CPHR Saskatchewan: Weekly Newsletter
Association News

Dear CPHR Saskatchewan member,

As we navigate through this time of uncertainty, one thing is for certain; the HR profession is at the forefront and being relied on to lead organizations through these unprecedented times. CPHR Saskatchewan recognizes that you as HR professionals are being called on to provide expertise and advice with little-to-no time to plan, given the continual changes to employment standards and Government/Health Care expectations. To assist you, CPHR Saskatchewan has created a COVID 19 Resource Centre where timely articles will be available for your use and reference. This information can be found here

During this time, CPHR Saskatchewan will be working remotely to maintain service to our members. Should you have any questions please feel free to reach out to CPHR Saskatchewan at info@cphrsk.ca

On behalf of the CPHR Saskatchewan board and staff, thank you for providing excellent leadership when it is needed most! 

CPHR Saskatchewan encourages you to get social and join the CPHR Saskatchewan LinkedIn Group to communicate with fellow members.

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Professional Development

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. 

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.  Keynote speakers will be announced in early April.

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


FREE Webinar - Emotional Intelligence and Gender
April 7, 2020 
FREE code: SK-FREE20 
Register Here


FREE Webinar - Talent and the Future of Work
April 16, 2020 
FREE code: SK-FREE20 

Register Here


FREE Webinar - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Unconscious Bias
May 5, 2020 
FREE code: SK-FREE20 

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

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.

At this point, it has been decided the upcoming NKE will take place in mid-late June 2020.  Further details and exact dates will be posted in the coming week. Please note, the cancellation and deferral dates will also be pushed to later dates (TBD).

As we know more, we will continue to update exam registrants.

Register Now

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

There are changes coming to the Validation of Experience Assessment, as such there will not be a June 30, 2020 intake.  Details to follow in May.

The next submission deadline will be September 30, 2020.

For more information on the current VOE Assessment requirement, click here.

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

U of R - A Leadership Accredited Partner of CPHR Saskatchewan
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.

 
Learn more about our Professional Leadership Program
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Resources

Harvard Business Review

Recently, some Harvard Business Review editorial staff met virtually. A screen full of employees in their own homes is a scene becoming more common around the world. In their meeting, HBR staff discussed content they are commissioning in this time of a pandemic and how they can help people. But they also talked about their feelings, with one of the writer's colleagues saying that they were grieving. Others agreed.

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In light of the recent COVID-19 outbreak in Canada, CPHR Saskatchewan is providing the following resources as information only.  These resources are not endorsements and are provided for your information and use as you see fit.

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

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