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 Association NewsAfter five years with CPHR Saskatchewan our Events & Marketing Manager, Leanne, will be leaving the organization on December 19, 2025. Leanne has brought incredible energy, creativity, and care to everything she touched, from our events to the way we connect with and communicate to members. We’re grateful for her hard work and the many contributions she’s made to this community. Please join us in thanking Leanne and wishing her all the very best in her next chapter!
Seasons Greetings! We wish you a safe and enjoyable holiday season, and all the best in 2026! Our office will close at noon on December 24, 2025, and will re-open on January 2, 2026.
CPHR Saskatchewan is excited to announce the Virtual HR Forum on March 19, 2026. Registration opens in January 2026. Stay tuned for more information!
The CPHR HR Trends for 2026 report is now available for members on our Reports & Guidebooks page. Please note this members-only content is confidential and not intended for external distribution. Members are also encouraged to join the HR Trends Report 2026 webinar, Leading Through Change: Human-Centric and Future Ready, on January 27, 2026.
The Fellow of the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (FCPHR) is a prestigious award that recognizes Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHRs) who have made exemplary contributions to the HR profession. This is a designation, and recipients are granted recognition as an FCPHR. The deadline to submit nominations is January 15, 2026. Learn more.
CPHR Saskatchewan is proud to continue its partnership with Veritas Solutions to offer The Trauma-Informed HR Professional course on February 10, 2026, along with the Workplace Investigations Certificate Program in May 2026 and October 2026.
CPHR Saskatchewan receives regular inquiries for HR expertise from the public and its members. The Consultant Directory provides a platform to highlight and promote the expertise and services of CPHR Saskatchewan consultant members. Looking for HR expertise? Visit the Consultant Directory. Are you an HR consultant? Complete the online application.
Industry NewsHR Insider
The end of the year arrives with tinsel, team lunches, and the hum of carols drifting from breakroom speakers. For many organizations, December feels like a pause, a collective exhale before the new year begins. Yet behind that cheer lies a more complex truth: not every employee feels included in the so-called “holiday spirit.” HR Reporter
Canada’s labour market showed more signs of cooling in the third quarter of 2025, with employers posting fewer job openings even as overall labour demand and payroll employment edged higher, according to Statistics Canada. 
Professional DevelopmentCPHR Saskatchewan Learning Calendar We're proud to offer members quality professional development and resources. To view all upcoming professional development opportunities offered by CPHR Saskatchewan and its partners, visit the Learning Calendar. Review our Partner Directory to find additional courses and programs pre-approved for CPD hours. Upcoming Events HR Book Club - January HR Trends Report 2026 (CPHR Canada) Leading Through Change: Human-Centric and Future Ready Human Rights, Immigrations & Employment The Inclusion Journey: Updates to the Employer Partner Program Virtual Information Session - Validation of Experience The Trauma-Informed HR Professional HR Book Club - February Strategic Spending: Maximizing Inclusion Impact at Any Budget Human Rights for Employers Training Building Pathways: Indigenous Participation in the Skilled Trades Workplace Investigations Workplace Investigations More Professional Development Options
CPHR DesignationThe next NKE will take place in November, 2026. Registration will open in February/March 2026. Associate members wishing to pursue the CPHR designation and write the NKE must be NKE Ready. Being NKE Ready means associate members have met the coursework requirement and received approval from CPHR Saskatchewan prior to registering for the NKE. For those requesting transcripts, if the name on your transcripts or reports is different than your current name, please update the "maiden name" in your member profile. NKE Prep Courses NKE Waiver Please Note: CPHRs, FCPHRs, Retired CPHRs, and Retired FCPHRs who are required to submit CPD hours for 2025 should have received an email on November 3rd from Amanpreet Kaur, Member Relations Coordinator (akaur@cphrsk.ca). This message included personalized details regarding your CPD hours and declaration. Amanpreet is now on leave for one year. Queen Sobere-George will be filling in as Member Relations Coordinator during Amanpreet’s absence. Queen can be reached through email at info@cphrsk.ca, qsobere-george@cphrsk.ca or by phone 306-242-2747. Typically, this email is sent during the first week of December; however, this year it was distributed the first week of November. If you have already met all CPD requirements and completed your 2025 declaration, you would not have received this email. There is a minimum requirement of 10 CPD hours annually and, during any three-year rolling period, a minimum of 60 CPD hours, including a three-hour ethics course. Ethics Course: CPHR Canada has partnered with illuxi to offer a three-hour ethics course called Navigating Change: Ethical Responsibilities in the Digital Age. Completing this free ethics course will provide you with the three-hour minimum ethics requirement for your designation. Learn more here. Upcoming CPD Info Sessions: Popular Links The next VOE intake is April 30th, 2026 by 9:00 a.m. It is recommended to have the application submitted a few weeks prior to the deadline in case the application requires additional information. Applicants must successfully demonstrate a minimum of eight (8) examples where HR work is at the advisory HR level and aligned to the HR competencies. There is a maximum of twelve (12) examples that can be provided. Next VOE Info Session is February 10th, 2026. We strongly encourage all CPHR candidates and those approved for the senior pathway to refer to the VOE page to review the following resources before completing the application:
ResourcesSaskatchewan HR Trends Reports and Guides can help HR practitioners make informed decisions with reliable information on what is occurring in Saskatchewan’s workplaces. Click here to learn more.
CPHR Saskatchewan has put together a list of resources for members and the public to assist with education and taking action to ensure safe workplaces in Saskatchewan. Click here to read more.
CPHR Saskatchewan members are eligible for free access to Perkopolis! Enjoy offers on entertainment, travel, shopping, and more. Find full instructions on how to sign up here.
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