Training & Events

HR Performance & Results is pleased to present a variety of training, seminars, and workshops offering practical solutions and best practice strategies for employers and their management teams to address current events and issues arising in their workplaces.

Important Notice: Some of our programs are offered in both Barrie, ON and Vaughan, ON to meet participant needs. For further information, reach out to our team!

Our programs are intended for both Leadership Teams as well as Employees. For further details, see below.
Click Here for our full HRPAR 2025 Training Program Calendar.

Friday, March 7, 2025

Why Can’t I Just Fire Them?

You can fire them – but it will cost you!

During this practical, interactive workshop, participants will learn how to manage the risks associated with managing difficult employment related matters and possible termination outcomes.

Agenda:

  • Employment Standards Act and Common Law
  • Managing difficult employment related matters and possible termination outcomes
  • Absenteeism, Accommodation and Employees with Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol issues
  • Harassment and workplace violence
  • Performance related issues
  • Grounds for Cause
  • Strategies to Minimize Risks
Date & Time:

Friday, March 7, 2025

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location:

Virtual (Zoom)

Price:

$525.00 (+HST)

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Why Can’t I Just Fire Them? - Terminations (February 14)

Pricing is per person/per training session.

Cancellations: Registrations cancelled 7 or more days prior to the workshop are refundable minus a $50.00 administrative fee. Alternatively, you may receive a credit to attend a future training session. Cancellations less than 7 days prior to the workshop are non-refundable. If at any time you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your registration to another individual at no extra cost. Please notify our office of the name of the alternate person who will be attending.

We reserve the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances or under-enrollment. Liability is limited to a refund of workshop fees only.

We accept Visa and MasterCard.

Thursday, April 10, 2025

How to Ensure Employees Get Along – Effective Conflict Resolution

A Skill That Every Supervisor Needs!

Conflict in any workplace is inevitable. It’s how you manage and resolve the conflict that determines the impact on your workplace culture and ultimately the retention of your employees. In this workshop, participants will learn effective conflict resolution skills that they can immediately apply in the workplace.

Agenda:

  • Introduction to conflict
  • The causes and impact of conflict in the workplace
  • The role of managers and supervisors in managing conflict
  • Strategies to deal with conflict and practically apply them
Date & Time:

Thursday, April 10, 2025

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location:

Barrie, ON

Price:

$525.00 (+HST)

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How to Ensure Employees Get Along - Conflict Resolution (April 10)

Pricing is per person/per training session.

Cancellations: Registrations cancelled 7 or more days prior to the workshop are refundable minus a $50.00 administrative fee. Alternatively, you may receive a credit to attend a future training session. Cancellations less than 7 days prior to the workshop are non-refundable. If at any time you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your registration to another individual at no extra cost. Please notify our office of the name of the alternate person who will be attending.

We reserve the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances or under-enrollment. Liability is limited to a refund of workshop fees only.

We accept Visa and MasterCard.

Friday, April 11, 2025

How to Ensure Employees Get Along – Effective Conflict Resolution

A Skill That Every Supervisor Needs!

Conflict in any workplace is inevitable. It’s how you manage and resolve the conflict that determines the impact on your workplace culture and ultimately the retention of your employees. In this workshop, participants will learn effective conflict resolution skills that they can immediately apply in the workplace.

Agenda:

  • Introduction to conflict
  • The causes and impact of conflict in the workplace
  • The role of managers and supervisors in managing conflict
  • Strategies to deal with conflict and practically apply them
Date & Time:

Friday, April 11, 2025

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location:

Vaughan, ON

Price:

$525.00 (+HST)

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How to Ensure Employees Get Along - Conflict Resolution (April 11)

Pricing is per person/per training session.

Cancellations: Registrations cancelled 7 or more days prior to the workshop are refundable minus a $50.00 administrative fee. Alternatively, you may receive a credit to attend a future training session. Cancellations less than 7 days prior to the workshop are non-refundable. If at any time you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your registration to another individual at no extra cost. Please notify our office of the name of the alternate person who will be attending.

We reserve the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances or under-enrollment. Liability is limited to a refund of workshop fees only.

We accept Visa and MasterCard.

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Why Can’t We Communicate? – Effective Communication in a Diverse Workplace

In today’s diverse workplaces, it is critically important that supervisors and managers have the knowledge and skills necessary to foster a respectful and inclusive work environment. In this workshop, participants will gain a deeper understanding of diversity, develop their cultural competence, and learn inclusive communication strategies for immediate application in their workplace.

Agenda:

  • Understanding Diversity
  •  Cultural Awareness and Unconscious Bias
  • Barriers to Communication
  • Effective Communication
  • Inclusive Communication Strategies

     

Date & Time:

Thursday, May 22, 2025

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location:

Barrie, ON

Price:

$525.00 (+HST)

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Why Can't We Communicate? - Effective Communication (May 22)

Pricing is per person/per training session.

Cancellations: Registrations cancelled 7 or more days prior to the workshop are refundable minus a $50.00 administrative fee. Alternatively, you may receive a credit to attend a future training session. Cancellations less than 7 days prior to the workshop are non-refundable. If at any time you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your registration to another individual at no extra cost. Please notify our office of the name of the alternate person who will be attending.

We reserve the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances or under-enrollment. Liability is limited to a refund of workshop fees only.

We accept Visa and MasterCard.

Friday, May 23, 2025

Why Can’t We Communicate? – Effective Communication in a Diverse Workplace

In today’s diverse workplaces, it is critically important that supervisors and managers have the knowledge and skills necessary to foster a respectful and inclusive work environment. In this workshop, participants will gain a deeper understanding of diversity, develop their cultural competence, and learn inclusive communication strategies for immediate application in their workplace.

