CPHR Saskatchewan: Weekly Newsletter
Association News
Registration is now open for the 2023 Fall NKE on Nov. 2, 2023. To learn more, or to register, click here.
CPHR Saskatchewan is excited to host its 17th Annual Conference, presented by Federated Cooperatives Ltd. The conference will take place in person Oct. 4 - 5, 2023 at the Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre. Click here to learn more.
LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS PROGRAM
Edwards School of Business - Executive Education®
June 12 - June 14, 2024 in Saskatoon
 
Join our Leadership Essentials Program to become a confident, empowered leader equipped with essential skills for success. You'll learn to refine your leadership style by evaluating and enhancing your approaches, skills, and communication techniques. Cultivate a culture of performance and psychological safety within your team while developing time management and recruitment strategies tailored to your goals and objectives.
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Professional Development

CPHR Saskatchewan Learning Calendar

We're proud to offer members quality professional development and resources. To view all upcoming professional development opportunities offered by CPHR Saskatchewan and its partners, visit the Learning Calendar. Review our Partner Directory to find additional courses and programs pre-approved for CPD hours.

Upcoming Events

Virtual General Info Session
Presented by CPHR Saskatchewan
June 28, 2023
Register Now

Data Analytics for HR - 101
Presented by Lighthouse Labs
July 19-28, 2023 Register Now
Oct. 18-27, 2023 Register Now

Top 10 HR Insights from IW Employer Partners
Presented by Indigenous Works
July 27, 2023
For discounted registration, use promo code CPHRSK15
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Free Webinar: In Search of Humantiy
Presented by CPHR BC & Yukon
Sept. 19, 2023
For discounted registration, use promo code SK-MEM23
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17th Annual CPHR Saskatchewan Conference
Oct. 4 - 5, 2023
Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre
Register Now

Free Webinar: Episodic Disabilities at Work
Presented by CPHR BC & Yukon
Oct. 5, 2023
For discounted registration, use promo code SK-MEM23
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More Professional Development Options

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CPHR Designation

The 2023 Fall NKE is Nov. 2, 2023. Registration is now open. Click here.

As of Jan. 1, 2022, Associate Members wishing to pursue the CPHR designation and write the NKE must be NKE Ready. Being NKE Ready means Associate Members have met the coursework requirement and received approval from CPHR Saskatchewan prior to registering for the NKE.

For those requesting transcripts, if the name on your transcripts or reports is different than your current name, please update the "maiden name" in your member profile.

NKE Prep Courses
NKE prep courses are available to writers with the theoretical knowledge and test-taking strategies needed to effectively write the NKE. These are not mandatory.

NKE Waiver
Graduates of CPHR accredited post-secondary program may be eligible to apply for an NKE Waiver. Click here to see a list of CPHR Saskatchewan and CPHR Member Associations Accredited Post-secondary Institutions. CPHR Saskatchewan's minimum educational requirement must be met.

There is a minimum requirement of 10 CPD hours annually and during any three-year rolling period, a minimum of 60 CPD hours, including a three-hour ethics course.

Annual 2023 CPD (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2023) must be entered by Jan. 15, 2024 to avoid a $50 late fee.

Popular Links

After reviewing all the information, if you have questions, please contact Holly Guran, Professional Standards Manager, at hguran@cphrsk.ca.

The Validation of Experience (VOE) requirements and application have been updated to align with the revised competency framework. We strongly encourage all CPHR Candidates to review the information below before completing the application:
 
Revised Competency Framework
VOE webpage (application available here)
VOE Handbook
Virtual Information Session Recording - Feb. 28, 2023
 
The next VOE intake is Aug. 30, 2023. It is recommended to have the application submitted a few weeks prior to the deadline in case the application requires additional information.

January 22nd - 26th, 2024 - Harassment Investigation Level 1&2 Virtual, EDT. By Hill Advisory
Hill Advisory Services®
Investigations are increasingly complex, join us to learn our safe, reliable investigation techniques & earn CPD hours.  Already attended Level 1? Join us for Level 2 Jan 25th & 26th!
Click here to register or learn more:
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Resources

Leaders Lounge is a regular video series where Anthony Ariganello, President and CEO of CPHR BC & Yukon and CPHR Canada, interviews prominent senior HR professionals, who share their experiences over this past year. Visit the Videos & Podcasts page to watch videos and listen to podcasts related to HR.

MLT Aikins
Amendments to the Competition Act that make it a criminal offence for non-affiliated employers to enter into wage-fixing or no-poaching agreements will take effect on June 23, 2023. On May 30, 2023, the Competition Bureau published its finalized guidelines reviewing the Bureau’s planned approach for enforcing the new criminal offence.
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