Queen's IRC

It may be summer break for the kids, but our program coordinators are still hard at work perfecting every detail of your next course with us.
While we get things ready behind the scenes, you can stay ahead of the curve by exploring our online library of webinars, articles and 2026 HR Trends report.
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The workplace is changing fast. Is your organization ready?

Discover what more than 500 HR and labour relations professionals across Canada are saying about leadership, workplace culture, AI, workforce planning, employee engagement, and more.

Download the 2026 HR Trends Report and uncover the insights shaping the future of work.

📥 Download your free copy: https://irc.queensu.ca/thought-leadership/2026-hr-trends/

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What happens when negotiation moves beyond theory?

Our Negotiation Skills program gives you the opportunity to step into a live bargaining simulation and experience the challenges, pressures, and opportunities that come with reaching an agreement.

Develop practical techniques for preparing, communicating, problem-solving, and building consensus in complex negotiations and collective bargaining.

📍 Victoria, BC | July 6–10
🔗 https://irc.queensu.ca/learning/programs/negotiation-skills/

Can AI make workplace investigations more efficient, or does it create new risks?

In his latest article, Devan J. Corrigan explores the growing role of AI in workplace investigations and why human judgment remains essential to ensuring fairness, accuracy, and defensible outcomes.

📖 Read the article: https://bit.ly/4elLPAH

Interested in building advanced investigation skills? Learn more about our new Advanced Workplace Investigation Skills program launching this November.

🔗Program: https://bit.ly/4em1IXC

🎓 Graduation day at Queen's IRC!

A big congratulations to our two newest certificate graduates, Lisa Niblock and Diane Miller! 👏

Completing a certificate program takes commitment, dedication, and a passion for continuous learning—and we're proud to celebrate this achievement with them.

Join us in congratulating our graduates on reaching this important milestone! 🎉

AI can help streamline workplace investigations, but it also introduces new risks.

Join Devan Corrigan and Deborah Hudson for an upcoming webinar and learn what every investigator needs to know about using AI responsibly.

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

Plus, get a sneak peek at our new Advanced Workplace Investigation Skills program launching this November.

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

🚨 Introducing a New Queen's IRC Program! 🚨

Workplace investigations are becoming increasingly complex, and investigators need the skills and confidence to navigate challenging situations effectively.

That's why we're excited to launch **Advanced Workplace Investigation Skills** this November.

Designed for experienced HR professionals and union representatives, this advanced program builds on foundational investigation knowledge and helps participants confidently manage complex cases involving anonymous complaints, multi-party investigations, digital evidence, mental health considerations, and emerging AI tools.

Facilitated by workplace investigation experts **Devan Corrigan** and **Deborah Hudson**, the program combines practical instruction, realistic case studies, and immersive simulations to strengthen your investigative skills and decision-making.

Learn more and register:
https://irc.queensu.ca/program/advanced-workplace-investigation-skills/

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Creating an inclusive workplace starts with understanding the lived experiences of others.

In this Thought Leadership article, Tina Sarkar-Thompson shares her personal journey as a professional living with a disability and offers practical ways employers can move beyond compliance to create workplaces rooted in equity, accessibility, and belonging.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://irc.queensu.ca/workplace-accommodation-is-more-than-a-checkbox/

Workplace Accommodation is More Than a Checkbox - Industrial Relations Centre - Queens University Disability can manifest in many forms: visible, invisible, chronic, temporary, and episodic are just a few examples. It can appear at all stages of life: it can be congenital or appear at any time during one’s life, and can be gradual or sudden. At some point in life, most people will experience a...

Negotiation skills are built through practice, not theory alone.

In Queen's IRC's Negotiation Skills program, participants take part in a realistic bargaining simulation that challenges them to apply strategies, navigate competing interests, and build confidence at the table.

As a recent participant shared:

"During the Negotiation Skills program, the bargaining simulation, which provided a hands-on, relevant and immersive experience, was both challenging and rewarding. This exercise alone has enhanced my negotiation skills for future use."

Join us and develop practical skills you can put to work immediately.

📍 Victoria, BC
📅 July 6–10, 2026

🔗 Learn more: https://irc.queensu.ca/learning/programs/negotiation-skills/

Is your organization preparing for an upcoming round of collective bargaining?

The strongest negotiators don't just show up at the table. They arrive with a clear strategy, strong preparation, and the skills to navigate difficult conversations, build trust, and achieve better outcomes.

Join us this July for Queen's IRC's Negotiation Skills program and strengthen your bargaining capabilities through expert instruction, practical exercises, and an immersive bargaining simulation.

📍 Victoria, BC
📅 July 6-10, 2026

Learn more: https://irc.queensu.ca/learning/programs/negotiation-skills/

Negotiation Skills - Industrial Relations Centre - Queens University Master the art of collective bargaining. Learn effective strategies, changing approaches and best practices at the bargaining table.