
Partner Event: WE-CAN Workshop: Ask an HR Expert
April 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Are you preparing to make your first hire or expand your team but unsure where to start? Do workplace dynamics or employee reliability keep you up at night? Are people issues reaching the “you’re not going to believe this” level?
If so, you’re not alone. Join Carey Bidtnes, CHRL, Founder of Bidtnes & Associates Ltd., for a no-nonsense, interactive Ask Me Anything session.
Learn how to apply your skills to the people side of your business—mitigating risk, addressing challenges, and creating an environment for growth. Whether you’re making your first hire, navigating a tricky workplace issue, or wondering if your policies are up to par, this session offers insights from real-world examples.
Come with your questions—big or small—and leave with the clarity and confidence to handle your HR challenges head-on.
In this 90-minute session, we will:
Tackle your toughest HR questions—from hiring and compliance to team dynamics and terminations
Discuss the impacts of people decisions including risk management through contracts and employee handbooks
Review how to put policies in place now to support future decisions, sustainability and business growth
Provide practical solutions & resources that you can apply immediately
Let’s talk HR—because when a template isn’t enough, you need real answers.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Carey Bidtnes is the Principal and Founder of Bidtnes & Associates Ltd., a Kingston-based firm specializing in fractional human resources services and workplace investigations. With over 20 years of experience in human resources and business operations, Carey has collaborated with businesses of all sizes, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises and not-for-profit organizations. She understands the urgency of human resources and workplace challenges, providing flexible, knowledgeable support where and when it’s needed most.