The fall 2020 HR Trends Survey closes, Sunday, Dec. 13. For your convenience the survey can be found here. Thank you in advance for your participation!

On Dec. 16, CPHR SK and the Saskatoon Co-op bring you "Wine Down for the Holidays," a virtual, noon-hour event that shows you how to build the perfect charcuterie board, and how to pair different wines for the holidays. This free event is for CPHR Saskatchewan members only, and does not qualify for CPD hours. 
For more information click here

With holiday season upon us, some of our traditions and celebrations need to change. The same is true for birthdays, anniversaries, special events and social gatherings. How are you finding different ways to celebrate? How is your office addressing these changes? What are you doing differently? We want to hear from you! This year, CPHR Saskatchewan celebrates its 15th anniversary. We’re asking members to celebrate by sharing their stories with a video!

For rules, tips and how to submit your video, click here.

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

For those CPHR Professional designation holders, Dec. 31 is approaching and so is the Continuing Professional Development deadline for 2020. The following events are available, along with the PD on Demand online learning platform which includes free webinars. Click here for more information.

Building Competence and Positive Impact through Emotional Intelligence Workshop
In Partnership with Jeannette Aschenbrenner
Jan. 26, 2021 (8 week course)
Register Here

Annual HR Professionals Webinar
In Partnership with MLT Aikins 
Feb. 24, 2021
Register Here

FREE Employment Standards Webinars - Register Here

FREE WorkSafe Saskatchewan Online Learning - Register Here

CPHR Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the NEW virtual Member Roundtable that is based on peer learning where participants are both teachers and learners. Roundtable discussions focus on developing relationships and creating new HR knowledge by sharing information, stories, experiences and best practices. Member Roundtables are for CPHR Saskatchewan members with a common interest to meet in an informal, supportive, confidential environment. Visit the website under "Learn & Connect" to read more. Click here to submit a proposal and apply to facilitate a Member Roundtable. 

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.

The end of 2020 is just around the corner — a reminder for all CPHRs:

• Annual 2020 CPD  (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2020) must be entered by Jan. 15, 2021 to avoid a $50 late fee.
• There is a minimum requirement of 10 CPD hours annually and a minimum of 60 CPD hours and two categories during a three-year rolling period. Keep in mind that 10 CPD hours per year is not going to get the required 60 CPD hours in the three-year rolling calendar. 
• There is no final "submit" button to hit once you are done entering all your hours for the year. 
• Complete the declaration once you are done entering hours for the year. This can be found in the menu to the left of your name, or on the Dashboard under "Enter Hours".
• For some of you, this is your second year of the three-year rolling calendar and entering CPD hours online.
• For those that received the designation in 2019, this will be your first time entering, and for those that received the designation in 2020, you do not need to submit CPD until 2021.  
• In the event you are audited, keep track of the documentation to verify the hours entered into the Online Reporting System. 
• On the Dashboard, only your last four entries will show. To view all entries, click on "View Full History." If you are running reports for certain time periods, remember to adjust the start and end dates accordingly. 

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

Information regarding leave of absence can be found here. Specific dates outlining the leave must be included in the letter from the employer.

If you are not submitting your CPD hours, please send an email notifying Holly Guran, Professional Standards Manager, at hguran@cphrsk.ca as this will impact your CPHR professional designation.

Monthly email reminders will be sent to CPHRs regarding 2020 CPD hours. If you are not receiving them, please check your profile on our website to ensure we have the correct email address. If you have entered your hours and completed the declaration for 2020, please disregard future communications.

After reviewing all the information, if you have questions, please contact Holly Guran, Professional Standards Manager at hguran@cphrsk.ca. Please see holiday schedule below. After Dec. 18, please contact Nicole Norton Scott.

Upcoming Holidays: Out of Office
Holly Guran: Dec. 18, 2020 - Jan. 4, 2021
Nicole Norton Scott: Dec. 23, 2020- Jan. 4, 2021
The office will be closed Dec. 25, 2020 - Jan. 4, 2021

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 the website and review the Validation of Experience Handbook. A webinar is also available that highlights the requirements and how to complete the VOE application. To view, click here.

The next VOE intake deadline is Dec. 31, 2020. The complete application package must be submitted by that date. If the application is incomplete, it will be returned. It is recommended to submit by Dec. 14 so your application can be reviewed in advance. This gives you time to provide any missing information prior to the deadline.  

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.