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Effective workplace mediation begins before the conversation is initiated. This practical workshop equips HR professionals with the skills to prepare for and facilitate workplace mediation - defined as a process for addressing workplace conflict and restoring workplace relationships, distinct from legal mediation.

We’ll cover:

• Who can mediate? When is it appropriate?

• Applying workplace mediation process and best practices.

• Establishing clear communication, expectations, and ground rules.

• Assessing readiness for mediation.

• Encouraging constructive dialogue.

• Creating a path forward and transfer of responsibility.

• Determining when to pause or end mediation.

• Identify where AI is realistically being used in municipal HR today, and where it is still more promise than practice.
•  Discuss the privacy, records and FOIP considerations specific to a public sector environment.
•  Leave with a sense of what a sensible first step looks like for your own municipality.

Presented by Tenfold HR

This session is part of Western Cities HR Association’s 2026–27 professional development program, bringing municipal HR professionals together with industry experts for practical learning, conversation and connection.

One of the survey findings is that 57% say change fatigue is affecting employee engagement. What can we do as HR professionals to further influence employee engagement? Are there programs or tactics that your organization has implemented in this area?

Another finding is that only 18% report taking a proactive, data-driven approach to workforce planning. Are there specific actions that your organization has taken in this area? How important is workforce planning to the future of municipal governments?

Cost management is now the top priority for 70% of survey respondents, an increase from 62% last year. Have you experienced this at your organization? What actions has HR taken at your organization to respond to this priority?

This session is part of Western Cities HR Association’s 2026–27 professional development program, bringing municipal HR professionals together with industry experts for practical learning, conversation and connection.

Municipal human resources professionals face challenges unique to their industry. This group coaching program is a series of zoom coaching sessions that focus on common challenges, finding solutions and sharing ideas. Led by an internationally certified coach with municipal HR experience, you will find this is time well spent.

Western cities HR Association members get one complete coaching program included with their membership. Also spots are limited, and Association members will get priority.

This session is part of Western Cities HR Association’s 2026–27 professional development program, bringing municipal HR professionals together with industry experts for practical learning, conversation and connection.

Investigating workplace concerns in first responder organizations requires a nuanced understanding of leadership structures, operational realities, workplace culture, and organizational risk. Participants will learn how to:

• Recognize the unique challenges of investigations in first responder environments, including the influence of rank, loyalty, trauma exposure, and organizational culture.
• Differentiate between operational leadership and workplace misconduct, identifying when leadership actions may cross the line into harassment, bullying, discrimination, retaliation, or abuse of authority.
• Identify when complaints may signal broader organizational risks, including concerns related to culture, psychological safety, leadership practices, and organizational trust.

Facilitator: Bob Stenhouse, CEO, Veritas Solutions
Bob Stenhouse is the CEO of Veritas Solutions and a seasoned investigator with more than 20 years of experience supporting organizations across Canada.