It is hard to believe that we are half way through 2020, school is out, summer is upon us and so much has changed in our lives and organizations in only four months. I would like to take a moment to highlight a few goings on at CPHR Saskatchewan:

• CPHR Saskatchewan celebrated its 15-year anniversary officially on May 25, and throughout this year we are going to celebrate our members through video stories! You are doing great work, having enormous impact in your organizations, and we want to share and celebrate that as a profession and association. 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.
• 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. Read More
• Registration for the Virtual HR Forum on September 29 and 30 is now open. Read More
• New requirements to the Validation of Experience were recently communicated. Read More
• A reminder that membership renewal for 2020-2021 opened on May 1 and if you have not renewed, your membership has expired. Given the current situation with the pandemic, the association has granted extensions to renew. Having said that, if you are a CPHR Professional or Candidate member, you are required to be a member in good standing. Renew Now

With that, thank you for providing excellent leadership and continuing to be the People Leading Business when it is needed most! 

I wish you all continued good health and well-being and hope you enjoy a wonderful Saskatchewan summer.

Best regards,

Nicole Norton Scott, BBA, CPHR
Executive Director/Registrar

HR volunteer opportunities exist with the Regina Public Library via Zoom. The library is looking for HR professionals to assist teens and adults with resume, cover letter, interview and other career-related questions online through Zoom. Weekly one-on-one resume and job coaching sessions are taking place every Tuesday (3:30-5:10 p.m., including two appointments, each 45 minutes). Volunteer opportunities also exist with group sessions (webinars) that can accommodate presenter’s schedules. Existing CPHR volunteers have done a fantastic job in guiding job seekers who are looking for their first job, a better job or are changing careers. The contribution from volunteers has had tremendous positive impact on our community.

Contact Tim at txie@reginalibrary.ca or call (306) 777-6013 for more information. 

CPHR Saskatchewan encourages its members to consider this volunteer opportunity and support the community with HR knowledge and expertise.

Are you invested in developing your HR practice as a trusted leader in your organization? The 2020 CPHR Saskatchewan HR Forum will provide the opportunity for you to virtually connect with each other and focus on building social capital while enhancing skills through the professional development offered. 

Click here for event details and registration information.  

The CPHR Saskatchewan Conference will be held in Saskatoon on 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. 

 Webinar - Change Management Virtual Symposium
July 16, 2020 
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CPHR SK Virtual HR Forum
September 29 & 30, 2020 
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National Knowledge Exam (NKE) - Fall 2020
October 30, 2020 
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FREE Employment Standards Webinars - Register Here

FREE WorkSafe Saskatchewan Online Learning - Register 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.

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 next offering of the National Knowledge Exam (NKE) is October 30, 2020. Registration is now open! The registration deadline is August 31, 2020.

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CPHR Saskatchewan is excited to announce new national requirements to the Validation of Experience (VOE) Assessment effective June 30, 2020.

CPHR candidates will be required to have human resources experience at the Foundational and Applied levels, and demonstrate proficiency and competency at the Applied HR level in 12 of the 44 competencies within the nine Knowledge Areas and three of the five Enabling Competencies. 

For complete details on the experience requirement please visit our website and review the Validation of Experience Handbook. A webinar will also be made available to you in July which will cover highlights of the requirements and how to complete the VOE application.

The next VOE intake will be September 30, 2020.

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

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.