CPHR Saskatchewan: Weekly Newsletter
Association News

CPHR Saskatchewan congratulates Saskatchewan Polytechnic on the accreditation of their Business Diploma in Human Resources. Graduates from April 2016 and onward are eligible to waive the NKE with an overall cumulative average of 70% or higher.  

This is CPHR Saskatchewan’s first program to become accredited.

For more information on the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Diploma in HR, click here.

For additional information regarding CPHR Saskatchewan’s NKE Waiver, click here.

Join your fellow HR practitioners this fall for the 14th Annual CPHR Saskatchewan Conference, which will take place Sept. 29-30, 2020 in Saskatoon, Sask. 

Speaker proposals are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. If you are interested in speaking at the 2020 Conference, the 2021 HR Forum or a 2020/2021 professional development event, click here to review the Speaker Proposal Guidelines and submit an online application. All members are encouraged to share this information with potential HR speakers in their networking circles. Speaker proposals for the 2020 Conference will be reviewed and evaluated in mid-May 2020. Submitted proposals remain "open" for a period of two years. 

Nominations are open for the HR Professional Awards!  As we continue to elevate the human resources profession in Saskatchewan it is important to showcase outstanding human resource achievements and honour people who inspire exceptional people practices.

The HR Professional Awards will be presented at the 14th Annual CPHR Saskatchewan Conference in Saskatoon on Sept. 29-30, 2020. Submit your nominations for Rising Star, Team of the Year and Distinguished Career Awards before Friday, June 26, 2020. 

Information regarding the CPD requirements, the online reporting system and the webinar recording can be found here.

Registration is now open for the Spring 2020 National Knowledge Exam (NKE) on May 29.

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View NEW listings in the Independent Consultant Directory here.
View NEW listings in the Industry Partner Directory here.

Visit the website to post your listing today!

In March 2019, new educational pathways were announced along with the requirement that nine foundational HR courses will be required effective July 1, 2021 if a member does not have a degree with a major in human resources. The implementation date for the course requirement has changed to Jan. 1, 2022. This change allows a member without a degree majoring in human resources four opportunities to write the National Knowledge Exam. Visit the website for exam dates and more information on the CPHR Certification Pathways.

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Professional Development

This one-day event in Regina on April 2, 2020 is almost sold out!  Deadline to register is March 26, 2020.

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To view all professional development opportunities, including webinars and partnership events with reduced rates, visit the Learning Calendar.

FREE Webinar - Benefits 101: Back to the Basics
March 10, 2020
FREE code: SK-FREE20 
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Webinar - RESET: Why Can't I Focus? Work "on" Versus "in" Your Day
March 12, 2020
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FREE Webinar - Growth & Development: How Total Compensation Supports Modern Business Strategy
March 24, 2020
FREE code: SK-FREE20 
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Webinar - RESET: The Next Best Version of Me (My Team)!
March 26, 2020
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1st Annual CPHR Saskatchewan HR Forum
April 2, 2020
Regina, SK
Register Here


National Knowledge Exam - Spring 2020
May 29, 2020 
Register Here


FREE Employment Standards WebinarsRegister Here


FREE WorkSafe Saskatchewan Online LearningRegister Here


The CPHR Saskatchewan Accreditation Program supports the continued professional development needs of our growing number of CPHRs by recognizing quality HR focused professional development programs.

Click here to view a list of our accredited partners and their professional development events.

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CPHR Designation

The Validation of Experience (VOE) Assessment is the final step in the process to become a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR).

There are four VOE intakes per year. The next submission deadline is March 31, 2020.

For more information on the VOE requirement, click here.

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University of Regina
The Professional Leadership Certificate will provide you with an increased awareness and understanding of leadership concepts and will enable you to become a more effective, evolved leader.

The Professional Leadership Certificate is certified for 98 CPHR CPD hours and is comprised of seven face-to-face courses (14 hours each).  Courses may be taken individually or as part of the certificate. Looking to train a team? We will customize the content to meet your needs.

 
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Resources

Source: Financial Post 

Companies with diverse boards are less likely to encounter financial restatements and fraud, according to a study of more than 6,000 companies listed in the U.S., including Canadian firms, from the University of Toronto.

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*Past news articles featured can be found on the CPHR SK website here

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Saskatchewan Worker's Compensation Board - Regina, Saskatchewan
Saskatoon Co-operative Association Limited - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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Weyburn Credit Union - Weyburn, Saskatchewan
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