CPHR Saskatchewan: Weekly Newsletter
Association News
CPHR Saskatchewan is excited to celebrate the holidays with our members! During the week of Dec. 11-15, 2023, three lucky participants will win a prize on each day! PLUS one lucky participant will win the Grand Prize Draw — Free 2023 Conference Registration. Deadline to enter is Dec. 8, 2023.
On behalf of the CPHR Saskatchewan Board and staff, we'd like to thank everyone who was able to join us at the 2023 Member Receptions in Saskatoon and Regina this past week. We enjoyed reconnecting with you in person!
CPHR Saskatchewan is seeking Expressions of Interest for the Professional Conduct Committee. Committee. Members must be Members in Good Standing with CPHR Saskatchewan and the CPHR designation is preferred. Should you be interested in volunteering for this committee, please submit your expression of interest outlining your work experience and reason of interest to Nicole Norton Scott, CEO/Registrar nnortonscott@cphrsk.ca by Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Selection and orientation will occur in January 2024.
CPHR Saskatchewan is proud to partner with Kellie Garrett for the upcoming Dare to Lead Program, Jan. 16-18, 2024. Kellie Garret was selected as one of 15 Certified Master Facilitators worldwide, chosen by Brené Brown to bring her work into the world. To learn more about this program, click here.
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

FREE WEBINAR: AI in the Workplace - What to Know and How to Prepare
Presented by CPHR BC & Yukon
Dec. 11, 2023
For discounted registration, use promo code SK-MEM23
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CPD Q&A
Presented by CPHR Saskatchewan
*For CPHRs
Dec. 12, 2023
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Land Acknowledgements and Your Reconciliation Efforts
Presented by Indigenous Works
Dec. 19, 2023
For discounted registration, use promo code CPHRSK15
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Lunch & Learn: Managing Disabilities and the Duty to Accommodate: A Guide for HR Professionals
Presented by CPHR SK & MLT Aikins
Jan. 9, 2023 - Moose Jaw
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Dare to Lead
Presented by Kellie Garrett
Jan. 16 - 18, 2023
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Data Analytics for HR - 101
Presented by Lighthouse Labs
Jan. 17 - 26, 2024
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Are Your HR Professionals Just Checking the Box?
Presented by Indigenous Works
Jan. 25, 2024
For discounted registration, use promo code CPHRSK15
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Indigenizing Work-Life Balance Metrics and Wellbeing
Presented by Indigenous Works
Feb. 29, 2024
For discounted registration, use promo code CPHRSK15
Register Now

More Professional Development Options

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CPHR Designation

The next NKE will take place Nov. 14, 2024. More details will be made available at a later date. 

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 programs 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.

Ethics Course - If you need to take the ethics course for 2023, it must be completed by Dec. 31, 2023 as the hours must be entered for 2023. Information on the ethics course can be found here along with how to enter the information into the Online Reporting System under FAQ #3.

It is strongly recommended that you register soon in case you have issues with registering as the office will be closed from noon on Dec. 22 and will reopen Jan. 2, 2024. Please contact info@cphrsk.ca if you have trouble registering.

Three-Year Rolling Period: Jan. 1, 2021 - Dec. 31, 2023
On Dec. 4, Amanpreet Kaur, Member Relations Coordinator, emailed CPHRs in their three-year rolling period, Jan. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2023, with their individual CPD information. The email was sent from akaur@cphrsk.ca. If you are a CPHR that has met all the requirements, you wouldn't have received this email.

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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 April 30, 2024. 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.

Edwards School of Business
Sutton Financial Group (SFG)
Job Board
Saskatoon Public Schools Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Brandt Group of Companies Regina, Saskatchewan
Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corporation Kelowna, British Columbia
Saskatoon Co-operative Association Limited Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Driving Change Automotive Group - Regina, SK