Queen's IRC

09/08/2026

We've sent many of our participants off to explore Kingston's rich history aboard Kingston Trolley Tours, but many of us had never experienced it ourselves. During our latest team-building day, we climbed aboard and were reminded of just how much this city has to offer.

With Lake Ontario, Queen's campus, and historic landmarks woven into our daily lives, it's easy to take them for granted. The tour was a great reminder of how special Kingston truly is and how many of Canada's stories and defining moments happened right here, in the places we pass by every day.

09/06/2026

Every Labour Day, we reflect on the progress made in labour relations across Canada and the partnerships that help workplaces succeed. When unions, management, HR professionals, and decision-makers work together, they create stronger organizations and better outcomes for everyone.

For the past 89 years, we have been proud to provide education and training in Human Resources, Labour Relations, and Organizational Development.

09/04/2026

We've been busy updating our Living Labs materials to bring the learning to life for our participants. But someone's getting a little too comfortable in front of the camera... 🎬

Fingers crossed Hollywood doesn't return Devin's calls. We'd like to keep him as one of our much-loved Program Coordinators!

09/02/2026

Whether you’re joining us for 2 days or a week-long program we know you’ll fall in love with Kingston, ON.

Ask us about our favourite places to eat, explore, and enjoy while you’re here.

Check out the link in our bio to see which courses we are offering in our home city as well as across our beautiful country.

08/26/2026

The recording of our latest webinar, Navigating AI in Workplace Investigations, is now available on demand.

Explore the opportunities and risks of using AI in workplace investigations, including:
- Why AI-generated outputs require careful verification
- The legal and evidentiary risks of relying on inaccurate information
- The investigative skills, judgment and human intuition that cannot be automated

Thank you to Devan J. Corrigan and Deborah Hudson for sharing their expertise, practical perspectives and real-world experiences during this discussion.

Interested in learning more about this subject? Explore these topics and other complex investigative challenges in our Advanced Workplace Investigation Skills program.

Watch the webinar and learn more:
https://irc.queensu.ca/webinar-navigating-ai-in-workplace-investigations/

Navigating AI in Workplace Investigations WEBINAR ON-DEMAND https://youtu.be/rTOlwyEKspY Workplace investigators stand at a critical technological crossroads. While Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises rapid transcriptions and automated shortcuts, navigating these tools requires careful judgment an...

08/24/2026

⚠️ Time is running out! ⚠️

Our 20% Fall promotion ends today, August 24. If you want to earn a certificate from Queen's IRC, you need to act fast.

Invest in yourself, bring fresh solutions back to your team, and future-proof your career.

Don't miss out on these incredible savings; register before midnight tonight! ⬇️

https://irc.queensu.ca/fall-promotion/

08/20/2026

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

08/18/2026

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

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...

08/17/2026

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/

08/14/2026

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/

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...