CPHR Saskatchewan: Weekly Newsletter
Association News

Good luck to all exam writers on June 18 and 19, 2020!

Monday, May 25 was officially CPHR Saskatchewan's 15-year anniversary and we want to make this anniversary the year of our members, and we need your help to do it.

It is certain that 2020 will be forever etched into the history of our association and the HR profession as the year everything changed. 

We’re asking you to help celebrate by sharing your stories. Visit our contest page and record or upload your video, and then share it on your social media channels with the hashtags #ThisisMyHR and #cphrSK15years.

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CPHR Saskatchewan is excited to announce that we have partnered with Perkopolis. 

This member benefit is free to join and gives you access to exclusive savings on entertainment, travel, shopping and lifestyle brands, attractions and more. 

Renewed members can register today with their CPHR Saskatchewan member ID. If you have not renewed your CPHR Saskatchewan membership for 2020-2021 you will not have access until your renewal has been completed.

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On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff, we would like to thank you for your CPHR Saskatchewan membership and continued commitment to the HR profession. During this time we hope you are taking care of yourself as you work tirelessly to provide leadership in the work that you do.

Your CPHR Saskatchewan membership expired on April 30 and membership renewal is open! 

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Professional Development

Save the date! The CPHR Saskatchewan HR Forum will be held virtually September 29-30, 2020. Event details will be sent directly to you via email. Registration will open next week!

Due to the ongoing uncertainty of COVID-19 restrictions, the 14th Annual CPHR Saskatchewan Conference scheduled for September 29-30, 2020 has been rescheduled. The NEW date for the Conference is March 23-24, 2021. Secure these dates in your calendar and join the Saskatchewan HR community in Saskatoon for an agenda full of fantastic keynote and breakout session speakers. Details regarding the Conference will be sent to you via email in the fall. Watch for keynote speaker announcements on the website and in the HR Weekly!

Speaker proposals are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. If you are interested in sharing your knowledge and expertise at a CPHR Saskatchewan 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. Submitted proposals remain "open" for a period of two years. 

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

* Registration discounts are a CPHR Saskatchewan member benefit. Discount codes are for the sole use of CPHR Saskatchewan members and are not to be shared. 

FREE Webinar - The Business Case for Diversity and Inclusion in a Crisis (Partner Event)
June 22, 2020 
Register Here


FREE Webinar - Implications of COVID-19 on Canadian Immigration and Businesses
July 9, 2020 
DISCOUNT code: SK-FREE20 

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

Saskatchewan Polytechnic has received CPHR Saskatchewan Human Resources accreditation. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Business diploma in Human Resources is currently the only Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) accredited program in Saskatchewan. Sask Polytech Business diploma graduates from April 2016 and onward are eligible to waive the National Knowledge Exam (NKE) with an overall cumulative average of 70 per cent or higher to become a CPHR candidate.

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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 of the new requirements will be communicated and available on the website by June 30.

The next submission deadline will be September 30, 2020.

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

Queen's IRC is currently conducting a survey on the State of Human Resources in Canada. You are invited to share your insights on the HR profession before June 30, 2020. The survey asks demographic questions to understand the varied roles and responsibilities of Canada's HR practitioners as well as your perspectives on the HR profession. For your participation, you will have a chance to win a $50 coffee card (ie. Tim Hortons or Starbucks). At least 60 participants are required to gather reliable data for Saskatchewan. Click here for executive summaries of previous surveys.

Click here to complete the survey.

Contact the Queen's IRC research team at IRCresearch@QueensU.ca if you have questions. 

Claire Seeber

"I see you trying to stay strong and keep it together whilst you balance the needs of those around you.  

I see you. Questioning how you are going to continue to navigate your business through this change. Keep people engaged. Motivated. Connected. Maintain the culture. Preserve the camaraderie. All whilst trying to work out what the 'new world' will look like yourself."

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In light of the 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

CPHR Alberta has launched Part II of a webinar series until late June to assist HR professionals with navigating the ever-changing pandemic environment. These webinars are FREE for CPHR Saskatchewan members and are eligible for CPD hours. Click here to view upcoming webinars. 

Please be mindful the legal presentations may focus on Alberta legislation, not Saskatchewan legislation. Visit the COVID-19 Resource Centre (above) for Saskatchewan information and resources. 

View NEW listings in the Independent Consultant Directory here

View NEW listings in the Industry Partner Directory here

Express Employment Professionals
Sutton Financial Group (SFG)
Job Board
South Central Community Futures Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Viterra - Regina, Saskatchewan
Affinity Credit Union - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Pioneer Co-op - Swift Current, Saskatchewan
City of Regina - Regina, Saskatchewan
City of Saskatoon - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
White Buffalo Treatment Centre Inc. - Muskoday First Nation, Saskatchewan