUATIONS and evaluating your WSIB experience rating statement. \nThese will have you leaving with key takeaways to directly strengthen and improve your own program.  This session is open for all – not just HR.  Please extend the invite to any employee in your network that covers WSIB.  This is sure to be a session you dont’ want to miss. \nJoining us will be: \nLauren Walls\, Associate Director Of Operations \n Lauren joined Windley Ely in 2008 and currently serves as the Associate Director of Operations\, also managing our Montreal office. She brings over 18 years of experience in Workers’ Compensation across various industries. Lauren earned a Law Clerk Diploma from Fanshawe College and holds certifications from the Ivey Leadership Program\, as well as the Communication and Leadership Presence Program. She is currently furthering her professional development by working toward her HR designation. \nLauren is passionate about leading people and spearheading change. Her expertise encompasses complex claims management\, customer service\, advising on the effects of experience rating during transactions\, strategic and succession planning\, and leading and implementing change initiatives. \n  \nKimberly Boyd\, Manager Client Services \n  \nKimberly Boyd is a Client Service Manager at Windley Ely\, bringing over 12 years of experience in supporting existing clients and leading business development initiatives. Her career has been dedicated to creating and managing sales and service plans\, building strong relationships with key decision-makers\, and continuously enhancing her industry knowledge to drive success. \n  \nIn her role\, Kimberly serves as a trusted advisor to clients\, ensuring their evolving needs are met with strategic\, tailored solutions. She collaborates closely with internal teams to deliver seamless service\, proactively identifies growth opportunities\, and drives initiatives that strengthen client retention and satisfaction. Known for her consultative approach and results-oriented mindset\, Kimberly is committed to delivering measurable value and fostering long-term partnerships \n 
URL:https://bhrn.ca/event/march-26th-wsib-presented-by-windley-ely/
LOCATION:Best Western Brantford Hotel and Conference Centre\, 19 Holiday Drive\, Brantford\, ON\, N3R 7J4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:April 16\, 2026 - HR as the AI Enabler with Vaseem The AI Guy
DESCRIPTION:HR as the AI Enabler April 16\, 2026 | Luncheon Session \nAI is already in your workplace\, the real question is whether HR is leading it or reacting to it. \nIn this session\, Vaseem Baig (Vaseem The AI Guy) explores how HR professionals are uniquely positioned to guide responsible\, people-first AI adoption across their organizations. Drawing on real-world examples and practical frameworks\, this session will help you move from AI uncertainty to AI confidence. \nYou’ll walk away with: \n\nA clear picture of where AI fits (and doesn’t fit) in the HR function\nPractical prompting techniques you can apply immediately\nA framework for evaluating AI use cases in your organization\nLanguage and strategies to lead AI conversations with your leadership team\n\nThis session is for you if: \n\nYour organization is using AI informally but has no real strategy\nYou’re curious but not sure where to start\nYou want to be the person in the room who actually gets AI\n\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026 – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm \nBest Western Hotel & Conference Centre (19 Holiday Drive\, Brantford\, ON) \nRegistration & Networking 11:30 am – 11:45 am \nLunch 11:45 am – 12:15 pm \nPresentation 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm \nRegister on-line at bhrn.ca          $50 per future member | $30 for members
URL:https://bhrn.ca/event/april-16-2026-hr-as-the-ai-enabler-with-vaseem-the-ai-guy/
LOCATION:Best Western Brantford Hotel and Conference Centre\, 19 Holiday Drive\, Brantford\, ON\, N3R 7J4\, Canada
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