Agenda:

  • Understanding Diversity
  •  Cultural Awareness and Unconscious Bias
  • Barriers to Communication
  • Effective Communication
  • Inclusive Communication Strategies 
Date & Time:

Friday, May 23, 2025

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location:

Vaughan, ON

Price:

$525.00 (+HST)

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Why Can't We Communicate? - Effective Communication (May 23)

Pricing is per person/per training session.

Cancellations: Registrations cancelled 7 or more days prior to the workshop are refundable minus a $50.00 administrative fee. Alternatively, you may receive a credit to attend a future training session. Cancellations less than 7 days prior to the workshop are non-refundable. If at any time you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your registration to another individual at no extra cost. Please notify our office of the name of the alternate person who will be attending.

We reserve the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances or under-enrollment. Liability is limited to a refund of workshop fees only.

We accept Visa and MasterCard.

May 7 – June 18, 2025

Essentials of Supervision – Workshop Series

HR Performance & Results is pleased to present the Essentials of Supervision workshop series. This six-week workshop is offered in a hybrid model allowing participants to choose to attend in-person at our 151 Ferris Lane office, or virtually via Zoom.

The purpose of our Essentials of Supervision workshop is to assist supervisors in gaining the confidence and knowledge in becoming an effective supervisor and to provide practical tips and strategies for immediate application in their workplaces.

All our workshops are based on adult learning principles incorporating discussion, individual and group exercises, and lecture style. Each participant will receive a participant manual including tools and resources that can be used as a reference guide in their workplace.

For further information or to register, please contact Nicole Vanderpost, CHRP at nicole@hrpar.ca

Date & Time:

May 7 – 8:30am-12:30pm

May 14– 8:30am-12:30pm

May 21 – 8:30am-12:30pm

May 28 – 8:30am-12:30pm

June 11 – 8:30am-12:30pm

June 18 – 8:30am-12:30pm

Location:

Virtual (Zoom)

Price:

$2500.00 (+HST)

September 17 – October 29, 2025

Essentials of Supervision – Workshop Series

HR Performance & Results is pleased to present the Essentials of Supervision workshop series. This six-week workshop is offered in a hybrid model allowing participants to choose to attend in-person at our 151 Ferris Lane office, or virtually via Zoom.

The purpose of our Essentials of Supervision workshop is to assist supervisors in gaining the confidence and knowledge in becoming an effective supervisor and to provide practical tips and strategies for immediate application in their workplaces.

All our workshops are based on adult learning principles incorporating discussion, individual and group exercises, and lecture style. Each participant will receive a participant manual including tools and resources that can be used as a reference guide in their workplace.

For further information or to register, please contact Nicole Vanderpost, CHRP at nicole@hrpar.ca

Date & Time:

September 17 – 8:30am-12:30pm

September 24 – 8:30am-12:30pm

October 1 – 8:30am-12:30pm

October 8 – 8:30am-12:30pm

October 22 – 8:30am-12:30pm

October 29 – 8:30am-12:30pm

Location:

HRPAR Office or virtually (Zoom)

Price:

$2,500.00 (+HST)

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Why Can’t I Just Hire Them? – The Art of Effective Interviewing

During this interactive workshop, participants will practice the art of designing effective interview questions to ensure that they are hiring top talent using practical tips and strategies for immediate application in their workplace.

Agenda:

  • Designing Interview Questions
  • The Art of Asking Questions and Probing
  • Benchmarking Candidate Responses
Date & Time:

Thursday, September 25, 2025

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location:

Virtual (Zoom)

Price:

$525.00 (+HST)

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Why Can't We Communicate? - Effective Communication (May 22)

Pricing is per person/per training session.

Cancellations: Registrations cancelled 7 or more days prior to the workshop are refundable minus a $50.00 administrative fee. Alternatively, you may receive a credit to attend a future training session. Cancellations less than 7 days prior to the workshop are non-refundable. If at any time you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your registration to another individual at no extra cost. Please notify our office of the name of the alternate person who will be attending.

We reserve the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances or under-enrollment. Liability is limited to a refund of workshop fees only.

We accept Visa and MasterCard.

October 23 – November 20

Understanding Employment Legislation – Workshop Series

This three-part series is intended to build on the high-level overview of employment legislation in Ontario provided in our “Understanding Employment Legislation” e-commerce programs, taking a deeper-dive into specific sections of the legislation.

Participants will have the opportunity to work through real-life scenarios and learn how the legislation is practically applied in their workplaces in order to ensure compliance.

Participants are encouraged to complete the corresponding e-commerce programs prior to attending these sessions. Participants will receive a 15% discount code for the e-commerce programs upon registering for each program.

For further information or to register, please contact Nicole Vanderpost, CHRP at nicole@hrpar.ca

Date & Time:

Part I — Ontario Employment Standards Act
Date: October 23, 2025
Time: 9:00am—12:30pm

Part II — Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act
Date: November 6, 2025
Time: 9:00am—12:30pm

Part III — Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Date: November 20, 2025
Time: 9:00am—12:30pm

Location:

Virtual (Zoom)

Price:

Single Session Fee: Per Session — $525.00 (+HST)
Bundle Fee: Parts 1-3 — $1,275.00 (+HST)

“I appreciate the opportunity and recognize the importance of being able to attend relevant workshops when it comes to HR and strategies that can be employed to make our organization better. The Conflict Resolution workshop was very insightful, affords me tools to be able to use when/if conflict arises, and has increased my confidence around being more empathetic. A job well done and thanks again!”

Sean, Near North Supply