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Your first collective agreement sets the foundation for every agreement that follows.

Queen’s IRC facilitators Elizabeth Vosburgh and Deborah Cooper share practical guidance to help bargaining teams prepare, build trust, and negotiate with confidence.

Strengthen your labour relations expertise in the Labour Relations Foundations program and save 20% during our Fall Promotion, running August 10 to 24.

💻 Dec 7-11, 2026 | Virtual
📍 Mar 8-12, 2027 | Toronto

Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3TZZ43i

Don't forget to sign up for tomorrow's 1-hour webinar and explore how AI is reshaping workplace investigations.

📅 August 19, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM ET
💻 Navigating AI in Workplace Investigations

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/3S432Hk

Webinar: Navigating AI in Workplace Investigations - Industrial Relations Centre - Queens University Navigating AI in Workplace Investigations FREE, LIVE WEBINAR August 19, 2026 from 1–2 PM ET Workplace investigators stand at a critical technological crossroads. While Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises rapid transcriptions and automated shortcuts, navigating these tools requires careful judgme...

Now is the perfect time to start or continue your learning journey with Queen’s University IRC.

Register between August 10-24 and save 20% on our select core certificate programs! From virtual options to in-person sessions in Kingston, we have programs tailored to fit your schedule and goals.

Learn more and secure your spot here: https://irc.queensu.ca/fall-promotion/

Change is moving quickly, but strong organizational foundations can help you keep pace.

Watch our on-demand webinar with Queen’s IRC facilitator Carol Kotacka to learn how resilient systems and stakeholder trust support meaningful change.

Ready to learn more? Save 20% on two upcoming Organizational Foundations sessions:

📍 September 15 to 17, 2026 | Kingston
💻 February 1 to 4, 2027 | Virtual

Watch the webinar: https://irc.queensu.ca/webinar-speed-of-change/

Webinar: Rapid State of Change: How Built Foundations Help You Keep Pace - Industrial Relations Centre - Queens University The Speed of Change, the Strength of Structure Why Foundations Matter More Than Ever WEBINAR ON-DEMAND https://youtu.be/b-1of_-hGQc Global disruption, from AI to workplace transformation, is accelerating faster than many organizations can respond. In this fast-moving landscape, agility isn’t optio...

HR’s role is no longer simply to earn a seat at the table. It is to help shape the table itself.

In this article, Lola Obomighie explores how HR professionals can strengthen the connection between people and organizational priorities by:

• Building HR practices around the organization’s strategic identity
• Contributing to business planning early and often
• Using change management to turn strategy into action

Ready to strengthen your strategic influence? Save 20% on select upcoming sessions of our Aligning HR and Business Strategy program during Queen’s IRC’s Fall Promotion, August 10 to 24.

📍 Oct 20-22, 2026 | Kingston
💻 Feb 22-25, 2027 | Virtual

Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4z0MPna

With Queen’s IRC training, you leave with highly practical ideas and information that you can apply immediately at your organization.

Take advantage now of our Fall Promotion and save 20% on select core certificate programs when you register between August 10 and 24. Whether your focus is aligning HR strategy, mastering organizational development, or building a foundation in labour relations, we've got you covered.

💬 Unsure which path is right for you? Speak directly with one of our program advisors for a personalized consultation.

👉 See the full schedule and grab your discount: https://irc.queensu.ca/fall-promotion/

Can leaders address performance concerns while also supporting an employee’s medical or accommodation needs?

They can, and they must.

In her latest article, Tina Sarkar-Thompson introduces Dual Track Performance Leadership, a practical model that helps leaders maintain performance clarity while exploring appropriate support and accommodations.

By running both tracks together, leaders can act earlier, communicate more confidently, reduce organizational risk, and foster greater trust.

Because compassion and accountability are not competing priorities. Responsible, human-centred leadership requires both.

Read the full article: https://irc.queensu.ca/dual-track-performance-leadership/

Happy Civic Holiday!

Our hardworking team will be taking a well-deserved break on Monday, August 3, 2026.

We will be back on Tuesday, August 4, refreshed and ready to help with all your professional development needs. Have a wonderful long weekend!

Congratulations to Jaswanth Rayapudi and Lisa Niblock, and thank you for sharing your experiences with the IRC. We're proud to have been part of your professional development.

Whether you're taking a single course or pursuing a full certificate, our team is ready to help you plan a learning experience that fits your goals. https://bit.ly/4z7IJdd

Make space for learning this summer with a free, live webinar from Queen’s University IRC.

Join facilitators Devan J. Corrigan and Deborah Hudson to explore how AI is reshaping workplace investigations and what investigators need to consider before incorporating these tools into their practice.

📅 August 19, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM ET
💻 Navigating AI in Workplace Investigations

You’ll also get a preview of our new Advanced Workplace Investigation Skills program launching this November.

🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/3S432Hk

Webinar: Navigating AI in Workplace Investigations - Industrial Relations Centre - Queens University Navigating AI in Workplace Investigations FREE, LIVE WEBINAR August 19, 2026 from 1–2 PM ET Workplace investigators stand at a critical technological crossroads. While Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises rapid transcriptions and automated shortcuts, navigating these tools requires careful judgme...